Software / Data Engineer · Wiltshire, UK

ScottBedford

Software Engineer with a solid foundation in Python, web development and databases, plus over 7 years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience. Comfortable with debugging, automation and building applications — and used to explaining technical issues clearly to non-technical people.

scottbedford132@icloud.com scottcantcode.co.uk GitHub CV Online HyperionDev Portfolio
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Software / Data Engineer· IT Consultant· Problem Solver· HyperionDev · University of Manchester· Python · OOP · Django · APIs· Docker· Git & GitHub· PRINCE2 Trained· Sutton Benger, UK· Software / Data Engineer· IT Consultant· Problem Solver· HyperionDev · University of Manchester· Python · OOP · Django · APIs· Git & GitHub· PRINCE2 Trained·
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About Me

I'm a Software/Data Engineer with a solid foundation in Python, web development and databases, plus over 7 years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience supporting 80+ client sites. I've completed a software engineering bootcamp with the University of Manchester and HyperionDev, covering Python, data analysis, OOP and full-stack web development fundamentals.

I'm comfortable with debugging, automation and building small applications, and used to explaining technical issues clearly to non-technical people — a skill that comes from years of client-facing IT work.

My background spans everything from managing IT estates for 50+ schools and 30 businesses to leading international sales teams and building businesses from the ground up. I bring a combination of technical depth and commercial awareness to every project I work on.

80+
Client Sites Supported
500+
Devices Migrated
12%
Sales Growth (EMEA)
7+ yrs
IT Infrastructure Experience
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Skills

Programming & Development
Python OOP Functions & Modules File Handling Error Handling Unit Testing HTML CSS Django APIs SQLite MariaDB / MySQL CRUD Operations Matplotlib Docker Git GitHub CLI Development
IT & Infrastructure
Microsoft 365 Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy Networking / VLANs Routing Wi-Fi Configuration Cyber Essentials Auditor Endpoint Management Imaging & Deployment Email Migration
Professional
Project Management PRINCE2 Trained Stakeholder Communication Client Relationship Management Team Leadership Problem Decomposition Automation Debugging
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Experience

Present
Software Engineering Student
HyperionDev / University of Manchester
  • Built Python applications with file handling, user authentication and data validation
  • Used MySQL, MariaDB and Matplotlib for basic data analysis and visualisation
  • Built simple web apps combining HTML/CSS front ends with Python backend logic
  • Wrote automation scripts for data processing, including error handling and input validation
  • Worked on OOP projects using classes, inheritance and encapsulation
  • Completed capstone projects covering case, sequence and class-based roadmaps
  • Picked up clean code principles, Git version control, and debugging/testing along the way
2018 — 2025
IT Consultant
Oakford Technology Ltd
  • Provided IT support and consultancy across 80+ client sites, including 50+ schools and 30 businesses
  • Project-managed a cloud migration and hardware refresh covering 500+ devices
  • Worked across full IT estates: Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, networking, servers and endpoint security
  • Solved complex technical issues through methodical troubleshooting — good practice for software debugging
  • Explained technical issues and plans clearly to non-technical clients
Previous
National Business Development Manager
APD Ltd
  • Managed operations across 3 branches, developing and executing national business growth strategies
  • Built and maintained client relationships that delivered measurable commercial growth
Previous
Sales Manager
CAE Oxford Aviation Academy
  • Led international B2B sales teams across Europe, managing pilot cadet recruitment pipelines from outreach to selection
  • Delivered presentations, interviews and selection events for major airline clients including British Airways, EasyJet and the MOD
Previous
Fleet Business Development Manager
Inchcape Toyota
  • Secured major fleet contracts, including a 300+ vehicle deal with Oxfordshire's largest taxi operator
  • Managed the full sales lifecycle, including negotiation of financial agreements
Previous
Export Commercial Manager
Essentra PLC
  • Led B2B/B2C sales teams across EMEA for a FTSE 250 manufacturer
  • Increased regional sales by 12% and opened new markets across the Middle East
Previous
Director / Owner
RM Roper & Co / Retro Cycle Factors
  • Progressed from a sales role to ownership of the business, growing annual turnover to £1M
  • Built and launched a retail website that generated revenue from launch day
  • Managed international sourcing and export operations, including direct supplier work in China and Hong Kong
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Education

Software Engineering Bootcamp
HyperionDev / University of Manchester
Structured, project-based programme covering Python, data analysis, OOP and full-stack web development fundamentals. Hands-on learning with real capstone projects. Currently in progress.
Secondary Education
Langdon, London
Foundation in core academic subjects, leading to a career spanning sales, client management, IT consultancy, business development and software engineering.
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Get In Touch

Email
scottbedford132@icloud.com
Online
↗ scottcantcode.co.uk ↗ github.com/ScottB132 ↗ scottb132.github.io/MyCV ↗ HyperionDev Portfolio