About
Skills and proficiency
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Skill
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Practice
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Proficiency (5 high - 1 low)
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ASP.NET
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2 years
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Intermediate, 2
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ASP
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4 years
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Accomplished, 4
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T-SQL, Database design
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3 years
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Intermediate, 3
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XHTML, CSS, WAI
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5 years
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Intermediate, 3
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SSRS, SSIS
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1 year
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Intermediate, 2
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AJAX, XML, XSLT, SOAP, SharePoint, Web Services, Microsoft Dynamics CRM
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Exposure of
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Beginner, 1
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Certifications
- ITIL v2 foundation certificate, 2009
- Prince2 foundation certificate, 2008
Professional experience
Technical Team Leader, Working Links
January 2008 – October 2009
- Line managed a development/support team of 6 (3x Application developers and 3x BI
developers) ensuring work through-put and personnel development
- Forecast, sourced and managed an additional contractor team of 3 developers to implement
BI, KPIs, forms and letters for a 5 million pound contract, against tight committed
deadlines
- Analysed project scope's, designated times to tasks, forecast and monitored performance
of multiple work streams between 1-28 days of work (Incidents, RFCs or Projects)
- Solutions rendered using C# ASP.NET, Classic ASP, SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SharePoint and
a pilot project using Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Relationship building with 3rd party suppliers to improve service and expectations
Application Developer, Working Links
June 2007 – January 2008
- Classic ASP, C# ASP.NET, SQL 2005 applications to support nationwide corporate services
- Created custom active templates for use with third-party .Net Alterian CMS
- Developed XHTML, CSS to WIA -AAA WCAG 1.0 compliant
- Introduced team to SCRUMing improving team efficiency through interaction
Senior Technical Developer, iWeb Solutions
January 2007 – June 2007
6 months working with another object orientated language PHP, MySQL with use of
XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT and JavaScript
- Modelled and developed towards award wining Classic ASP e-commerce solution www.demontfortfineart.co.uk
- Increased customer client-base and sales generation by integrating with other merchant
or payment services (Protex, Google Checkout) and sales- generation (Amazon Merchant@)
- Worked with Design, UI and Development teams to create custom solutions
Clients worked with include: www.picstop.co.uk , www.whitewallgalleries.com , www.bio-stat.com
Internet Application Developer, Contractor
February 2006 – January 2007
Beyond the usual activities of web development during this period essential learning
was gained regarding the needs of a business such as: objectives, organisation,
financial and resource management, and the need for understanding and interactions
with a variety of businesses and levels of personnel. Companies who used services
include: www.datadrivenlogistics.com , www.amapackaging.co.uk , www.kenthouse.com
, NHS.
Internet Application Developer, Data Driven Logistics
May 2005 – February 2006
Extensive use of ASP.NET, SQL, Classic ASP, OOD in the design, modelling and development
of company web applications (www.pen2pc.co.uk , winner of the Excellence in Innovation
Award) and other customer’s Internet based Applications. Allocating and overseeing
workload of junior members of staff. DataDriven Logistics was previously known as
Vision Logistics. Clients worked with: The Carphone Warehouse, Peter Green Chilled,
McAlpine Grant Iico.
Web Developer/ Designer, Data Driven Logistics
May 2004 – May 2005
Inception and design of on-line (websites) and off-line (print, static and animated
backdrops) branding using Photoshop, Flash, Classic ASP, SQL, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
DataDriven Logistics was previously known as Vision Logistics.
Web Developer/ Designer, Vision Logistics (previously
RDS)
May 2000 – May 2004
Developed internet based applications for customers using Classic ASP, SQL, Access,
HTML, CSS. Speedy implementation of corporate intranet with customisation of the
IbuySpy Portal, ASP.NET VB.NET, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS. Overseeing the work of a
development team of 3 student industry placements. Designing of on-line and off-line
branding and marketing materials using Photoshop, Flash, Classic ASP, HTML, CSS,
JavaScript.
Web Developer/ Designer, Resource Development Systems
(RDS)
May 1999 – May 2000
Originally a sole internet developer with RDS during industrial placement. Providing
web integration with customer’s applications with on the job learning of Classic
ASP and SQL.
Education
PgCert Interactive Multimedia Management (with Distinction),
part-time study
Sept 2005 – June 2006, Staffordshire University, studied part-time during employment
Equivalent to the first year of an MA, this course was studied part-time whilst
working, with all expenses paid through the PICTS scheme. Invited to continue to
MA level.
- Creative Enterprise – Business Planning
- Accessibility, Usability and Users
- Project Management for Creative Industries
- Digital Culture
2:1 BA (with Honours) Interactive System Design
1997-2001, Staffordshire University
Human and Computer Interaction, OO Methods, SSADM
A-levels in Psychology and English Literature and Language
1996-1997, Stoke-on-Trent College
Studied part-time during employment
BETC National Diploma General Art and Design
1993-1995, Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Specialised in Illustration and Printmaking
Interests
Walking, Mountain Biking, Movies, Drawing, GTD
Cycle toured LEJoG (Lands End to John O'Groats) as a self-sufficient rider.