Drew Mc Millan
About Drew Mc Millan
Drew McMillan is a Senior Web Engineer currently employed at Trainline in London, England, with a background in software engineering and development spanning several roles at notable organizations including BBC News and garaji.
Work at Trainline
Drew Mc Millan currently holds the position of Senior Web Engineer at Trainline, having started in 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing web applications and enhancing user experiences. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Web Engineer at Trainline from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects aimed at improving the functionality and performance of the Trainline platform.
Experience at BBC News
Drew Mc Millan has extensive experience with BBC News, where he worked in various roles from 2016 to 2019. He began as a Trainee Web Developer for one year at Broadcasting House, followed by positions as a Junior Software Engineer, both part-time and full-time, and later as a Software Engineer. His time at BBC News allowed him to develop skills in software engineering and web development.
Education and Expertise
Drew Mc Millan studied Computer Science at Aberystwyth University, completing his degree from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended Stratford upon Avon School, where he completed his GCSEs, AS, and A Levels from 2007 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices.
Current Volunteer Work
Since 2022, Drew Mc Millan has been volunteering as a Software Engineer with Good Thinking Society in London. In this role, he contributes to various projects aimed at supporting mental health initiatives. Additionally, he participates in a part-time volunteer role at parallel.org.uk, where he builds applications for live events, further expanding his experience in software development.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Drew Mc Millan utilizes a range of technologies in his current projects, including AWS AppSync, AWS DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, and CloudFront. He has developed a new application stack for interactive live events, employing technologies such as GraphQL and Relay. His technical expertise supports his work in creating efficient and scalable web applications.