Aidan Thompson

Address: 1 Barnham Place, Brendon Drive, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich,

IP5 1NX
Mobile Number: 07513 389939
Tel Number: 01473 617515
E-Mail Address: aidant0001@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-thompson-83b67b217/

PROFILE
First year Computing Student with a keen interest in the field of Data Analytics. Looking to kickstart a
career in an IT / Data Science related role to gain extensive experience with Analytics tools such as
SAS and Tableau. Currently open to work in a variety of areas whilst developing new skills in many
aspects of Computing and Programming. Long-term aspiration is to become a Data Scientist.

Education
University of Suffolk
September 2022 – Present

Degree
BSc (Hons) Computing

Kesgrave High School

September 2015 – June 2022

A-Levels
September 2020 - Present
Achieved Grades
One A (Mathematics); three B’s (Physics, Economics, and Accounting)

GCSEs
September 2017 - June 2020
Achieved Grades
Four 9s (English Language, History, Physics, Chemistry), Five 8s (Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Geography,
Electronics), Two 7s (English Literature, Sociology)

Experience
Work placement
June - July 2019
Company name: AXA Insurance

- Utilised IT software that analysed customer complaints by forming key phrases that the system
could detect through voice recognition. Required attention to detail for filtering responses in the
correct form and context. Systems involved Complaints management and shift scheduling.
- Shadowed a claims handler and explored how competence in numerical skills, decision making,
and analytical thinking had to be demonstrated through giving customers advice on the claims
process and checking against the claims to ensure valid pay-outs were made at an agreed limit.
 - Interviewed members of the company in order to establish the key skills and responsibilities
they had manifested whilst working for AXA. Developed interpersonal skills and grew confidence
in building working relationships within a professional environment.
- Participated in team building exercises, including the organisation of a corporate event where I
followed company objectives and health and safety protocols.

Skills & Abilities

- Microsoft Office – Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Undertook an intermediate level
Excel course that delivered tutorials on Excel Functions and Tables; applied to customer data.
Includes use of Descriptive Statistics through the ‘Analysis ToolPak’, as well as Histograms and
Correlation.
- Presenting – Presented a slideshow to staff during a work experience placement at AXA
Insurance. Required discussion of tasks completed under supervision, reflecting on the
interaction with members present regarding job specific roles and the importance of taking on a
collaborative learning approach.
- Problem solving – abilities in mathematics and logical reasoning; involving use of online
courses.
- Academic research – Class assignment involving a detailed and Methodical investigation into an
application of study. Illustrated the ability to Cite & Reference relevant papers or reports on the
internet. Work was presented through use of PowerPoint.
- Organisation – Ability to prioritise and work efficiently in order to structure tasks and complete
assignments within a given deadline.

Interests & Achievements

Project work

- Personal Project – Sales Analysis (Excel Dataset, mySQL, PowerBI dashboard)

- Linear regression; Stock prices (Python Libraries – Pandas, NumPy)
- News/TV Website: API search tool (HTML, CSS, JavaScript – Visual Studio Code)
- Appen Independent Contractor – Search engine evaluation, User Testing, Data collection
Courses:

- Introduction to Cisco Packet Tracer; Technology Virtual Experience programs (Springpod,

Forage); Data Analysis with Python (freecodecamp) ; Programming Foundations: Object-
Oriented Design (Linkedin); Statistical Learning (edX Provider MOOCs); University FutureMe
award
Hobbies:

- Regular reader of the Economist and currently reading “Data Analytics Made Accessible” by
Oliver Theobold