OLGA KARPOVICH

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Personal Statement

Former software engineer turned maker and small‑business owner, with three years running a successful Etsy shop producing personalised gifts using Cricut and 3D printing. Comfortable working with cardboard, vinyl and HTV; experienced with both filament (FDM) and resin (SLA/DLP) printers, from setup and maintenance through to finishing. Confident in Fusion 360 for creating and adapting models. I’m seeking an entry‑level role in film/TV prop‑making or set dressing, bringing rigorous problem‑solving, rapid prototyping and production discipline—keen to learn fast, contribute immediately and progress quickly.

Key Skills

Making & Materials

  • Cricut cutting (card, adhesive vinyl, HTV) including weeding, application and heat-press workflows
  • Cardboard fabrication and prototyping; precise cutting, scoring and forming
  • 3D printing: FDM (filament) and resin (SLA/DLP); basic machine calibration and upkeep
  • Assembly, light finishing (sanding, gap-filling, priming) and practical problem-solving on tight timelines

3D & Digital

  • Fusion 360: modelling from scratch and editing/repairing existing meshes
  • Preparing models for print (wall thickness, supports, orientation) and exporting for slicers
  • Basic photo/video for listings and build documentation

Production & Operations

  • End-to-end workflow: design → prototype → production → quality control → packing and dispatch
  • Customer liaison and interpreting briefs into practical specifications
  • Stock management, costings and deadline management during peak demand

Transferable (from Software Engineering)

  • Structured problem-solving, version control habits and clear documentation
  • Collaboration, iterative improvement and testing mindset

Tools & Software

  • Fusion 360
  • Cricut Design Space
  • FDM & resin printer slicers
  • Heat press
  • Hand tools and basic power tools

Professional Experience

Owner‑Maker, Oblique Krafts — St Albans, UK
2022–Present

  • Design and manufacture personalised products using Cricut, HTV/vinyl and 3D printing (FDM & resin)
  • Create/modify models in Fusion 360; prepare, slice and print with reliable, repeatable outcomes
  • Implement efficient production pipelines; maintain machines, materials and quality standards
  • Photograph products, write listings and manage customer communication and fulfilment
  • Plan materials usage and lead times to meet seasonal spikes and custom deadlines

Software Engineer, Monzo Bank — London, UK
2021–2022

Software Engineer, Gousto — London, UK
2019–2022

  • Delivered robust features to deadline within cross‑functional teams
  • Practised disciplined version control, documentation and iterative testing
  • Translated requirements into well‑scoped tasks and reproducible outcomes

Education & Training

  • MSc Computer Science, Pacific National University, Khabarovsk, Russia, 2009
  • Self‑directed learning: Fusion 360 (intermediate), FDM & resin printing workflows
  • Happy to undertake industry training (e.g., Health & Safety, First Aid at Work, Manual Handling, PASMA/IPAF if required)

Additional Information

  • Craft skills: Crochet (proficient), Sewing (basic), Knitting (basic)
  • Availability: Immediate
  • Languages: English (fluent), Russian (native)
  • Driving licence: Automatic UK

References

Available on request.