# Adriana Black > Software Engineer Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom Profile: https://flows.cv/adrianablack ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Gousto Jan 2025 – Present ### Junior Software Engineer @ Gousto Jan 2024 – Present | London Area, United Kingdom ### Software Developer @ Banked : Digital Payments Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | London, England, United Kingdom Part of the product team, responsible for developing the checkout user journey which is part of our digital payments network. I work on building a light weight components that self encapsulates in order to be easily embedded in client’s site without bleeding through or clashing with its host. Later migrated to React/Nextjs to scale and adapt for various user journeys. Unit, component and e2e tests are implemented to ensure quality. Storybook.JS is used to collaborate, showcase and test features with sales and design team. Most current technologies used: Web Components, Lit Elements, TypeScript, Jest, Cypress, Storybook, React, NextJs, XState ### Junior Full Stack Engineer @ Red Ant Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | London, United Kingdom Worked on developing Red Ant’s white label product, a retail operating system built for store associates to interact with other staff, check inventory between stores, capture customer data and showcase product. •In the white label product, I supported in building a RESTful api, used mocha/chai for integration testing , using sequelize to build and edit databases, ensured every screen was responsive using material ui and Styled components to build front-end components. Technologies used: HTML, Javascript, React, Redux, Express, NodeJs, Sequelize, Styled Components. •Built the current company website using Prismic CRM, GraphQL, React and Styled Components. •Built the previous company website using Prismic, HandlebarsJS and Sass. •Built an internal react native app to streamline building apps from Bitrise. Its main purpose was to play with react native and reduce the amount of screens/clicks you needed to make a new build. ### Junior Front End Developer @ Procurement Leaders Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | London, United Kingdom ### Senior Account Manager @ Procurement Leaders Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | London, United Kingdom Procurement Leaders connects, informs and inspires global corporations and their executives to enhance the contribution procurement makes to the business each day. Our unique insights, research and data, as well as networking and professional development opportunities, enable procurement executives to deliver more value to their businesses equipping them with expert practices that deliver greater savings faster, reduce risks and transform functional performance ### Web Development Immersive @ General Assembly Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 12 week Immersive course learning Front-End and Back-End Web Development. Programming Languages used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Ruby. Backend: Ruby on Rails, Sinatra, Node.js, Express, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL MongoDB, Mongoose, APIs, authentication with Bcrypt and Devise. Front-End: SASS, AngularJS, CSS Frameworks & Preprocessors, AJAX. Tools and methodologies: Git, Github, Trello, Wireframing, Balsamiq, Pair Programming, Daily Stand Ups. This is the tip of the iceberg the learning has just begun! ### Senior Account Manager @ SCM World Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 SCM World is the cross-industry learning community powered by the world’s most influential supply chain practitioners. We help senior executives share best practice insights in order to shape the future of supply chain - for customers, for business and for the lasting benefit of society. We know that great supply chains are designed and powered by great people. We build interactive learning programmes for your current and future supply chain leaders which combine interactive quarterly courses and exclusive topical events. These provide your organisation with a powerful external perspective through a combination of exclusive peer connections, practitioner-driven content and predictive research. ### Account Manager - ICT @ Frost & Sullivan Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 Frost & Sullivan enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. I specifically work within our Information, Communication and Technology team supporting b2b marketing executives with content creation for partners and clients. Covering trends within: -Big Data -Contact Centers -Mobile & Wireless Communications -OSS/BSS -Cloud Computing - Digital Media - Network Security - Vertical Markets ### International Sales Executive @ Business Monitor International Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 Business Monitor International is a leading research provider that specializes in macroeconomic and industry specific intelligence in emerging markets. BMI's emerging market focus gives clients greater visibility into opportunities, supporting their strategic decision making process with high quality analysis, data and forecasts. Responsible for driving revenue growth within a key portfolio internationally, managing the entire sales cycle: product knowledge, prospecting, qualifying, needs assessment, presentation/proposal, negotiation and closing stages. Focused around collaborating with customers to identify the most valuable strategic market intelligence to assist with business objectives and strategic goals. ### Transportation and Logistics Account Manager @ C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Irvine, CA Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson is one of the world's largest third party logistics (3PL) providers, with 2014 gross revenues of $13.5 billion. We provide freight transportation and logistics, outsource solutions, produce sourcing, and information services to over 46,000 customers through a network of offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. To meet our customers' freight needs, we provide access to over 66,000 transportation providers worldwide, including contract motor carriers, railroads, air freight carriers, and ocean carriers. With the service and dedication of more than 11,500 employees, our performance-driven culture, and our proven track record of success, we've built a strong reputation as an industry leader. ### Sales and Marketing Coordinator @ Transcend Information Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 | Orange County, California Area Transcend Information. Inc. was founded in 1988 by Mr. Chung-Won Shu, Peter, with its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan. Today, Transcend has become a leading global brand of digital storage, multimedia and industrial products with 14 offices worldwide. Not only do we design, develop, and manufacture all of our own products, but we also market and sell them. At Transcend, we uphold the highest quality and believe in professional service. As a customer-focused company, Transcend has the ability to quickly respond to the market's changing needs. ### Intern @ Database Marketing Group Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 Effortlessly connect with your consumers by creating an experience tailored to their individual preferences. Our process is built around customized marketing in a form of media that speaks to them in a direct and personal way. We’ve taken what we’ve learned and applied it toward everything we do. We know that the best way to reach your audience isn’t to give them what you think they want; it’s to find out exactly what they want. ## Education ### Web Development Immersive General Assembly ### BA in Business Administration concentration Economics Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adrianablack --- Source: https://flows.cv/adrianablack JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/adrianablack/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05