Craig Taylor

Studied Software Development and Game Design BSc (Hons) at B&FC • Graduated in 2018

Craig Taylor

My Story

Technology has always been a strong passion of mine. Since I could use a keyboard, I have programmed; I have always been highly motivated to learn and push my programming knowledge boundaries beyond where I didn’t think I could get to. I believe the mind-set I possessed carved my path to apply for B&FC. 

I wasn’t the brightest at school; I actually left with poor GCSE grades but I still applied regardless, hoping that it would mark a first step on my career ladder in software engineering. I successfully completed my Level 3 qualification and progressed onto the software development degree, which challenged me but only further convinced me to pursue a career in developing software/programming.

Throughout my time here, the tutors were amazingly helpful to me; I began to see them more as friends than just tutors. Surrounding myself with like-minded students also allowed me to lose a lot of my social anxiety and I felt part of something.
 

My Most Recent Role...

Software Developer at AC3Solutions/School Synergy

How B&FC Helped Me

  • B&FC has provided resources and information to support my academic growth 
  • B&FC has provided encouraged me to think academically
  • B&FC has provided brought me out of my comfort zone
  • B&FC has provided increased knowledge through peer networking

Why B&FC?

The work placement opportunities ranged from working on live projects at game development companies to building user interfaces for successful software development businesses. I had never worked for a company before, however the tutors supported me in this transition. 

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Surrounding myself with like-minded students also allowed me to lose a lot of my social anxiety and I felt part of something.