Laura C. Dobie
I’m a Software Developer who loves to learn. My problem solving skills, inquisitive nature and self motivation have helped me to transition from librarianship to software development.
As someone who’s always looking to expand my knowledge and improve, I’m perfectly suited to a profession that’s constantly evolving, with more to learn by the day.
Employment History
Associate Software Engineer: Verint
May 2021 to Present
- Designing, modifying and implementing software features to process real-time data from call centre telephony systems
- Ensuring quality through code reviews and TDD practices
- Working as part of an agile team
- Working closely with customers and support teams to resolve customer cases
- Mentoring and training our team’s summer intern
- Contributing to product improvement through RCA, and maintaining reliability
- Sharing knowledge through wiki articles and other resources
Freelance Group Fitness Instructor
May 2019 to present
Knowledge and Information Skills Specialist: Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Feb 2015 to May 2021
Research and User Training Officer: Idox Information Service, Idox Group
Jun 2009 to Sep 2015
Work Placement in the Multimedia Library: Alliance Française de Glasgow
May 2009
English Language Assistant: Lycée de l’Iroise, Brest, France
Oct 2005 to Apr 2006
Sales Assistant: Boots the Chemist & Bradford Bakers
Apr 2000 to Jan 2008
Core Competencies
- Java
- Python
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Spring
- Git
- AWS - Lambda and S3
- Amazon SDK
- Agile Methodologies
- TDD
- Mockito
- Postman
- IntelliJ IDEA
- Jenkins
- React
- Paired Programming
- Code Review
Currently Learning
Daily front end micro learning
Relevant Qualifications
Professional Software Development: Codeclan
Level 8 PDA in Software Development
An intensive professional course that provides a thorough grounding in full stack development, including APIs, server side technologies, JavaScript frameworks, TDD, OOP, and more.
Nov 2020 → Mar 2021
Self-directed study
Networking with Python - Socket Programming for Communication: FutureLearn × Raspberry Pi Foundation
- Layered Networking Models
- TCP
- UDP
Programming 101–103: FutureLearn × Raspberry Pi Foundation
- Python
- OOP
- Computer Science
- Data Structures
- JSON
- Databases
Beginner Javascript: WesBos
- JavaScript Fundamentals
- DOM Manipulation
Foundation HTML, CSS and JavaScript: SuperHi
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JQuery
- Implementing Designs
Why Hire Me?
- I’m an immediate learner, you’ll never have to tell me something twice.
- I’m an autodidact, I’ve taught myself Italian and Spanish to fluency. So far.
- I proactively solve problems by applying previous knowledge, or by using my librarian hunter-gatherer instincts to help find the most pertinent solutions.
- Ever practical, I’m focused on how technology can solve real-world user needs.
Projects
You can check out a selection of my projects, including
Past Qualifications & awards
Chartered Member
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, 2012 - 2021
Postgraduate Diploma, Information & Library Studies
University of Strathclyde
First Class MA (Hons) English Lit. & French
University of Glasgow
BodyCombat Certification & Level 2 Exercise to Music
Les Mills, Active IQ
You might hear me say...
- Cooking is programming for your plate.
- People look at you differently when you speak their language.
- Group fitness, running and climbing are the perfect complements to programming.
- Paper always wins over digital when it comes to books.