diff --git a/CommonLaTeX b/CommonLaTeX index dc8ef7d..0cf5dac 160000 --- a/CommonLaTeX +++ b/CommonLaTeX @@ -1 +1 @@ -Subproject commit dc8ef7d7ea9d6acffc499cf9974574ca7b829e95 +Subproject commit 0cf5dac096ee9074d723ea2efff08c36377b7374 diff --git a/deckhand-coverletter.tex b/deckhand-coverletter.tex index 902e129..a363030 100644 --- a/deckhand-coverletter.tex +++ b/deckhand-coverletter.tex @@ -24,20 +24,12 @@ Dear Captain, -I am applying for the position of \blank, advertised on Grapevine. I hold a valid STCW 2010, ENG1, and am available immediately. Seeking a full-time deckhand position, I have enclosed my CV for your consideration. +I am applying for the position of \blank on the \blank. I am available immediately, holding a valid STCW 2010, ENG1, PB2, ICC (sail), Dinghy Instructor, and full UK driving licence. Seeking a full-time deckhand position, I have enclosed my CV for your consideration. -I have practical seamanship skills through a lifelong history of sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin on The Solent and South UK, including solo passages and inter-club races in various tidal and weather conditions. Logging 630 nautical miles last year, I have proficiency with power and sail handling, chartwork, ropework, mooring, anchoring, and onboard safety. I have an RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory, with the goal of taking the Yachtmaster exam this year. +I have years of practical seamanship experience from sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin on The Solent, part of the world's busiest shipping lane, logging 630nm last year including solo passages and inter-club racing. Additionally, I have three years experience driving hardshell outboard boats up to 8m in all weather conditions, while teaching dinghy sailing at my local sailing club. -% During the winter months, we lift her out for maintenance where I perform antifouling (and recently copper coating), varnishing, painting, electrical repairs, and engine maintenance. I believe these skills make me an invaluable asset to your crew. - -For the past three years, I have worked weekends as an RYA Dinghy Instructor in Chichester Harbour, leading safe and fun sailing lessons for all abilities, looking after nine students, laying out sailing courses, and giving personalised instruction. I am experienced with outboard RIB driving where I give my lessons, including boat handling and coming alongside moving sailing dinghies to provide assistance. - -I am committed to building a long-term career in yachting and progress towards OOW certificates. I am a non-smoker, have no tattoos, have no food allergies or dietary requirements, and I am currently based in Antibes, France. +I am committed to building a long-term career in yachting where I can progress towards a commercial OOW certificate. I am male, a non-smoker, have no tattoos, have no food allergies or dietary requirements, and I am currently based in Antibes, France. Thank you for your consideration. -Yours sincerely, - -Robert Fry. - \end{document} diff --git a/deckhand-mugshot-2.jpg b/deckhand-mugshot-2.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..41fa092 Binary files /dev/null and b/deckhand-mugshot-2.jpg differ diff --git a/deckhand.tex b/deckhand.tex index 6b9434d..4dc60c3 100644 --- a/deckhand.tex +++ b/deckhand.tex @@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ \input{CommonLaTeX/symbols.tex} \input{CommonLaTeX/graphic.tex} +% Define the document version +\newcommand{\version}{Deckhand} +% \newcommand{\version}{DeckChef} + \layoutMaximalPdf[0.4in][0.4in] \hypersetup{hidelinks} \raggedcolumns @@ -26,7 +30,10 @@ {\fontsize{48}{48}\selectfont\scshape\bfseries Robert Fry} \vspace{0.5\baselineskip}\hrule\vspace{0.1\baselineskip} - {\fontsize{24}{24}\selectfont\scshape Deckhand} + {\fontsize{24}{24}\selectfont\scshape + \ifdefstring{\version}{Deckhand}{Deckhand}{} + \ifdefstring{\version}{DeckChef}{Deckhand / Crew Chef}{} + } \vspace{0.4\baselineskip}\hrule\vspace{0.5\baselineskip} \begin{multicols}{2} @@ -55,66 +62,100 @@ \includegraphics[ width=\linewidth, - trim={1cm 9cm 1cm 4.5cm}, + trim={6cm 24cm 5.5cm 2cm}, clip, - ]{deckhand-mugshot.jpg} + ]{deckhand-mugshot-2.jpg} \end{paracol} { - \setlength{\parskip}{0.5\baselineskip} - % What can I do? - % - As an - RYA Sailing Instructor + + \ifdefstring{\version}{Deckhand}{ + An + RYA Dinghy Instructor with - three years teaching experience, - regularly handling hardshell outboard RIBs in all weather conditions, - I can - lead safe and fun dinghy sailing activities. + three years' teaching experience, + regularly handling outboard RIBs in all weather conditions. % - With + Qualified + Day Skipper with the Yachtmaster Theory + supporting years of experience sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin on The Solent, - one of the worlds busiest shipping areas, - supported by - the Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory, - I am - a competent deckhand - proficient with + one of Europe's busiest waterways. + % + Proficient with line handling, anchoring, mooring, passage, and pilotage. % - I also have - experience with general maintenance, + Experience with + off-season maintenance including - antifouling, - copper coating, + antifouling + % copper coating, and fibreglass repairs. + }{} + + \ifdefstring{\version}{DeckChef}{ + My love of cooking began in The Solent, + fishing for Mackerel from the stern of the family sailing boat. + % + While at University, + I developed my cooking skills around fresh market produce, + often walking to the local fish market to select the latest catch. + % + I have since proved my passion and capability + cooking for 12 friends and family over Christmases, + and guests at The Grapevine crewhouse. + + I'm an + RYA Dinghy Instructor + with + three years' experience teaching children and teenagers, + regularly handling outboard RIBs in all weather conditions. + % + Additionally, my + Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory + supports + years of experience sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin on The Solent, + % one of Europe's busiest waterways, + both single-handed and club races. + % + % Proficient with + % line handling, + % anchoring, + % mooring, + % passage, + % and pilotage. + }{} + % I developed + % a love of cooking + % with fresh local ingredients + % while at University. + % % + % I have since proved my passion and capability + % cooking for 12 friends and family over Christmases, + % and people at The Grapevine crewhouse. % How am I interesting? - % - I have - a background in Software Engineering, + + I have a background in + Software Engineering, developing navigation and combat management software for the Royal Navy, supported by a Master of Mathematics (MMath). % - I have - been twice elected a director of the Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club Ltd. - % - During my weekends, - I competitively race my RS 700 skiff - in Chichester Harbour. - % + On weekends, I enjoy + racing my RS 700 in Chichester Harbour, + and trying out new cooking recipes at home. % What do I want? - % + I became determined to pursue a long-term maritime career when @@ -125,28 +166,32 @@ I am seeking a deckhand role that will - give hands-on industry experience, + give hands-on experience, where I can - achieve the Yachtmaster qualification - on track to a commercial certification. + follow my passions + and achieve the Yachtmaster qualification. + } \ResumeSection{Skills} - \begin{multicols}{4} + \begin{multicols}{3} \begin{itemize} \item Dinghy Instructor \item Tender Driving + % \item Cleaning \& Polishing \item Line Handling \item Anchoring \& Mooring \item Passage \& Pilotage % \item Woodworking - \item Varnishing + % \item Varnishing \item Antifouling \item Copper Coating - \item Fibreglass Repairs - \item Cleaning \& Polishing + % \item Fibreglass Repairs \item Tech Support + \item Family-Style Cooking + % \item Food Preparation + % \item Yacht Provisioning \end{itemize} \end{multicols} @@ -159,7 +204,7 @@ \item STCW 2010 Security Awareness \item RYA Day Skipper (ICC) \expires{2029} \item RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory - \item RYA VHF SRC + \item RYA VHF Short Range Certificate \item Highfield Level 2 Food Safety \end{itemize} \columnbreak diff --git a/software-interviews.tex b/software-interviews.tex index 215bd99..de9e5ff 100644 --- a/software-interviews.tex +++ b/software-interviews.tex @@ -9,83 +9,99 @@ \input{CommonLaTeX/graphic.tex} \input{CommonLaTeX/theorem.tex} +\layoutMaximalPdf[0.5in][0.5in] + \begin{document} - \ResumeSection{Elevator Pitch} - - I caught the Software Engineering bug during my GCSEs (2012) when I taught myself Java 7, and later used it to model the propagation of computer viruses through a network in collage (2015). - - Concurrently with my Distinction Master of Mathematics masters, I taught myself C++ 11 and Python 3, which I used as part of my BSc dissertation exploring NTRU - a post-quantum encryption scheme. - - Between my BSc and Integrated Masters years, I found a year-long internship with Raymarine writing embedded C++17 for their Yachtsense Digital Control System. - \ResumeSection{Interview Questions} - \section{Technical} + \subsection{The Position} - I understand that quality code is only a fraction of what makes a quality software product. + Learn the requirements of the position and how you can meet them. \begin{enumerate} - - \item How much of each sprint is allocated to maintenance vs feature work? - - \item Tell me about your design philosophies. - \\ - \begin{itemize*} - \item Design patterns. - \end{itemize*} - - \item Tell me about your development infrastructure and processes. - \\ - \begin{itemize*} - \item C++ version. - \item CI/CD pipelines. - \item Testing frameworks. - \item Package management system. - \item DevSecOps teams. - \end{itemize*} - - \item Tell me about your product infrastructure. - \\ - \begin{itemize*} - \item Containerisation. - \item Databases. - \item Event queues (AMQP). - \item Performance metrics in prod. - \end{itemize*} - + \item Why is the position open? + \item \textbf{\color{red}(ASK EARLY IN INTERVIEW)} What is your vision for the role? + \item What does success look like for the role, and how will it me measured? + \item What do I need to do to exceed expectations in my first performance review? \end{enumerate} - \section{Behavioural} + \subsection{The Technical Details} + + Learn about the technical details of the role. \begin{enumerate} - - \item If I where to raise a major issue with the product (scalability for example) that is not part of the requirements but would render the product unfit for purpose, what would happen? - - \item How does the company culture encourage proactive (as opposed to reactive) problem-finding and solutions? - - \item What does success look like in the role within the next 2 and 5 years? - - \item If you where to hire me today, now, what task would you have me working on? - - \item Have I said (or not said) anything during this interview that would give you doubt in my ability to produce results in the role? - + \item How much of my time will be allocated to maintenance vs feature development? + \item How would you describe the product design philosophies? + \item What metrics are you currently using to measure product performance? + \item What safety standards or coding guidelines do your projects follow? + \\\begin{itemize*} + \item MISRA + \item AUTOSAR + \item CERT + \item ISO/IEC standards + \end{itemize*} + \item Tell me about your development infrastructure? + \\\begin{itemize*} + \item Linux + \item Docker + \item C++ version + \item Static analysis tooling + \item CI/CD pipelines + \item Testing methodologies + \item Dependency management + \item DevOps teams + \end{itemize*} \end{enumerate} - \section{Human Resources} + \subsection{The Department: \textit{(ask the department lead)}} + + Learn about department and how your place within. \begin{enumerate} - - \item What pension schemes are available? (Employer matched SIPP contributions? Salary sacrifice? Is there a maximum contribution?) - - \item How does the company actively encourage continuous development and learning? - - \item How has the company changed since you joined? - - \item When was the last time the company core values influenced a decision about the project? - - \item Lookup their company information on companies house and ask about the product/service viability evidenced by their revenue statements. - + \item What's one thing the department does particularly well? + \item What's one challenge the department is currently facing, and the plan to overcome it? + \item How do you see the department changing over the next 2 to 5 years? \end{enumerate} + \subsection{The Manager: \textit{(ask your immediate manager)}} + + Assess your immediate boss to learn if they're good to work under. + + \begin{enumerate} + \item How long have you worked here, and what has made you stay for so long? + \item How would you describe your leadership style, and how would others describe it? + \item What about my CV stood out for you? + \item \textbf{\color{red}(ASK LAST)} If you where to hire me today, what would I be working on? + \end{enumerate} + + \subsection{The Company: \textit{(ask the hiring manager)}} + + Learn if the company is a good fit for your needs. + + \begin{enumerate} + \item How does the company encourage being proactive with software risks? + \item If there was one thing about the company that you could change, what would it be? + \item Can you tell me of a time when the companies' values influenced a decision? + \item Does the company provide any pension schemes? + \\\begin{itemize*} + \item Employer matched SIPP, + \item Salary sacrifice, + \item Is there a maximum contribution? + \end{itemize*} + \item Does the company provide any stock options? + \end{enumerate} + + \pagebreak + + \ResumeSection{Elevator Pitch} + + \begin{itemize} + \item I am a logically minded software engineer with a distinction Master of Mathematics. + \item I am interested in low level or high performance engineering because of the challenges presented by hardware constraints. + \item I've developed Digital Switching software for Raymarine, and C++/Rust software for BAE Systems. + \item I left BAE Systems because the size of the company meant I wasn't making the timely impact I was striving for. + \item I've spent the last 6 months on a gap year working on my communication skills and life experience as a superyacht crew chef. + \end{itemize} + \end{document} diff --git a/software.tex b/software.tex index dccba27..b14e511 100644 --- a/software.tex +++ b/software.tex @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ -\documentclass[article,10pt,a4paper,oneside]{memoir} +\documentclass[article,11pt,a4paper,oneside]{memoir} \input{CommonLaTeX/common.tex} \input{CommonLaTeX/class_memoir.tex} @@ -12,33 +12,35 @@ \author{Robert Edward Fry} \authormobile{+44 7982 300669} -\authoremail{inbox@robertfry.xyz} +\authoremail{robertefry1@gmail.com} \authorgithub{robertefry} \begin{document} \maketitle - 4 years professionally experienced software engineer with a Master of Mathematics (\emph{MMath, Distinction}) from the University of Portsmouth. - \begin{itemize*} - \item Able to design, implement, and test solutions to meet requirements and specifications. - \item Able to explain technical details to customers, clients, and stakeholders of all backgrounds. - \item Able to interpret and solve difficult mathematical problems. - \end{itemize*} + High-performance Software Engineer. + 4 years professional experience in C++ and Rust. + Distinction MMath Master of Mathematics. + % Proven in building mission-critical memory-safe data processors for high-throughput maritime systems. + Experience with UML software design, and Linux system administration. \ResumeHistory{Technical Competencies}[end={}] - \begin{itemize*} + \begin{itemize*}[itemjoin=\hfill] \item Rust - \item C++ (ISO/IEC 14882) - \item C (ISO/IEC 9899) + \item C++ % (ISO/IEC 14882) + \item C % (ISO/IEC 9899) \item CMake - \item UML (ISO/IEC 19501) + \item UML % (ISO/IEC 19501) \item Python - \item GNU/Linux + \item Linux \item Bash \item Git \item Docker + \item Design Patterns + \item Concurrency + \item Bare-Metal % \item SQL \end{itemize*} @@ -49,26 +51,28 @@ company={BAE Systems}, location={Portsmouth, UK}, start={January 2023}, + end={February 2026}, ] - \ResumeRole{Royal Navy Combat Systems Modernisation} + \ResumeRole{Royal Navy Combat Systems Modernisation (RECODE)} \begin{itemize} - \item Developed real-time data processors in Rust within an Agile Scrum team, contributing towards the Royal Navy's £285m RECODE combat management systems modernisation contract and NATOs push towards memory-safety. - \item Spearheaded a rolling tech-debt tracker, enabling proactive identification, communication, and remediation of issues. - \item Proposed and implemented efficient algorithms and data structures to meet requirements, including geospatial indexing and deterministic scheduling for scalable distributed Kubernetes-based systems. - \item Reviewed team code through pull requests, improving codebase quality and test coverage. - \item Advocated for and introduced modern Rust features to the team, enhancing code readability and performance. + \item Developed distributed event-driven data processors in Rust within an Agile Scrum team. + \item Designed a high-performance geospatial indexing strategy by proposing and prototyping an R-Tree based solution. + \item Identified and reduced PostgreSQL database overhead and processor contention by optimising data access patterns. + \item Leveraged Enterprise Architect and UML to design solutions and generate ABI headers. + \item Gained experience working with RabbitMQ and Kubernetes for highly-scalable concurrent systems. + \item Championed continuous improvement by establishing a technical-debt tracker, introducing modern language features, and peer reviewing code improving performance and readability. + \item Communicated technical details effectively to non-technical stakeholders. \end{itemize} \ResumeRole{Training Simulation Secondment} \begin{itemize} - \item Implemented and tested new requirements in legacy C++03 training and simulation systems, successfully extending the solution lifespan via additional specifications. - \item Applied Model-Based Software Engineering (UML and SysML under the NATO Architecture Framework v4) to document solution architecture and cross-company communication. - \item Created a test procedure document generator using Python and Pandas, reducing delivery timelines from weeks to days. - \item Facilitated the smooth integration of supplier assets by fully testing software and planning and documenting transition processes. - \item Mentored a graduate engineer with no C++ background, guiding them through advanced concepts and ensuring contract deliverables where met. + \item Developed legacy navigation simulation software in C++ for the Royal Navy, successfully extending product lifetime. + \item Mentored a graduate engineer with no C++ background, ensuring product deliverables where met to schedule. + \item Learned Model-Based Software Engineering (UML and SysML under NAFv4) by integrating third-party software. + \item Reduced test procedure delivery timelines by creating a document generator using Python and Pandas. \end{itemize} \ResumeHistory{Software Engineer (C, C++)} @@ -80,9 +84,9 @@ ] \begin{itemize} - \item Built the embedded Yachtsense Digital Control System UI using C++17, delivering a modular and extensible interface for rapid feature deployment. - \item Developed a NMEA 0183/2000 processor to enable seamless communication between legacy and modern maritime equipment. - \item Took initiative to develop a high-performance string builder utility, reducing runtime overhead compared to STL standards. This earned team commendation and achieved widespread internal adoption. + \item Developed the embedded Yachtsense Digital Control system in embedded C++17. + \item Designed a low-level string builder utility, earning widespread team adoption. + \item Enabled interoperability between legacy and modern equipment by improving a NMEA processor. \end{itemize} \ResumeSection{Education} @@ -101,31 +105,35 @@ link=https://cloud.robertfry.xyz/s/Thesis2022 ] - \begin{itemize} - \item Clustering algorithms group data points by a measure of similarity. Using category theory, three commonly desired but mutually exclusive properties of clustering algorithms where generalised to find measures of similarity where these properties coexist. - \end{itemize} - \ResumeThesis{Bachelors Project} {A Research Project for the NTRU Cryptosystem} [ link=https://cloud.robertfry.xyz/s/Thesis2021 ] - \begin{itemize} - \item The NTRU cryptosystem, part of the NIST post-quantum standardisation effort, is designed to replace RSA with resistance to quantum attack vectors. Following research into the underlying mathematics, a C++17 library was designed and implemented. - \end{itemize} - \ResumeSection{Notable Projects} - \ResumeHistory{Director of the Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club Ltd} + % \ResumeHistory{Director of the Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club Ltd} + % [ + % start={January 2023}, + % end={March 2026}, + % ] + + % \begin{itemize} + % \item Served on the general committee, overseeing the club's day-to-day operations, and contributing to strategic decisions. + % \item Responsible for taking minutes for the sailing sub-committee, ensuring accurate documentation and effective follow-up actions. + % \item Taught sailing to youth members as a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor. + % \end{itemize} + + \ResumeHistory{Superyacht Crew Chef, Toulon} [ - start={January 2023}, + start={April 2026}, + end={June 2026}, ] \begin{itemize} - \item Serves on the general committee, oversees the club's day-to-day operations, and contributes to strategic decisions. - \item Responsible for taking minutes for the sailing sub-committee, ensuring accurate documentation and effective follow-up actions. - \item Teaches sailing to youth members as a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor, and regularly races in Chichester Harbour. + \item Responsible for cooking fresh varied meals for 12 superyacht crew and up to 8 contractors, while undergoing a refit. + \item Configured onboard IT equipment and helped with electrical repairs. \end{itemize} \ResumeHistory{Engine Monitor} @@ -133,8 +141,9 @@ ] \begin{itemize} - \item Developing a real-time equipment monitoring system, using the i.MX RT1062 microprocessor, to generate NMEA data for leisure maritime engines lacking first-party instrumentation. - \item Leading C++17 firmware and cross-platform desktop companion development, collaborating closely on hardware integration. + \item Enabling NMEA instrumentation for legacy maritime equipment through a real-time embedded data processor. + \item Leading C23 firmware development, and collaborating closely on hardware design and integration. + \item Developing an embedded HTTP administration interface and firmware update system, enabling USB Ethernet connectivity, device configuration, and in-field firmware upgrades through a browser-based management portal. \end{itemize} % \ResumeHistory{Fluisim}