Russell Wind
About Russell Wind
Russell Wind is a software engineer with a background in education and a focus on practical engineering solutions. He has worked at MVF since 2021 and previously held positions at Housekeep and The Fitzwimarc School.
Work at MVF
Russell Wind has been employed at MVF since 2021, where he serves as a Software Engineer. MVF is recognized as the 1st in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. In his role, he contributes to the development of software solutions, leveraging his technical skills and experience in programming.
Previous Experience at Housekeep
Prior to his current position, Russell Wind worked at Housekeep in two capacities. He started as a Junior Full Stack Developer from 2019 to 2020 for one year, before transitioning to a Software Engineer role from 2020 to 2021 for three months. His time at Housekeep allowed him to develop his skills in software development within a practical environment.
Education and Expertise
Russell Wind graduated from the University of Kent with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his education at Canterbury Christ Church University, earning a Post Graduate Certificate in Education: Mathematics from 2009 to 2010. In 2019, he completed a Software Development Bootcamp at Makers Academy, a coding bootcamp known for its intensive curriculum.
Background in Education
Before transitioning to software engineering, Russell Wind spent nine years at The Fitzwimarc School as the Key Stage 4 Coordinator for Mathematics from 2010 to 2019. His background in education provided him with valuable skills in communication and problem-solving, which he applies in his current engineering role.
Technical Skills and Frameworks
Russell Wind possesses strong technical skills in Object-Oriented Programming, particularly in Python and JavaScript. He has professional experience working with Django and Angular frameworks, which are essential for modern web development. His pragmatic and product-minded approach focuses on delivering practical engineering solutions.