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Max Dickson

Max Dickson

Christchurch, New Zealand,Westmorland

Summary

I offer a strong foundation in computer science and a willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. I possess a foundational understanding of coding principles and software development processes, along with experience in a variety of languages and frameworks. Always ready to use and develop analytical thinking and coding skills in software development. References are available on request.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work History

Python Tutor

Self-employed
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and analytical skills in students through debate and discussion-based classes.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Volunteer

Creative Junk
2019 - 2020
  • Assisted customers with their needs.
  • Maintained a clean and tidy store to keep everything looking presentable.
  • Helped to organize new supplies into the correct places throughout the store.
  • Loaded and unloaded various packages being delivered and received.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
07-2025

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Creative thinking
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Git proficiency
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • REST API integration
  • SQL NoSQL skills
  • Programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C,

Timeline

Python Tutor

Self-employed
11.2021 - 02.2022

Volunteer

Creative Junk
2019 - 2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Canterbury

Select Projects

  • Web Scraper (2025/03-05): A Web Scraper designed to track the prices on various e-commerce sites (focusing on Mightyape as my primary example for now). Utilizing this tool will allow users to keep track of prices for multiple items they are interested in, so they can figure out when the best time to buy them is
  • FlappAI Bird (2025/02): A Flappy Bird clone that utilizes the NEAT neural network algorithm to learn from the mistakes of its previous attempts. A first foray into neural networks and machine learning.
  • Foodfinder (2024/08-09): A simple, proof-of-concept web app written using Next.js, MongoDB, and GraphQL, with additional testing via Jest and containerization handled with Docker. Makes use of OAuth to log users in via Github so that they can add a variety of restaurants to and from their wishlist. Jest is also used so as to evaluate the header via snapshotting, meanwhile GraphQL is used to allow the user to make the changes to their wishlist.
  • Personal Portfolio (2024/07- present): A personal portfolio site that I started making as a means of advertising myself in a more stylish fashion, along with practicing UI/UX design further. Uses Tailwind rather than traditional CSS to stylize it. A constant work in progress so it may look "iffy" from time to time.

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