Vivian Roberts
About Vivian Roberts
Vivian Roberts is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at On the Beach and Made Tech in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Current Position at On the Beach
Vivian Roberts currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at On the Beach, located in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. In this role, she applies her extensive engineering expertise to deliver and maintain complex software solutions. Her focus includes enhancing the user experience for customers booking holidays online through the company's platform.
Current Position at Made Tech
Vivian Roberts also works as a Senior Software Engineer at Made Tech in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. At Made Tech, she engages in a range of engineering projects, emphasizing sustainable development practices. Her work is characterized by a commitment to high-quality coding standards and effective team collaboration.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Vivian Roberts amassed significant experience across several companies. She served as a Sitecore Consultant at Vivian Roberts Ltd in London for five years, from 2015 to 2020. Prior to this, she worked as a Sitecore CMS/.Net Developer at Codehouse for three years, from 2012 to 2015. Her early career included a position as a Junior Developer at SpiraHellic Multimedia in Milton Keynes, where she worked from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Certifications
Vivian Roberts earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Multimedia Technology & Design from Brunel University London, completing her degree between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, she holds certifications in Sitecore CMS and DMS, which enhance her capabilities in content management systems and digital marketing solutions.
Programming Philosophy and Advocacy
Vivian Roberts is a strong advocate for the importance of unit tests in Sitecore development, aiming to dispel the myth that writing unit tests for Sitecore is difficult. She employs test-driven development and adheres to SOLID principles to ensure robust and maintainable code. Her philosophy involves leveraging these methodologies to improve code quality and enhance team efficiency.