Renny F.
About Renny F.
Renny F. is a Software Engineer at Made Tech in London, with experience in various government and commercial projects, and a background in Chemical Engineering.
Current Role at Made Tech
Renny F. is currently employed as a Software Engineer at Made Tech in London, United Kingdom. Within this role, Renny works on building solutions using a variety of programming languages and platforms such as Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, and C#. Projects typically span 3 to 6 months, during which time Renny employs agile practices and techniques including continuous delivery, test-driven development, and pair programming. Renny is also responsible for setting up customer infrastructure on AWS using tools like Terraform and frequently opts for Platform as a Service offerings including Heroku and Cloud Foundry.
Previous Experience at Government Departments
Renny F. has a notable background working as a Software Engineer across various government departments through Made Tech. From 2020 to 2022, Renny worked at the London Borough of Hackney. Prior to this, Renny contributed to the Department for Education (2019-2020) on the Teaching Vacancies Service Project. Renny also spent time at the Government Digital Service (2018-2019) contributing to the GovWifi project. In these roles, Renny utilized agile methodologies and played a key role in delivering government digital services.
Educational Background
Renny F. has a strong educational background in Chemical Engineering, earning a Master's degree (MEng) from The University of Birmingham from 2013 to 2017. Before this, Renny attended Palmer's College in Essex, where studies included A Levels in Chemistry, Biology, and Double Mathematics, as well as an AS Level in Critical Thinking. Additionally, Renny graduated from the Made Tech Academy in 2018, further refining skills in software engineering.
Involvement in Coding Black Females
Renny F. is actively involved in the Coding Black Females community. Renny participated in the Coding Black Females London career fair to provide first-hand advice as a Software Engineer. Additionally, Renny engaged in the Coding Black Females Career Fair in both Bristol and London and participated in a webinar during Coding Black Females CBF careers week, sharing insights and learnings from a Blackathon event. Renny has also given advice on building a career as a Black woman in tech.
Projects and Responsibilities
Throughout Renny F.'s career, various projects and responsibilities have been undertaken. Notable projects include the GovWifi project with Government Digital Services (GDS) and the Teaching Vacancies Service Project with the Department for Education (DfE). Renny has built software solutions for diverse sectors ranging from e-commerce and government departments to retail buying departments and supply chain companies. Responsibilities often include setting up infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and applying agile software development practices such as test-driven development and pair programming.