Jack Wilson

My life has very much revolved around the world of gaming; I led a roblox group when I was 9 years old that reached 50,000 members, generating in current conversion around $40,000 through in-game item selling and a business structure based on Star Wars canon. I then 'retired' to start playing amateur halo and call of duty tournaments. At around 11 years old, I transitioned into playing League of Legends, reaching Grandmaster at age 12.

I then also promptly 'retired' and moved to Smite, where I spent the best part of 10 years competing in various esports circuits. Following leaving school and while coaching part time; I joined Santander's Software Development Apprenticeship scheme, working primarily in the Mortgages & Loans domain which gave me the opportunity to learn the corporate world, learning key critical skills both technically and personally. I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to advise, in an informal capacity, a variety of businesses primarily surrounding strategy and marketing.

In my spare time, I'm both an avid reader and a gamer, currently playing Valve's new MOBA 'deadlock' as a top player and currently reading Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen. I also spend time in Japan with my partner's family. Recently, I have been researching forms of thought (verbal, visual and others) and their implication on education and career pathways - an idea first formulated from discussion with other professional esports players.

Esports Athlete/Coach - Hirez Studios

(2014-01 - 2023-10)

• Working under extremely high pressure conditions in a tense environment
• Leadership and decision making
• Working with a close-knit team in a wide variety of roles
• A high level understanding of computers and peripherals
• Experience in diffusing conflict
• Requires extremely quick thinking and decision making in high risk to reward situations
• Adapting to new and substantial changes in work environment
• Handling of and giving concise, constructive feedback
• Overcoming language barriers
• Planning an efficient schedule for many time zones
• Transitioned from player to coach, playing on my experience and knowledge
• Coaching allowed me to better understand the business world of esports

Lifeguard - Middleton Pool & Leisure Centre

(2021-08 - 2022-02)

• Working with a team in order to maintain a safe & efficient work environment in busy conditions
• Requires a lot of attention to detail and focus to be alert at all times
• Time management required to complete tasks in a limited amount of time to maintain both the building and supervise the pool
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Experience training new members on how to use specialised equipment and job-specific tasks
• Communication in crucial scenarios when performing a rescue or dealing with an accident
• First Aid Training & Experience

Multi-role Staff - Ninja Warrior Adventure Leisure - BGL Company

(2022-02 - 2022-09)

• Experience in providing excellent customer service in a variety of ways (Reception, Cafe, Course supervision, customer service over email and phone.)
• Working under time constraints and heavy expectations in a busy kitchen as a chef
• Concentration and alertness in a busy environment
• Organisational & Logistical skills coordinating events
• Adaptability in the event of system failure

Software Engineer - Santander UK T&O

(2022-09)

Completed the Software Development Apprenticeship Scheme & took on a full-time Software Engineering role.

• Found success in Data Analytics, System Design, Software Engineering in Java and multiple frontend languages (Typescript, JSon, Html in an angular framework), as well as experience in all adjacent software (Jira, Confluence, Excel, Jenkins, Github, Gitlab, SonarQube, Redshift and more)
• Experience and knowledge of a large array of Software Development, methodologies, frameworks and principles
• Extensive Experience in Agile working environments
• Testing & Implementation of various AI toolings & LLMs in Software Engineering Workflows & SOP(s), chief amongst many Github Copilot
• Working in the Homes Domain for 3+ Years, knowledgeable in Mortgage & Loans Business Processes and the market
• Security Champion: includes reporting, tracking and patching Vulnerabilities & owning various related governance processes
• Lead various calls, organised & handled various cross-functional calls & onboarding and training of new team members

Consultant (Unofficial) - Pro-Bono Consultancy & Advisory

(2023-01)

Had the opportunity to work alongside multiple businesses in a variety of areas (Fintech, Hospitality, Importing, SMM) in an unofficial capacity advising on the following:

• Operational Capacity in Importing & Fintech
• Business Strategy & Planning across all businesses
• Brand Identity & Communications across all businesses

A Levels - Computer Science, History - Ousedale School (2019 - 2020)

GCSE - English Literature, Drama, Religious Studies, History, English Language, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Music, Biology - Unknown (2016 - 2018)