Scott Bedford — Junior Python Developer

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About Me

I'm a Junior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Python, web development and databases, supported by extensive hands-on IT infrastructure experience. I have completed a software engineering programme with the University of Manchester and HyperionDev May-26, with a focus on Python, OOP, web development and full-stack fundamentals and data.

I'm skilled in debugging, problem-solving, automation and building small applications. Throughout my career I've been known for clear communication, analytical thinking and delivering technical solutions in complex environments — skills that translate directly into writing clean, maintainable code.

My background spans everything from managing IT estates for 50+ schools to leading international sales teams and building businesses from the ground up. I bring a unique combination of technical depth and commercial awareness to every project I work on.

50+

Schools Supported

500+

Devices Migrated

12%

Sales Growth (EMEA)

May 2026

Completed Manchester University Bootcamp

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Skills

Programming & Dev

Python OOP HTML CSS Django SQL Docker Git GitHub Unit Testing File Handling Error Handling

IT Infrastructure

Microsoft 365 Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy VLANs cyber essentials auditor Networking Endpoint Security Cloud Migrations

Professional

Project Management Prince2 trained Stakeholder Relationship Buulder Team Leadership Client Relations B2B Sales

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Experience

Present

Software Engineering

Task Manager App: Python, file handling, user authentication, data validation, modular design
Web-based apps: HTML/CSS with Python back-end logic Django SQL MariaDB
Unit Testing: With Pytest and back-end logic
Containerisation: Docker with Python environment variables
Automation scripts: Data processing, error handling, input validation
OOP projects: Classes, inheritance, encapsulation, reusable components
Completed Software Engineering Bootcamp with Manchester University / in partnership with HyperionDev May 2026

May 2019 — Oct 2025

IT Consultant

Oakford Technology Ltd

Delivered IT support and consultancy for 50+ schools and 30 businesses
Designed infrastructure solutions including cloud migrations and hardware refreshes
Managed full IT estates: AD, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, networking and endpoint security
Project-managed a major cloud migration and upgrade of 500+ devices
Worked closely with stakeholders, translating technical requirements into actionable plans

National Business Development Manager

APD Ltd

Managed operations across three branches and developed national business strategies
Built strong client relationships and delivered commercial growth

Sales Manager

CAE Oxford Aviation Academy

Led international B2B sales teams across Europe
Managed pilot cadet recruitment pipelines
Clients included BA, EasyJet, MOD

Export Commercial Manager

Essentra PLC (FTSE 250)

Led B2B/B2C teams across EMEA
Increased sales by 12% and opened new markets in the Middle East

Sales Director & Owner

RM Roper & Co / Retro Cycle Factors

Grew turnover to £1M
Built a retail website generating income from day one
Managed sourcing and export operations across China and Hong Kong

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Education

Software Engineering Programme

HyperionDev / University of Manchester

Full-stack software engineering with a focus on Python, OOP, web development and databases. Hands-on project-based learning with real-world applications. Expected completion: May 2026.

Secondary Education

Langdon, London

Foundation in core academic subjects, leading to a career spanning IT consultancy, business development, and software engineering.

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