Haydn Bannister

Haydn Bannister

Software Engineering Student

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About Me

I'm a problem solver. I'm in my third year at Victoria, and and will be interning at Datacom as a Ruby on Rails developer this summer. I have experience in, and am interested in, full stack web development, desktop application development, and mobile application development,.

I love taking things apart and seeing how they work and what I can improve, whether it's software, an engine, or a project. I spend most of my time either building things and tinkering with cars, or drinking coffee and listening to music (or all four at the same time).

Recent Projects


QuickRoster

QuickRoster - A time saving rostering application

QuickRoster was an application made in 36 hours at the Wellington Google Developers Group Hackathon. The Google-sponsored Hackathon had a brief of making a simple but functional Android application, of a suitable quality that it could theoretically be deployed on the Google Play Store. Scoring involved innovation, quality, and functionality.

QuickRoster was awarded third place.

I entered this competition with zero experience in app or Android development, and came out with a toolkit of skills in app development. The Hackathon was a very valuable experience.

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Work Experience

Software Developer - Datacom (November 2017 - Present)

I work in Datacom's MARS (Mobile Apps and Rails) Innovations team, developing:

  • Ruby on Rails web applications
  • Virtual reality tools

IT Systems Coordinator - Project Plus Limited (February 2017 - November 2017)

As IT Systems Coordinator at Project Plus I was involved with:

  • Modifications and updates of Project Plus's Website
  • Maintaining, coordinating, updating, troubleshooting, IT Systems
  • Training others in the use of IT Systems
  • Development, design, and formatting, of project management course material

Administrative Assistant - Project Plus Limited (June 2016 - February 2017)

While an Admin Assistant at Project Plus I was responsible for:

  • Formatting CV's for our project management contractors
  • Organising and ordering an office-wide furniture re-fit
  • Designing dynamic budget calculator and cost analysis tools in excel
  • In-house IT and systems support
  • Re-designing and updating content for workshops and courses

Delivery Driver - Bedpost Wellington (May 2015 - August 2016)

  • Customer service
  • Ensuring deliveries are performed correctly and on time
  • Organizing delivery schedules
  • CBD and highway driving

Cook - The Little Waffle Shop (January 2016 - June 2016)

My shifts at the waffle shop were completely unsupervised, involving:

  • Cash handling
  • Daily reports and administration
  • Customer service

Bartender, Cook - Golden Bear Brewing Company (October 2014 - February 2015)

I worked as a bartender and cook at the Golden Bear during the busy summer periods.

Sales Assistant - Mapua Four Square Supermarket (October 2012 - October 2014)

While in High School I worked part time here as a sales assistant, and worked full time over the summers and breaks.