Student at University of Kent
Rochester, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Windows Live Butterfly Expert at Microsoft
- Shift Manager at McDonalds Corporation
- Past
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- Microsoft Student Partner at Microsoft
- IT Consultant at The Kent IT Clinic (KITC)
- Helpdesk at Maidstone Borough Council (IT Department)
- Education
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- University of Kent
- University of Kent
- Connections
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- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
- Websites
Darren Straight’s Summary
My names Darren Straight I'm 22 years old (11th June 1985) and I'm a Microsoft Student Partner (MSP), Windows Live Butterfly Expert and Tech Blogger with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Information Technology and Foundation Degree in IT from the University of Kent, as well as these, I have also received various other awards such as a Honours in Basic Shift Management.
My ambition is to work at the forefront of the ever expanding Information Technology Industry, either as a Technical Evangelist or an Enthusiast Evangelist. Though there's plenty of other roles I would love to do as I have a passion for Technology all round. So if you know or have any graduate job openings feel fee to ping me! :)
Some of my hobbies include swimming, listening to music and beta testing for companies like Microsoft, mainly in the MSN/Windows Live division of software and services.
As well as these hobbies and many more, I also like to make new friends and participate with the community by joining in on forums, going to tech events/blog meet ups and of course blogging.
Darren Straight’s Specialties:
Shift Managing, WYSIWYG layout tools, HTML, CSS,
Darren Straight’s Experience
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Windows Live Butterfly Expert
Microsoft
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2006 — Present (2 years)
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Shift Manager
McDonalds Corporation
(Public Company; Restaurants industry)
June 2004 — Present (4 years)
Joined the company in June 2004 as a Crew Member and have gone from Crew Member to Training Squad/Area Manager to Shift Manager.
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Microsoft Student Partner
Microsoft
(Public Company; Computer Software industry)
October 2006 — July 2007 (10 months)
The Microsoft Student Partner programme consists of the brightest and most innovative student developers and technology enthusiasts from universities around the world.
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IT Consultant
The Kent IT Clinic (KITC)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2007 — May 2007 (5 months)
The Kent IT Clinic is a University-based IT Consultancy which aims to provide help and expertise to the small and medium enterprise. KITC leverages the considerable resources of computing students at the University of Kent to provide a project-based consultancy service.
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Helpdesk
Maidstone Borough Council (IT Department)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 6 months)
Darren Straight’s Education
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University of Kent
BSc Honours Degree Information Technolgy, Computing, 2006 — 2007
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University of Kent
FdSc Foundation Degree Information Technology, Computing, 2004 — 2006
Additional Information
Darren Straight’s Websites:
Darren Straight’s Interests:
Microsoft, Windows Live, MSN, Windows Vista, Beta Testing
Darren Straight’s Groups:
The British Computer Society (BCS)
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World Wildlife Fund member -
Marzar member -
LinkedIn UK 1st Million Members member
Darren Straight’s Honors:
Microsoft Student Partner
Windows Live Butterfly Expert
Darren Straight’s Contact Settings
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