Andrew Stride

Professional Summary

Analytically driven, highly resilient, creative thinker, proactively seeking to kickstart my career within data engineering. Strong foundation in Python, SQL, and cloud programming, eager to contribute digital solutions to address real-world problems.

Technical Skills

Programming: Python - Pandas, Fast API, SQL, Bash scripting, Git
Data: PostGreSQL, Excel, Data Security, Modelling, Validation, Transformation, Governance, Warehousing, Visualisation
Methodology: Agile & Waterfall, Test-Driven Development
Testing: Test Automation, PyTest, Safety, error-handling and monitoring
Cloud Computing: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Step Function, Secrets Manager, CLI), Terraform, CI/CD, Github Actions

Professional Development

Trainee Data Engineer at Northcoders

Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

Developed Python applications focusing on efficient code writing and reusability
Collaborated in an Agile team environment - pair programming, scrum, sprint
Implemented test-driven development practices using PyTest to ensure code reliability
Built secure, automated data pipelines to address business challenges

Cloud Engineered CV Project

Jan - Feb 2025

Created static website using cloud infrastructure and methodologies

C# Unity-3D Video Game Project

Dec 2024

Developed mini-adventure game featuring interactive puzzles and automated challenges

Employment

Peripatetic Music Tutor, in-school and private tuition

Aug 2015 - July 2024

Coached piano and drum kit pupils through musical grade exams and performances, achieving distinctions and merits and ensuring no student failed
Managed stakeholders - pupils, parents, and teachers - to achieve the best outcomes
Equipped students to use music software, composition and performance to complete Music Tech BTEC Award

Freelance Musician and Producer

Mar 2014 - Present

Business Planning, Financial Forecasting and Accounting as self-employed musician
Ensuring prompt and professional operations in managing diverse stakeholders
Planning and completing recording projects from conception to release
Marketing and promoting events and personal brand through social media and search engines

Engagement Assistant Team Leader, Bluecoat Arts Centre

Jan 2016 - Mar 2019

Performed administrative tasks for visitors and organisations: utilised CRM software Patronbase, managed communications, collected KPI data
Lead teams and coordinated with managers to improve operations standards
Upheld opening and closing processes, following health and safety guidance
Undertook role as Research Assistant: collected and entered visitor data

Education

MA Interactive Music and Advanced Studio Production (Distinction)

University of Salford, 2013 - 2015

DAW software - Logic, Ableton Live, Dolby 5.1

BA Music and Drama (First Class Honours)

University of Manchester, 2010 - 2013

Game audio design - Unity3d, Blender
DAW software - Pro Tools, Max/MSP
Interdisciplinary collaborative project

A-Levels

Maths (B), Music (A), Drama (B)

GCSEs

Maths (A*), Science (A*) (Double Award), Statistics (A), Electronics (A), English (A)
12 GCSEs within A* - B grades