Tarik Merrylees
About Tarik Merrylees
Tarik Merrylees is a Software Developer at Made Tech in Bristol, England, with a diverse background in aviation and web development.
Company
Tarik Merrylees is currently working at Made Tech as a Software Developer in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. Made Tech is known for its expertise in digital transformation and software development services.
Title
As a Software Developer at Made Tech, Tarik Merrylees contributes his skills to create efficient and reliable software solutions. His experiences span across various development methodologies, enhancing his adaptability in a fast-paced development environment.
Education and Expertise
Tarik Merrylees studied at Develop Me, where he completed a Full-Stack Bootcamp in computer programming over 11 months in 2020. He developed skills in Test-Driven Development (TDD), paired and mob programming, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Applied Sports Science (BSc) from The University of Edinburgh, achieved between 2011 and 2015. He also has considerable aviation training, including CPL MEIR from Diamond Flight Academy Scandinavia, MCC/JOC from Simtech, and ATPL Theory from Bristol Groundschool.
Professional Background
Tarik Merrylees has a diverse professional background, beginning his career in aviation as a Flight Instructor at Leading Edge Flight Training in Glasgow and later as a Pilot at PDG Aviation Services and First Officer at Wizz Air. He also contributed as an Aviation Blog Writer for TABA Systems and a Meteorology Training Material Writer for The Pilots Club Limited. Transitioning into tech, he worked as a Junior Web Developer for Evosite, Inspiretec Ltd, and other short-term positions before moving to his current role at Made Tech.
Skills and Interests
Throughout his career, Tarik Merrylees has developed strong skills in communication, teamwork, and decision-making, shaped by his experiences in aviation and web development. He enjoys presenting and sharing ideas, a passion discovered during his tenure as a flight instructor. His ability to mentor and positively impact others is evident, as former students continue to seek his advice.