Objective: .Net software developer
Technical skills used in last 2 years: AJAX, JavaScript (5 years), ASP.NET 2.0 and 3.5 (C#, VB.NET), SQL Server 2005, XML, XHTML, CSS, XSLT, Umbraco CMS, InsiteCreation CMS, AspDotNetStorefront e-commerce package.
Other technical skills include: Visual C++ (5 years), PHP, C, Linux, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, TCP/IP, PERL, C, embedded low level multi tasking software, CGI, MySQL, X.25, SNA.
Profile: Loves developing software. Passionate about producing reliable and maintainable software on-time to specification.
Other: Ranked #4,369 out of 154,356 (top 3%) at rentacoder.com.
Jan 2008 – Present
Senior
web site developer, team leader
Catch division of Reed Business, Chatswood
Technical skills used: AJAX, HTML DOM, ASP.NET 3.5 (C#, VB.NET), SQL Server 2005, XML, Visual Studio 2008, XHTML, CSS, Table-less design, JavaScript, Umbraco CMS
Responsible for architecting and implementing major upgrades and performance improvements of
Catch.com.au is the division's corporate site, while the other sites generate approximately $12 million a year. These are high profile, highly trafficked sites, where performance and up time are critical and that require excellent Search Engine Optimisation.
Mostly in a hands on, developer role, with additional team leader responsibilities. Personally responsible for the web sites themselves, while another team member looked after the program that allows sales people to enter new customers, etc.
Nov 2006 – Oct 2007
Senior
web site developer
Zebra Interactive, Sydney and Zoogle Interactive, Bangkok
Technical skills used: AJAX, HTML DOM, ASP.NET 2.0 (C#, VB.NET), SQL Server 2005, XML, Visual Studio 2005, XHTML, CSS, Table-less design, JavaScript, InsiteCreations CMS, AspDotNetStorefront e-commerce package.
Responsible for architecting and implementing a wide variety of web sites, based on often ill defined customer requirements, and designs made by graphic designers. Most of these web sites were based on the InsiteCreations CMS and the AspDotNetStorefront e-commerce package, both ASP.NET 2.0 based, often involving custom modifications to the packages and bug fixes.
Seconded to the Bangkok office from May 2007 until October 2007. Zebra Interactive was taken over by a new entity, Zoogle Interactive, in June 2007.
Decided to leave Zoogle Interactive because I no longer wanted to live in Bangkok, and all development work had been shifted from the Sydney office to the Bangkok office. Also wanted to travel in Asia for a few months.
Nov 2004 – Nov 2006
Senior developer
Bicycle NSW, Sydney
Technical skills used: ASP.NET 2.0 (C#, VB.NET), SQL Server, XML, Visual Studio 2005, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS Access.
Other skills used: Team work, working with end users and management.
Bicycle NSW aims to promote cycling. It has 8000 members who support its cause. And it organises mass market cycling events such as Spring Cycle, with up to 10,000 entrants.
Implemented new e-commerce web site using ASP.NET 2.0, C#, VB.NET, SQL Server, XML, MS Access.
Ensured high performance and high availability - the new platform is now used for all sales of memberships, events tickets and add-on products.
Allowed users to create their own accounts to store personal details. Interfaced with a financial institution to process credit card transactions. Allowed non-technical personnel to enter and update products. While all customer and order information is stored in a SQL Server database, exposed the data via a Microsoft Access front end to handle all reporting, and to allow personnel with moderate technical skill to quickly produce ad-hoc queries and reports.
Decided to leave Bicycle NSW when I found that I prefer working with other technical people, rather than being the only IT person in the organisation.
Jun 1998 - Nov 2004
Senior developer, Owner, Director
ILDC Pty Ltd, Sydney
Technical skills used: Visual C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, TCP/IP, PERL, CGI, PHP, MySQL, Linux.
Other skills used: Graphical web page design. Writing sales copy for web pages, writing manuals, customer support, online marketing.
Developed a number of Internet applications in Visual C++ for overseas clients. Ranked #4,369 out of 154,356 (top 3%) at rentacoder.com. Received 10 out of 10 rating for all work, from all clients. Client comments are at the back of this resume.
Developed multi tasking software in Visual C++ used to market images on the Internet. Used low level Internet protocols and socket level programming. Used the software to promote products for other companies, resulting in 2 sales prizes.
Designed and built e-commerce web site www.tgpgallerymaker.com in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL to promote the software, accept credit card payments, deliver the software and provide support.
Found that I missed working with others, and that developing software held a greater appeal than running a business.
Sep 1991 - Sep 1995
Software
Engineer
Jtec Pty Ltd, Perth
Skills used: C, embedded OS, low level multi tasking software accessing hardware registers and processing interrupts, 802.6 protocol, Team work.
Designed and implemented low level multi tasking embedded software in C for high speed communications equipment using the 802.6 protocol. Accessed hardware registers directly and processed hardware interrupts. Worked closely with hardware engineers to achieve optimal outcome.
Proposed improvements to make fault recovery 100 times faster. Reduced development time by introducing new tools. Received award for above average performance.
Sep 1990 - Sep 1991 Programmer, Team Leader
Logica Pty Ltd, Melbourne
Skills used: C, AIX, Locales, Team work.
Enhanced multi-lingual UNIX text editor, as member of a development team.
Sep 1987 - Sep 1990
Programmer,
Team Leader, Project Manager
Logica BV, The Netherlands
Skills used: X.25, SNA, PL/1, Stratus OS, Team work, interaction with large customer organisation.
Enhanced the performance of the largest ATM network in The Netherlands, using X.25 and SNA network protocols.
May 2004 - Oct 2005
Founder and President
Burwood Strathfield Bicycle User Group (BurstBug)
Founded BurstBug and attracted active members at start-up presentation. Worked with local councils to improve cycling facilities. Raised BurstBug's local profile through media exposure and participation in local events.
Apr 2000 - Apr 2002
President
ANC Bushwalking Club
Improved new member acquisition and organisational culture. Reversed terminal decline in membership, taking membership from 25 to 100+.
1996 - 1998 MBA
University of Western
Australia,
Copenhagen
Business School
Average grade: A (distinction). GMAT score in top 2%. Developed MS Access application at newly privatised software company Procesná automatizácia a.s., Košice, Slovakia.
1983 – 1987 BSc
Computer Science
University of Technology
Twente, The Netherlands