Antony Cooke Microsoft Internet Developer

Specialising in development using ASP and C# ASP.NET.

Portrait photograph of Antony Cooke

Status: I'm currently commited to a project until January 2011.

About

Skills and proficiency

Skill Practice Proficiency (5 high - 1 low)
ASP.NET 2 years Intermediate, 2
ASP 4 years Accomplished, 4
T-SQL, Database design 3 years Intermediate, 3
XHTML, CSS, WAI 5 years Intermediate, 3
SSRS, SSIS 1 year Intermediate, 2
AJAX, XML, XSLT, SOAP, SharePoint, Web Services, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Exposure of Beginner, 1

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.