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ello, i'm
Jada Chesney
i'm a second-year student studying
computer science (honours) at sheffield hallam university.
computer science (honours) at sheffield hallam university.
i have a passion for computer security, hardware, and
programming. outside of my studies, i love to build computers, write ficton novels, and play
piano!
to find out more about my work and education, feel free to check out this page or download my full CV!
to find out more about my work and education, feel free to check out this page or download my full CV!
work
experience
listed below is my paid and unpaid working experience.
these positions have been both remote and on-site. more detail can be found on my CV, as well as my volunteering experience.
these positions have been both remote and on-site. more detail can be found on my CV, as well as my volunteering experience.
July 2021 - Present
Business Intern
Dockridge Digital Inc
Since 2021, I’ve been working remotely as an Intern at Dockridge Digital Inc., a company
specialising in digital solutions. My role includes managing communications,
bookkeeping, and other tasks.
September 2023 - Present
Course Representative
Sheffield Hallam Univeristy
I relay student feedback to staff and the department, helping improve the modules,
support peers in accessing resources, and organize events, including the autumn social
for the computing department.
November 2023 - June 2024
Vice President
Computing Society, SHSU
As Vice President of the Computing Society for Sheffield Hallam, I effectively
coordinated meetings and communicated with members. I also played a key role in growing
the society by hosting and promoting social events.
September 2024 - Present
Food & Beverage Server
National Trust
My role includes front-of-house duties, operating the till and coffee machine, and
preparing small food items. I handle customer service in a busy environment, as Clumber
Park is the busiest National Trust site.
my
education
my education journey throughout university.
i currently hold a tier 4 student visa and have been living in the UK for two years. i intend to extend my visa after graduation to stay in england!
i currently hold a tier 4 student visa and have been living in the UK for two years. i intend to extend my visa after graduation to stay in england!
September 2023 - 2027
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Sheffield Hallam University
I am currently a Computer Science student at Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom.
Deciding to switch my degree a year into university was daunting at first, but I have loved
every second of it.
I remember the feeling of excitement and intimidation that arose during my first lecture. I had zero previous coding experience, unlike my peers who seemed to have a few years under their belt. This only made me more determined to learn as much as I could.
During my first year I created multiple projects for my classes, in which resulted me finishing the year with a 1st class final grade. As an international student, this was such an accomplishing feeling to know I came so far and learned so much already.
I am now in my second year, where I have begun to learn C++ and Python. Alongside learning these technical skills, I believe the most invaluable skill I have been able to improve on is communication and teamwork. I have been very fortunate to learn from my amazing peers and lecturers, who have been the highlight of my university experience.
I remember the feeling of excitement and intimidation that arose during my first lecture. I had zero previous coding experience, unlike my peers who seemed to have a few years under their belt. This only made me more determined to learn as much as I could.
During my first year I created multiple projects for my classes, in which resulted me finishing the year with a 1st class final grade. As an international student, this was such an accomplishing feeling to know I came so far and learned so much already.
I am now in my second year, where I have begun to learn C++ and Python. Alongside learning these technical skills, I believe the most invaluable skill I have been able to improve on is communication and teamwork. I have been very fortunate to learn from my amazing peers and lecturers, who have been the highlight of my university experience.
September 2022 - May 2023
BA (Hons) Business Management
The University of Sheffield
I completed my first year of Business Management before deciding to switch to Computer
Science.
During my first year I wrote a business analysis report on NVIDIA, studied math relating to accounting, and was taught how to communicate and make decisions in a working environment.
Taking a year of business studies helped bridge the gap between my coding skills and the entrepreneurial skills needed to launch a startup in the future. I gained valuable knowledge in areas such as market research and financial management.
This course, combined with what I learnt in my second semester of computer science, strengthened my understanding of how I can turn my coding projects into a viable business.
During my first year I wrote a business analysis report on NVIDIA, studied math relating to accounting, and was taught how to communicate and make decisions in a working environment.
Taking a year of business studies helped bridge the gap between my coding skills and the entrepreneurial skills needed to launch a startup in the future. I gained valuable knowledge in areas such as market research and financial management.
This course, combined with what I learnt in my second semester of computer science, strengthened my understanding of how I can turn my coding projects into a viable business.