Case Study: Jayden Fox

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. My name is Jayden, and I am 20 years old. I am currently in the third year of an electrical/automation engineering Degree Apprenticeship with Tata Steel, attending UWTSD one day per week and working full-time at Tata Steel for the rest of my week. At work, I have been working on … Read More

Case Study: Simon Lewis

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I have worked for Tata Steel and its previous companies (Corus/British Steel) since 1998 after completing an EngD in Materials Engineering. I have worked in a variety of technical, product management, IT and Surface Inspection systems section manager. I work closely with Swansea University Computer Science, being a member of several … Read More

Case Study: Chris Flynn

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work My name is Chris Flynn, and I am originally from London but now based in Swansea, where I have built both my home and career. I am the Managing Director of Ortharize, a business travel platform I have helped grow from the ground up. My background is a blend of law … Read More

Case Study: Abby Williams

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. My name is Abby. I am a Cardiff University graduate and currently work with the Computer Science Outreach Team at Cardiff University. My role involves delivering workshops in schools, developing new resources, and helping people get involved in and excited about the wonderful world of Computer Science! How did you get … Read More

Case Study: Amy Johnson

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Can you describe your experience working at Technocamps? My experience as a summer intern at Technocamps has been so fun and inspiring. From the beginning, I felt welcomed and supported, and it’s been amazing to be a part of a team who are not only incredibly friendly and enjoyable to work with but are also passionate about making computing education … Read More

Case Study: Lara Duke

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I work at Swansea University as an Assessment and Awards Officer. My role specifically involves monitoring, overseeing, and providing guidance on academic integrity and academic misconduct, including procedures, processes, and training. How did you get started working with Technocamps? I saw the courses advertised on the Swansea University Yammer feed. Which … Read More

Case Study: Jessica Lewis

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I’m currently an ICT and Computer Science teacher at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe, about to begin my tenth year in education. I spent the first four years of my teaching career in a primary school before transitioning to secondary in 2020. Teaching Computer Science through the medium of Welsh is … Read More

Case Study: Alexia Bowler

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I am a senior lecturer in the School of Culture and Communication. I teach English language and film, and research film, particularly Jane Campion’s films. How did you get started working with Technocamps? I heard of Technocamps from one of my colleagues. I realised that this would be helpful not only … Read More

Case Study: Roeman Kirmse

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I started my industrial career at 17 when I was lucky enough to be taken on as a mechanical apprentice at Trostre works. I held a number of positions at Trostre, ranging from line production operative through to technical day team. This was where I found a use for my passion … Read More

Case Study: Ffion Williams

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Tell us a little about yourself and your work. I am currently a teacher at a Welsh-medium secondary school, where I teach Digital Technology and Computer Science. This marks my 9th year in education, having retrained as a teacher after gaining experience working for a large local insurance company.  How did you get started working with Technocamps? As part of … Read More