PROFILE

Highly proficient and creative SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER with extensive experience developing N-Tier Microsoft Windows based applications and bespoke solutions using OO technologies and languages. Full life cycle knowledge including the use of the UML and relevant tools.

 EXPERTISE

·C#/.NET (3 years)

·C++ (5 years)

·MFC (5 years)

·Visual Basic (5 years)

·SQL Server (4 years) / Access (5 years)

·HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS (4 years)

·ARTISAN RealTime Studio, Compuware DevPartner Studio, Macromedia Studio MX

·Rational ClearCase and ClearQuest, Visual Studio (.NET and 2005), SourceGear Vault, CVS

·OO, UML, Design Patterns, RAD

ACHIEVEMENTS

·Major feature enhancement of an application for delivery with a Voice Communication System to eight locations.

·Simplified and improved a spreadsheet based Sales Forecasting process with the introduction of a multi-user, database-driven application with greatly enhanced reporting functionality using .NET and Crystal Reports.

·Development of several C#/.NET components and applications including Collapsible Panel Bar (http://taskpanel.salamandersoftware.co.uk), Image Magic (http://imagemagic.salamandersoftware.co.uk) and Code Store (http://codestore.salamandersoftware.co.uk).

·Effectively managed a team of three developers for the design and development of a C++/MFC and SQL Server 2000 based automated data reporting system to store data and generate emails to customers. Additionally, the project entailed some work at and liaison with the German office.

·Produced a five minute rolling demonstration in Macromedia Flash MX for the Renault Espace In-Car Entertainment System enabling Visteon to demonstrate system capability at trade fairs, shows and to management, to assist in securing funding for further development of the project.

CERTIFICATIONS

70-315 - Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft® Visual C#™ .NET and Microsoft® Visual Studio® .NET

70-316 - Developing and Implementing Windows®-based Applications with Microsoft® Visual C#™ .NET and Microsoft® Visual Studio® .NET

70-320 - Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework

July 2005 - Microsoft Certified Application Developer

70-300 - Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

70-340 - Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual C#® .NET

August 2005 – Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

[snip] – Senior Software Engineer

Voice Communication Systems for Air Traffic Control and Broadcast 09/2004 to Present

·The lead developer for one of the company’s major ATC products, responsible for the future development and ongoing maintenance of the C#/ASP.NET/SQL Server/Flash application.

·Responsible for learning, maintaining and deciding on the future platform and technologies for the configuration, monitoring and logging application.

Salamander Software Ltd – xxx  – Self Employed

Bespoke Software Development 04/2004 to 09/2004

·Developing several products and web applications using C# and .NET.

·Completed 2 month contract with ITegnia Ltd to help develop an ASP.NET web application for the travel industry. The application was written in C# using Visual Studio .NET and made extensive use of SQL Server 2000, Web Services, XML and XSLT.

Northcliffe Electronic Publishing - www.nep.co.uk - Senior Web Developer

Web Development for the Media and Local/National Government 12/2003 to 04/2004

·One of the lead developers for the C#/ASP .NET based Headline History project for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (http://www.cultureonline.gov.uk/projects/headlinehistory.asp) Sole responsibility for the development of the Content Management System for this project as well as general responsibility for promoting good development standards and documentation.

MASS Consultants Ltd. - www.mass.co.uk - Senior Consultant

Bespoke System Development and Consultancy. Defence Industry 01/2001 to 12/2003

·Design and development of a Sales Forecasting Tool, built using C# and .NET with an Access back-end to replace an existing complicated spreadsheet based process. Sole responsibility for all aspects of the entire project.

·Rapid development of a prototype GUI in Visual Basic and production of final GUI and framework for a large client/server application in C++ and MFC. Responsible for requirements capture, OO design, implementation, testing, documentation and supervision of a junior consultant.

·Development of a prototype coordinate conversion application for military helicopter pilots using Windows CE 3.0 on a ruggedised PDA. Resulting user interface provided ease-of-use under all required operating conditions. Sole responsibility for all aspects of the development and requirements analysis.

·Designed and developed an In-Car Entertainment System Demonstration consisting of animated menus and embedded video and game clips to the complete satisfaction of the customer. The demonstration was developed in liaison with the customer to ensure that the graphical style and the demonstration content were in line with their requirements.

Telematica Systems Ltd. - www.tmsl.com - Consultant Software Designer

Traffic Information Systems for the Automotive Industry

07/1999 to 12/2000

·One of the lead developers for the C++/MFC-based Operator Terminal of the FleetStar fleet management system. Managed a team of 3 developers to produce an automated data reporting system using SQL Server 2000 to store data and generate emails to customers.

·Development of the C++/MFC-based Emergency Call Forwarding system for the RAC Trackstar system, involving liaison with BT, working to their protocol. Sole responsibility for this aspect of the system. Also produced the customer management system for the same product. Trackstar was launched in 2000 and continues to be a successful product in a competitive market place today (www.ractrackstar.com).

·Designed and implemented the company's first website to illustrate the skills and services the company has to offer. Telematica have since been bought by Trafficmaster Plc.

EDUCATION

1st Class Bsc. (Hons) Computing - Software Engineering - Leeds Metropolitan University.

3 A-Levels - Maths (C), Physics (B) and Chemistry (C).

9 GCSEs - Grades: 7 As and 2 Bs.

TRANSCRIPT

The transcript for my Microsoft Certifications can be viewed on request

DATE OF BIRTH                                                                              

9th January 1976

MARITAL STATUS

Married

HOBBIES

I enjoy walking, cycling and spending as much time as I can with my family.

I also enjoy photography.

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