Alan Berman: Software Developer
Welcome to my website!
Introduction
I'm a software engineer with a M.Sc. in Computer Science, and am enjoying exploring new technologies and strengthening my skills in the working world.
Skills
Programming languages: Python, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Java, Ruby, C++
Frameworks: React,Laravel, Angular, Vue, Django, Flask, React Native, Pandas
Runtime Environments: Node.js
Query & Markeup Languages: SQL, HTML, Postgres
Industry Knowledge: Computer Science, Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Spoken languages: English, French, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Spanish
Other: Public Speaking, Teaching
Hobbies
Piano, Guitar, Language Learning, Gaming
Contact Me
London, UK
[email protected]
alanberman.tech
My Location
Visit my Github page
Take a look at the projects I've worked on
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.): Computer Science
Cape Town, South Africa 2017 - 2020
- - The University of Cape Town
- - Thesis: Generative Adversarial Networks for Fine Art Generation
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.): Computer Science and Spanish
Cape Town, South Africa 2014 - 2016
- - The University of Cape Town
- - Distinction in Spanish and the degree with distinction
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.): Computer Science
Merced, California 2014
- - The University of California, Merced
- - Semester abroad
- - GPA: 3.8/4
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Philosophy and Business French
Cape Town, South Africa 2011 - 2013
- - The University of Cape Town
- - Distinction in Business French
Work Experience
Software Engineer
London, United Kingdom Oct 2021 - Present
- - Thirdfort
- - Full-stack development in Go, Node.js and React
Software Engineer
Oxford, United Kingdom Mar 2020 - Sep 2021
- - Athium Limited
- - Full-stack development on large-scale projects in the professional sports and government sectors, primarily in Laravel, Angular and MySQL
Lecturer
Cape Town, South Africa Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
- - The University of Cape Town
- - Lectured the first of two Advanced Software Design modules of a senior Computer Science course
- - Assisted in the setting of theory tests and course material. Graded final theory examinations
Lecturer
Cape Town, South Africa Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
- - The University of Cape Town
- - Lectured the first half of the introductory Computer Science course
- - Fostered problem-solving skills through Python
- - Assisted in the setting of theory tests and course material
- - Graded final theory examinations
Teaching Assistant
Cape Town, South Africa Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
- - The University of Cape Town
- - Assisted the convener of the introductory Computer Science course of 618 students, including the management of 45 tutors
- - Co-ordinated and ran tutor meetings, and assisted with administrative duties
Cape Town, South Africa Feb 2017 - Jun 2017