Education
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BSc (Hons) Computing & IT — The Open University
Part-time | October 2025 – Present | Expected graduation: 2031
Currently studying part-time towards a BSc (Hons) in Computing & IT with The Open University alongside my professional career. The degree forms part of my continued professional and academic development, complementing my practical experience in IT and my growing focus on cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Stewards Academy — Harlow
1990 – 1996
Completed my secondary education at Stewards Academy in Harlow, gaining GCSEs in:
English Language · English Literature · Mathematics · French · History · Business Studies · Computing
Continuous Professional Development
Professional Development & Self-Led Learning
I actively invest in my professional development through structured study, independent technical learning, hands-on cloud experimentation, and practical project work.
- AWS Hands-On Learning — Independent practical learning using my personal AWS environment to test, build, and experiment with AWS services, turning theoretical knowledge into practical experience.
- Structured Certification Study — Independent certification preparation using specialist training courses, including Stéphane Maarek's AWS training, alongside official documentation and hands-on practice.
- Cloud & AI Learning — Continued self-directed learning across cloud computing and artificial intelligence, combining technical documentation, structured study, and practical experimentation.
- Applied Project Learning — Applying new skills through practical portfolio projects, including the Cloud Resume Challenge and the development of RonBot, with projects documented through GitHub and this portfolio website.