Software Engineering at Kainos

Date posted
31 May 2019
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Ana-Maria Bancescu

Software Engineering at Kainos

A little about me? My name is Ana and I am a Software Engineer! I graduated 2 years ago from the University of Birmingham, where I studied Computer Science and Business Management. At university, I attended three courses on Software Engineering, amongst others, such as: Java modules, Web Development, Networks, etc.

In my mind, Software Engineering was one of the widest Computer Science areas, being shaped by the Agile Methodology. I learned about Agile during my first year of university and I couldn't wait to finally apply what I learned!

I'll be honest with you, during my last university year, when I was looking for a job, I was avoiding the Software Engineering roles because I wasn't completely sure what the role involved, so I took the easy path - I became a Web Developer. I wasn't fulfilled with my job, I wanted to get involved more in the other phases on the project, 'have my hands on it', not just deliver a piece of work without even understanding the need for it.

Eighteen months later, I joined Kainos. The main project I have worked on was for DEFRA. The first, days on the project can be summarised as: colours, walls and post it notes. Yes, yes, I know what you're thinking?

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