David I.J. Chapman has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. David I.J. is currently working as a Full-stack Developer at Ethico. In this role, they are responsible for developing front-end website architecture, designing user interactions on web pages, and developing back-end website applications according to specifications and business rules.
Prior to Ethico, David worked at DOTTEDLINEPRO LTD as a Software & Full-stack Developer. David I.J. reported directly to the co-owner of the company and was responsible for developing and maintaining the company website. David I.J. also developed bespoke software, including C# programming software for recording match data of footballers.
Before their software development roles, David worked as a Football Coach at Global Premier Soccer, where they delivered training sessions to players of various age groups. David I.J. was the main coach for two travel teams and also coached in the club's Youth Development Program.
Additionally, David volunteered as a Youth Football Coach at Southendian Manor FC, where they delivered training sessions and league matches for a team. David I.J. started with the team at under 8s and coached them for two seasons.
David also worked briefly as a Football Coach at Padua College, Kedron, where they delivered training sessions and took match days for 13 and 14-year-olds. David I.J. communicated with the head of physical education for the college in this role.
Overall, David I.J. Chapman has demonstrated proficiency in software development as well as coaching and leadership skills in the field of football.
David I.J. Chapman pursued higher education at the University of Greenwich from 2018 to 2021, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Sport Science. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Kent in 2021 and is expected to complete their Master of Science in Computer Science in 2022. In addition to their academic pursuits, David obtained several certifications related to programming and software development. These include "8 Things You Must Know in Python," "C# Algorithms," "C# Essential Training 1: Types and Control Flow," "C# Essential Training 2: Generics, Collections, and LINQ," "Agile Software Development," "Learning C#," and "Learn C# By Building Applications." These certifications were obtained from institutions such as LinkedIn and StackSkills between 2021 and 2022.
August, 2022 - present