Harry Ridgway

Computer Science graduate with commercial, international and operational experience, including one year in software QA and three years managing programmes and activities involving 600+ students in China. Strong background in planning, coordination, administration, organisation, stakeholder communication and managing competing priorities, with experience leading teams, coordinating schedules and supporting projects through to completion. Technically confident and highly adaptable, with experience working in Agile environments, managing structured information and learning new systems quickly.

Seeking opportunities in Project Coordination, Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain or Project Support.

English Language Teacher at Humen Foreign Language School (2023-09 – 2026-07)

Managed and delivered English and IELTS curriculums for 600+ students across primary to high-school age groups, coordinating classes, schedules, individual requirements and university applications. Led and supported the delivery of large-scale school performances, presentations and educational projects, developing strong leadership, organisation, prioritisation, stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills in an international environment.

• Planned and delivered International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-focused programmes for students preparing for international university study, adapting lesson objectives to suit different abilities and learning needs.
• Teaching 600+ students across primary to high-school age groups, coordinating multiple classes, schedules, individual progress and curriculum requirements.
• Directing teams in supporting students' university applications, guiding key staff through requirements for the preparation and the transition of students to international study.
• Led the organisation and delivery of large-scale school performances, presentations and educational projects, working with colleagues and students to organise activities and meet deadlines.

Junior Software Engineer at Instanda, Insurance Software Platform (2021-09 – 2022-08)

Worked within the QA team to plan and execute testing for client products, collaborating with developers to ensure customer and functional requirements were met across software releases. Developed automated tests for repeatable scenarios and supported post-deployment validation, identifying, documenting and tracking defects through to resolution.

• Worked within the QA team to plan and execute test scenarios for client products, identifying, documenting and tracking software defects through to resolution.
• Collaborated with developers and QA colleagues to ensure test scenarios covered customer and functional requirements across software releases.
• Developed automated tests for common and repeatable test cases, improving testing efficiency and consistency.
• Supported post-deployment validation, documenting results and identifying issues following software releases.

Front of House at Rose and Crown Gastropub, Michells & Butlers (2019-03 – 2021-05)

Managed restaurant sections serving 100+ diners per night, coordinating orders and maintaining efficient operations during busy periods while training new employees on ordering and payment systems. Developed strong organisation, communication, teamwork and leadership skills through managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Managed restaurant sections serving 100+ diners per night, maintaining accuracy, organisation and efficiency during busy periods.
• Trained new employees on electronic ordering and payment systems, demonstrating leadership and adaptability.
• Developed strong communication, organisation, teamwork and customer-facing skills in a fast-paced environment.

BSc in Computer Science (Networking) with Year in Industry – University of Kent, Canterbury (2019-07 – 2023-09)