👤 Jamie MacKenzie

About

8 years of experience in manufacturing and production systems, transitioning to software engineering. Developed automation solutions for production line monitoring before pursuing formal technology education. Strong focus on infrastructure and systems optimization, combining practical industrial experience with technical skills.

Experience

  • Trainee Software Engineer
    CodeYourFuture · Full-time
    Aug 2023 - Present · 5 mos
    Glasgow, United Kingdom · Hybrid

    • Developing automation tools for industrial systems using Python
    • Implementing monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana
    • Managing cloud infrastructure using AWS and Terraform
    • Contributing to manufacturing process optimization projects
    • Skills: Python, Linux, AWS, Infrastructure Automation
  • Production Line Supervisor
    McVitie’s Factory · Full-time
    Mar 2019 - Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos
    Glasgow, United Kingdom · On-site

    • Supervised production line operations and maintenance
    • Created basic scripts for production monitoring
    • Led team of 20 production workers
    • Implemented digital tracking systems
    • Skills: Production Systems, Team Leadership, Basic Automation
  • Factory Worker
    Tunnock’s · Full-time
    Jun 2015 - Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos
    Glasgow, United Kingdom · On-site

    • Operated automated production equipment
    • Used digital inventory systems
    • Maintained production records
    • Skills: Manufacturing Systems, Quality Control

Education

  • CodeYourFuture
    Software Engineering Program
    2023 - 2024

  • Glasgow Clyde College
    HNC Manufacturing Engineering
    2017 - 2019
    Evening classes while working full-time

Certifications

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • IOSH Managing Safely