Hi, I'm Ariel Pillemer

Short Summary:

I am a self-taught programmer and an experienced hospitality manager. Under my belt are numerous projects in Python and Javascript and I contribute regularly to open-source projects via GitHub. I have also completed a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences.

History of Experience:

I have worked as the manager of a resort in the Philippines, A hostel in Nicaragua and as the operations manager of a hotel in London. I have worked all over the world and gained meaningful experience in all aspect of Hospitality: front desk, guest relations, reservations, housekeeping and maintenance.

Technical Skills

I am a self taught programmer with experience in Python and Javascript. I created a webapp to be used by healthcare professionals in a hospital setting. It allows users to login to view and amend their ward’s job list, assign tasks, update patient information and share this with team members in real time. The site is hosted on Heroku and utilises a PostgreSQL database. More recently I completed the Tech Returners course that covered topics such as frontend development with React and serverless backend REST API creation with Lambda. It also covers cloud deployments (working with AWS) provisioned with infrastructure as code tooling together with agile processes and methodologies used in a tech environment such as TDD, Pair programming and Version Control.

Transferable Skills

I have a wealth of experience dealing with customers, whether face to face, over the phone or email. I am used working within as well as managing multiple teams and coordinatingd my work and theirs to create a smooth operation in the business. I am patient, friendly and quick to learn.

My Projects

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Handover

Python
Flask
PostgreSQL
Bootstrap

Commissioned to create an online live handover sheet for doctors. Allows users to login to view and amend their ward’s job list, assign jobs and update patient information as needed and share this information across all team members. Used as a MVP demonstration.

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Library

JavaScript
Node.js
Less
Webpack

Allows the user to maintain a local archive of their bookshelf where they can keep track of the books they’ve read. Users are able to assign rating, monitor progress and add tags.

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Smile Street

React
Serverless
API
Agile

A webapp to connect volunteers with charities based on their location, availability and interests. React Front-End served by a serverless lambda functions calling a java backend API and a MySQL RBS DB hosted on AWS.

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Experience

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

Operations Manager at Native - London

Cross-functional team
Agile

  • Managed multiple teams of up to twenty-five staff to ensure smooth day to day operations.
  • Directed daily morning meetings to set goals and allocate the work for the day.
  • Responsible for training all new staff members, including training on the company operating systems.
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

Senior Reception staff at Abraham Hostel - Jerusalem

Teamwork
Flexibility
Customer Relations

  • Delivered quality customer service to potential and existing guests including online bookings.
  • Daily troubleshooting, including dealing with payments, overbooking and double bookings.
Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

General Manager - La Tortuga Booluda Hostel - Nicaragua

Efficiency
Extreme Ownership

  • Created and implemented an electronic accounting system from scratch in Excel that improved productivity and enhanced expenditure tracking efficiency.