1998:                           BSc (Hons.) Electrical Engineering, University of Witwatersrand, S.A.

                                    Final Year Project:

Using Visual Basic to create a realistic sounding text to speech converter using a human rather than a synthesized voice 

A highly professional and skilled VB / Web Analyst Programmer and IT support Engineer with considerable experience in the IT Sector as well as a degree in Electrical Engineering and a part time career as a music producer.  An excellent communicator with clients and colleagues alike who adopts an analytical and pragmatic approach to all endeavours, working independently or as part of a team to achieve results.  Has a proven track record in the creation of bespoke systems meeting and exceeding client specifications and expectations.

•           Analyzed various streaming solutions and decided that the best solution would be to use Real Media to provide streaming audio and video

11/2003                                   Web Developer/Analyst Programmer – MyKindaPlace.com

·          Worked on various major content based portal  .

·          Hand coded ASP using Dreamweaver

·          Created new content pages and features such as voting polls and quizzes

·          Worked with audio and video plugins for streaming content

·          Created search engine for skyone which uses xsl stylesheets to display schedule information taken from a live xml feed from Sky.

·          Made aesthetics to improve the look of the site.

05/2003 – 01/2004                              Web Developer/Analyst Programmer - Kynixa

·          Developed a 3 tier ASP based application for medical company, Kynixa, using ASP, XML and a SQL server 2000 backend.

·          Hand coded ASP using Visual Studio and Dreamweaver

·          Used Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for look and feel of site

·          Developed web based Excel graph reports to show amongst other things statistical data

·          Developed application to create client templates from word documents to save user having to copy and paste the information in every time

·          Used JavaScript validation

·          Using ADO to interact with database

·          Developed Stored procedure in SQL

·          Created graphics using Photoshop

·          Developing various reports to show progress of patients as well as success of company

·          Configuring IIS and SQL Server

·          Used Windows Scripting Host to send emails and reminders on a daily basis

·          Application involves amongst other things facility to capture information about clients, doctors and associates as well as a reminder system to follow up on certain tasks

·          Created instant popups to show details of clients with a mouseover on a drop down menu. This was done by incorporating xml information into the html file.

·          Created ASP based Microsoft excel charts to show progress of clients

·          Further developed template section to automatically complete Microsft Word template documents 

10/2001-04/2003                                 Web consultant and support engineer, Shockwave Limited 

Company: Linksfield Technologies

·          Migrated network and users from Novell 4 to Windows 2000

·          Developed ASP pages with SQL server backend to generate combined HTML reports of various user lists

·          Taught junior ASP developer professional software development techniques

·          Developed applications using Windows Scripting Host to automate server migration tasks including amongst others, creation of users in Active Directory and setting permissions for user directories

·          Implemented security on IIS server to avoid hacking

·          Created program to wherever possible, automatically migrate desktops from Novell login to Windows 2000 login including such tasks as renaming computers and joining them to the new domain.

·          Working with Active Directory services (ADS)

·          Configuring IIS server

·          Migration of files and groups from Novell to Windows 2000 file and print server 

Company: Webvein

·          Developed an Access database

·          Used VBA to add extra functionality to Access reports such as validation

·          Hand coded HTML look and feel as well as used javascript for validation

·          Generating reports within Access to supply Trade Data for international clients

·          Created ASP front end as well as facility to export ASP reports into Excel.

·          Using XML to create pivot tables for reports 

Support for individual clients around the greater London area

·          Providing desktop, network and hardware support to individuals and companies in the Greater London Area

·          Providing computer tuition for individuals and companies

·          Communicating with clients on a regular basis

·          Developing VB and ASP applications where required 

Company: Romeo Internet Cafe

·          Developed a Visual Basic application with a SQL database to run on all the machines in the Internet café. The application monitors Internet usage and stops users from using the Internet once their time is up.

·          Designed graphics using Photoshop

·          Used API procedures to stop all windows function keys from being used

·          Setup the network and installed Windows XP on all the machines.

·          Providing support when needed 

Company: London Borough of Brent-Payroll Department

·          Analyzed system processes and suggested ways to streamline payroll procedures and cut down on paper work

·          Created front-end ASP applications to more easily use the data available for payroll.

·          Assisting with data processing and data verification using the payroll system setup by ITNET

·          Undertaking a varied role providing desktop support to a range of users

·          Setting up new machines as required

·          Communicating with users and other colleagues on a regular basis 

12/1998-06/2001                     SYSTEMS ANALYST & DEVELOPER, Logical Services - MCSP

·          Gaining promotion to a role within the Broadvision department, an elite development team including the top developers in the country 

·          Working on various e-commerce projects for blue chip companies, finding the best solutions for their business needs and developing the necessary applications throughout the entire life cycle

·          Worked on Content Management websites using Broadvision

·          Projects built on Microsoft N-Tier methodologies

·          Working for Rohlig, an international sea and air freight company developing three tier Intranet and Internet sites for the company to capture shipping information and allow clients to track their orders

·          Designing a relational SQL database with triggers to handle the bulk of the processing

·          Using COM MTS objects for middle tier development to ensure optimum performance with high usage.

·          Creating a system using Mapi to process incoming email attachments immediately

·          Creating a remote server monitoring application which sends sms messages and emails immediately informing the relevant parties of service malfunctions

·          Working for Edufin, a loan company within the education sector, to create and develop a student capturing system using Visual Basic 6, COM and SQL 7.0

·          Upgraded IT systems for Spoornet, South Africa’s biggest rail company, from Sybase to a Web based solution. 

01/1998-08/1999                     IT SUPPORT, D & H Milner

·          Undertaking a freelance role providing technical support to the organisation as required

·          Setting up and fixing internet connections on PCs

·          Resolving any software or hardware problems speedily and correctly

·          Developing effective client relations to secure business contracts 

08/1998-12/1998                                 Web developer/Manager, www.ShopWars.com         

·          Responsible for the creation and success of South Africa’s premier auction website

·          Using relevant technology including ASP, Access & SQL 7 to set up the web site

·          Developed sliced images for navigation of site using Photoshop

·          Ensuring complete automation of the site to enable it to be run by itself

·          Sold the site in 1998 to develop other skills in the IT industry 

12/1997-02/1998                                 Web developer/Manager, Camden’s Realty              

·          Developed interactive website to allow customers to search for and submit properties online.

·          Developed VB Application for company to look up and store information on clients and properties

·          Used SQL database to store the information 

Driving Licence:        Full/Current

Receiving a merit bursary for academic excellence in 1998

4 distinctions for Science, Computer Science, Business Economics & Maths

Preferable Location: Greater London 

Currently include:      Writing – Journalist for a monthly publication in South Africa

Music – Part Time Music Producer, using Internet marketing to promote music.  

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