Goal
To become a fullstack software developer.
Education
- Bachelor of Optometry (Honours), University of Auckland (2011-2015)
Employment History
Freelance β Padula Institute (April 2022-)
Freelance Software Developer using Python to create a proof of concept for vision testing equipment.
Visique Feilding β Part-time Optometrist (January 2022-)
Performing eye examination and diabetic screening service.
Foate Optometry β Full-time Optometrist (October 2020-October 2021)
Performing eye examinations and making optical recommendations at a small independent clinic. I also educate patients on their eye health and communicate with other health professionals such as general practitioners and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) to provide good patient outcomes.
Canterbury District Health Board β Part-time Low Vision Optometrist (July 2020-2021)
I work in the Low Vision Clinic in association with the Lighthouse Vision Trust. This type of work is a rehabilitation service, where I work closely with an occupational therapist to provide eye examinations, explanations, and recommendations for individuals with low vision.
Matthews Eyewear Eyecare β Full-time Optometrist (2019-2020)
Performing eye examinations, focusing on speciality contact lenses, glaucoma and ocular pathology. I am also the sole Optometrist for the Christchurch Menβs Prison, Rolleston Mensβ Prison and Christchurch Womenβs Prison
Specsavers Hornby β Full-time Optometrist (2016-2018)
Performing eye examinations and providing recommendations for visual needs as well as aiding team members, polishing skills in effective teamwork and leadership
University of Auckland β Lab Demonstrator (2015)
Helping students with their learning and practical knowledge, while developing my own confidence in the field and ability to explain complicated concepts