Adam Friswell
About Adam Friswell
Adam Friswell is a Software Engineer with experience in various roles, including significant contributions to authentication token migration and testing infrastructure improvements. He has worked at Codat since 2022 and previously held positions at Barnett Waddingham and Asda.
Work at Codat
Adam Friswell has been employed at Codat as a Software Engineer since 2022. His role involves contributing to the development and enhancement of software solutions within the company. Codat focuses on providing a data network for businesses, and Adam's expertise supports the company's mission to streamline financial data integration.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Adam worked at Barnett Waddingham in various capacities. He served as a Graduate Software Developer from 2019 to 2021 and later as a Software Developer from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he successfully split a complex microservice into two subdomains, showcasing his ability to adapt to changing requirements.
Contributions to Software Development
Adam played a significant role in improving the testing infrastructure within his teams. He developed integration tests and a comprehensive set of functional unit tests, which enhanced the team's ability to ship software faster and more frequently. Additionally, he contributed to the migration of a large set of authentication tokens for an important client, which resulted in substantial business growth.
Education and Expertise
Adam Friswell studied Mathematics at the University of East Anglia, where he earned a BSc from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed his A Levels at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls from 2014 to 2016 and obtained his GCSEs at Oakwood Park Grammar School from 2009 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering.
Early Career at Asda
Before entering the field of software engineering, Adam worked at Asda as a Home Shopper and Checkout Assistant from 2016 to 2018 in Kings Hill. This role provided him with valuable customer service experience and insight into retail operations.