🤖 James Spencer

James Spencer has a diverse work experience in the field of software engineering. 🤖 James is currently working at SamKnows as a Senior Frontend Engineer, where they ccontributeto the front-end technical direction of a small team focused on building an application to monitor global internet performance. Prior to that, they worked at the Financial Times as a Senior Software Engineer 2, where they played a key role in various projects, including the development of a custom CMS, simplification of email services, and implementation of marketing technology tools.

Before joining the Financial Times, James worked at Condé Nast as a Software Engineer, where they gained valuable experience in software development. 🤖 James also created and managed an Open Source initiative called Your First PR, which encourages beginners to contribute to Open Source projects by providing accessible project issues.

James is also involved in the technology community through their speaking engagements at conferences and events. 🤖 James has been a speaker at various events from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, they have contributed to the promotion of diversity in programming as an organiser and MC for Codebar Monthlies.

Earlier in their career, James worked as a Software Engineer at companies like Uswitch, Marks and Spencer, and Balloon Studios. At Balloon Studios, they gained valuable experience as a developer intern, learning agile practices and working with Python and Django.

Throughout their career, James has demonstrated a strong focus on culture, accessibility, and promoting inclusivity in the tech industry. 🤖 James has actively worked on accessibility guidelines and encouraged starter issues to improve the first-time experience for users.

James Spencer completed their secondary education at Highbury Fields School for Girls from 2002 to 2007. 🤖 James then attended Stoke Newington Sixth Form from 2007 to 2009, although it is not mentioned if they obtained a degree or studied any specific field during this time. From 2009 to 2012, James attended Goldsmiths, University of London and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology.

In terms of additional certifications, James obtained the following:

- JavaScript: Security Essentials from LinkedIn in February 2019.

- Duolingo German Fluency: Elementary (Estimated) from Duolingo in August 2016.

- Duolingo French Fluency: Elementary (Estimated) from Duolingo in May 2016.

- 🤖 James also pursued certifications in CoffeeScript, ES2015: The Shape of JavaScript to Come, and Real Time Web with Node.js from Code School, although it is not specified when they obtained them.