CV
My CV is detailed below and is also available for download in PDF format.
The PDF version is currently out of date and I am working on updating it when I have time
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Professional Profile
I have over 3 years commercial experience with development of web applications and sites using ASP.NET and XHTML/CSS. Throughout that time I have always developed these in conjunction with SQL Server. I also have several years experience with 4D, a RDBMS which is compatible with both PC and Macintosh.
In recent years I have taken on more responsibility and have become involved with both the sales and project management side of things. I enjoy developing an ongoing professional relationship with clients and helping them to drive their business through their websites.
Skills:
- ASP.NET 1.1/2
- C#/VB.NET
- CSS
- IIS 6/7
- MS Visio
- Visual Studio 2003/2005
- (X)HTML
- SQL Server 2000/2005
- Windows Server 2000/2003
- 4D
Professional Experience
Bigmouthmedia, Edinburgh
Web Developer
February 2009 - Present
Cashman Bell Associates, Edinburgh
Web Team Leader
October 2006 – February 2009
Achievements:
- Development and deployment of a number of websites ranging from basic static XHTML only to full ecommerce, highly data driven sites with full back-end CMS systems. Examples available on request.
- Concept, design and development of a unique combination of standardised web components and CMS functionality which can be easily customised/extended to improve Rapid Application Development and allow the company to submit more competitive tenders for future work.
- Worked with the Systems Development team to design and develop a unique Project Workflow Control System from concept through to testing.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and development of all web projects within the company while ensuring that deadlines are met and quality maintained.
- Responsible for primary CSS work within the company. Working with the web designers who create visuals from which I then create the CSS.
- Analysis and management of client data to create the most suitable application structure to meet their needs.
- Working alongside web project managers to produce accurate scheduling and appropriate costing on a project by project basis.
- Managing a small team of web developers; assigning work, providing assistance when required and making sure that work produced meets internal standards.
- Meeting with potential clients to discuss their needs, gather requirements and provide specialised reinforcement to the sales team.
- Establishing internal procedures to allow the team to work together and standardise development methodologies.
- Management of the company’s web servers and backup procedures, including deployment of sites using IIS.
- Providing ongoing internal technical support and making decisions regarding hardware and software strategy for the company.
Cashman Bell Associates, Edinburgh
Web/Systems Developer
July 2005 – October 2006
Achievements:
- Developed an in-house software system using 4D to assist with the creation of multiple personalised versions of a single core product catalogue. Using SOAP I was able to combine 4D with the existing SQL Server database.
- Involved with various stages of development on a number of websites and other projects from CSS and XHMTL work to .NET based programming.
Responsibilities:
- Full development lifecycle on a number of projects from application design through development to testing and ongoing support.
- Development of a number of internal projects to help the company’s catalogue production team meet their objectives.
References
References are available upon request.