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Declan McCafferty

@declanmccafferty

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Full-stack developer at Code Institute who improved a live hackathon platform and built a CRUD admin panel.

United Kingdom

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At Code Institute, I fixed bugs and added features across the front end and back end of a live hackathon platform, writing automated tests alongside the changes. I also built a front-end admin panel with CRUD functionality.

I built and deployed Momentum, an authenticated task management application backed by PostgreSQL, and configured its Heroku production environment. My personal project ChronoTrack adds account management and dynamic countdowns.

On Let's Get Quizzical, I integrated a third-party REST API with asynchronous requests, validation and error handling. I work with Python, Django and JavaScript, and use Git branches, pull requests and code review to collaborate.

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Self-Employed Software Developer

Code Institute

Mar 2026 - Apr 2026 (1 month)

Fixed bugs and added features across the front end and back end of a live hackathon platform, writing automated tests alongside changes. Designed and built a front-end admin panel with full CRUD functionality and ensured participants set their experience level before joining a hosted hackathon.

Python Django JavaScript PostgreSQL HTML CSS Git GitHub GitHub Co Pilot Testing Automation Debugging CRUD Relational Databases REST APIs Agile Code Review

Customer Service Representative

Capita

Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)

Processed and validated 100+ HGV permit applications each week in a regulated, data-sensitive environment. Investigated complex customer queries and produced clear written correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.

Data Validation Customer Service Written Communication Attention To Detail Data Protection

Customer Service Representative

Resource Solutions

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 (4 months)

Supported 50–70 pension members per day, resolving account and process queries accurately. Handled sensitive information in line with FCA and GDPR requirements, with zero data incidents.

Customer Service Pension Administration Data Protection GDPR FCA Compliance

Contact Tracer / Community Administrator

Sitel

May 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Completed Level 2 and Level 3 casework remotely within national public-health operations, following defined processes and documentation requirements. Promoted to Community Administrator after 12 months; supported escalations, onboarding and guidance for new staff.

Contact Tracing Case Management Remote Work Documentation Escalation Handling Onboarding Training

Education

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Code Institute

Full Stack Software Development Bootcamp, Full Stack Software Development

2025 - 2026

Completed a Full Stack Software Development Bootcamp covering Python, Django, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Git, and Agile, including automated testing, MVC architecture, authentication, and deployment.