Gemma McLean

Coventry, United Kingdom gemixin@gmail.com

I am currently studying for an MSc in Advanced Computer Science at the University of Leicester where I am on course to graduate with a Distinction. I have several years work experience in mobile app and game development, IT support, web development and IT management. I am looking for an exciting new career opportunity in Technology after renewing my passions and knowledge in areas such as AI and Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Software Engineering and Cyber Security.

Experience

Mobile App Developer

Freelance

Developed mobile apps and games on a freelance basis

October 2020 - November 2023

Technology Manager

General Conference of the New Church

Provided remote support to IT users throughout the UK
Managed the organisation’s websites, email accounts, databases, security, data protection and IT policies
Provided audio visual support at the AGM conference

March 2016 - August 2023

Founder and Developer

Gemixin Ltd

Delivered web, virtual world and mobile app and game development projects for various clients
Clients included the Universities of Glasgow, East London, Warwick and Edinburgh as well as Coventry City Council
Won multiple awards for the apps I developed including a European Diversity Award in 2013

January 2009 - October 2020

Project Officer

Coventry University

Managed a project called PREVIEW (problem-based learning in virtual interactive educational worlds)
Organised conferences and meetings and developed virtual world content, digital videos and web applications
Lectured students in the use of virtual worlds

April 2008 - Dcembember 2008

Student Ambassador

Coventry University

Represented the University at open days and other events

September 2006 - April 2008

Education

MSc Advanced Computer Science

University of Leicester

Modules of Study:

Semester 1: Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering, Software Measurement and Quality Assurance, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, Personal and Group Skills (Distinction mark gained in all modules)
Semester 2: Analysis and Design of Algorithms, Big Data and Predictive Analytics, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Algorithms for Bioinformatics (Ongoing)

Current

BA Multimedia Computing

Coventry University

First Class with Honours
Final Year Project: Developing a Virtual 3D Visitor Guide for Coventry Cathedral

2005 - 2008

A-Levels

City College Coventry

History (A), Law (A), Psychology (B)

2002 - 2004

GCSEs

Woodway Park Secondary School

Mathematics (A*), Religious Education (A*), Information Technology (A), Geography (A), English (B), English Literature (B), French (B), Graphics (B), Science (C)

1996 - 2001