I am Alex Dacre,

I study IT at the University of Technology, Sydney.

I believe in the power of the open internet to expand our universe and connect people. I am inspired to code to solve problems and to one day make positive social change.

When I'm not coding, I swing dance, either in a subconscious attempt to reclaim the glamour of the roaring 20s, or because it's fun to dress up and dance outrageously with a partner while a big band plays loud music. I board game because Settlers of Catan, barrack for the Swans, and enjoy delicious meals eaten with good beer or wine (or both) in the company of friends.

Alex swing dances in Hyde Park with friends, May 2014

Education

UTSin progress

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice

AIPM2014

Diploma of Project Management

Sydney TAFE2014

Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies

Employment highlights

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Project Coordinator, Operations2013-2015

Customer Service Team Leader2012-2013

Customer Service Representative2011-2012

  • Proposed, developed and implemented a knowledge management platform
  • Project managed call quality database, travel insurance product releases and medical condition assessment process improvement
  • Consistently improved performance of an 8-12 person team
  • Won awards for work ethic, initiative, and exceptional performance

Oxfam Shop

Assistant Manager, Broadway2008-2009

Assistant Manager, Chatswood2007-2008

  • Offered assistant manager role after volunteering for 3 months
  • Promoted to most successful store in Sydney after 8 months
  • Responsible for many shop activities including volunteers, opening and closing, banking, and stock replenishment

Volunteer employment

Oxfam USyd

President2008-2010

  • Organised the Humanitarian Internship and Careers Fair which brought over 20 NGOs to USyd annually to offer careers, internships and advice
  • Tripled active student participation and doubled student membership