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What\u2019s your job title and how long have you been at Loughborough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a Frontend Web Developer and I have been at Loughborough since January 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us what a typical day in your job looks like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My typical day involves answering emails, building websites and updating old things. It doesn’t sound much, but I love solving problems and making things that solve those problems. I don’t think I ever consciously thought “I want to be a web developer”, but I’ve always enjoyed making stuff, and the best days are when I can focus, slip into flow, and make something functional and efficient to help students and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your favourite project you\u2019ve worked on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, I work on the end-of-year show website for the students in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA). The SDCA Degree Show website<\/a> is a great chance to see what the students are working on. I really appreciate the enthusiasm the students bring to designing and laying out their work on the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, I have overhauled the way students can upload their work to make it easier to design and lay out a page that suits the individual, while being easy to use and not requiring any additional skills or knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your proudest moment at Loughborough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living in Loughborough, school and college are intertwined with the University. My school’s sports day was hosted at the University, I had a maths masterclass with a lecturer when I was studying GCSEs, and I had additional maths tuition with a lecturer at the University. Spending so much time around the University, I’m proud to now be a part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which University value do you most resonate with and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the beginning of the year, I have made a conscious effort to live authentically. This stems from deep reflection on the choices I make each day and has led me to make strides in cutting out ultra-processed foods and adopting a plant-based diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my daily life, I’ve actively sought to take more responsibility for my choices, which led me to jump at the opportunity to attend a Carbon Literacy course through the University. I was able to learn a lot about my carbon footprint and the climate crisis, and I am now certified carbon literate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am typically quite shy but when I saw the chance to attend the Sustainability Launch Event, I thought it would be a great way to try something new and be adventurous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us something you do outside of work that we might not know about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Saturday morning at 9am, I’ll be at the Derby Road Playing Fields just about to run a 5k parkrun. Most weekends I like to do it habitually, but some weeks I’ll say “let’s go for it” and I’ll try to blast it for a personal best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recently convinced my twin girls (aged four) to walk it with me. Coming in at 1:00:10, I’m surprised I was even that quick, carrying one of them on my shoulders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are already a few people from the University who do the parkrun. If you’re shy about going on your own, come see us. Walk or run, I would definitely recommend taking advantage of the summer sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favourite quote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When solving problems, dig at the roots instead of just hacking at the leaves.” \u2014 Anthony J. D’Angelo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like how this can be applied to my work. The problem might not originate with the leaves themselves, but be indicative of a deeper issue at the root level. I might get asked to do something without the full context, but if I can understand the problem, I may be able to offer advice or potentially a better solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to feature in \u20185 Minutes With\u2019, or you work with someone who you think would be great to include, please email Lilia Boukikova at L.Boukikova@lboro.ac.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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