Curriculum Vitae

Profile

A person with substantial experience in the maintenance of websites, most recently in asp.net c#. Past experience in the analysis, design and programming of desktop applications. Capable of working alone, or as a team member, offering enthusiasm, flexibility and an ongoing willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Skills Summary

Website Programming
- Use of ASP.Net (C#), HTML, JScript, CSS, XML, XSL, Classic ASP (VBScript)
- Relational database design and maintenance (MS SQL2005) including authoring Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions and in-line sql statements.
- Some graphic preparation for web use using Adobe Photoshop CS.
Desktop Application Programming
- System requirement analysis and specification
- Some (non-commercial) application programming experience using C#.Net, Visual Basic 6
General
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Team/staff/project management

Employment History

Website Maintainer/Developer
Directwines Ltd, Dec 2006 - Present

As part of the website programming and development team, responsible for the maintenance and further development of the multi-site code base of the commercial websites, including www.averys.com, wine.telegraph.co.uk, www.bawineclub.co.uk www.nectarwineclub.com.

Responsible for 'back end' coding using c# (asp.net), classic asp (VBScript), xml and xsl technologies. Maintenance and development of Microsoft SQL 2005 databases, associated to the above commercial websites. Responsibility for the maintenance and implementation of 'website trend analysis' and affiliate tagging of the website pages, and the production of data dumps (RSS type feeds) for dissemination to affiliate organizations.

Involved in liaison with other site holders on matters of work scheduling and prioritization.
Webmaster
National Translational Cancer Research Network (NTRAC), Apr 2002 - May 2006

Sole responsibility for the management of the National Translational Cancer Research Network (NTRAC) website: www.ntrac.org.uk (no longer visible) . Personal implementation of two seamless technology updates from its original HTML code format through ASP (VBScript) to ASP.NET (C#). Responsible for expanding the website to include a forum, an online events diary/registration, a cancer trials database for patients and carers, etc, expanding its usefulness and aiding the organization meet a number of its key business objectives.

I assisted and provided advice during the recruitment of an IT network specialist into the organization and created, managed and worked on a number of other departmental and sister related websites including www.bsgt.org.uk (now re-designed).
Website Programmer
Force Development Solutions Ltd, Wantage, Oxfordshire., Nov 2000 - Jan 2002

I worked for just over 12 months as an ASP (VBScript) programming specialist before being made redundant due to downsizing as a result of market trends.

Whilst there, my main project was a commercial business directory, but I also programmed a number of 'in-house' administration applications, assisted on a number of small commercial websites, and acted as a mentor for other programming and website design staff members.
Desktop Analyst Programmer and Corporate Webmaster
AWE Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire., January 1988 - November 2000

I worked here for a little under 12 years, the first four as an electronics engineer before moving into a computer programming role.

In my final position in the company, I was responsible for the day to day management of a number of concurrent projects. As the senior programmer, I was required to oversee the team of 10+ staff, acting as mentor and trainer when the need arose. As a 'hands on' manager, I also had my own projects to code and document, these projects were invariably in excess of 6 months in duration and were usually associated with the editing and display of data held in MS Access databases.

Acting as an analyst/project manager, I regularly visited customers to discuss, collate and refine their business system requirement specifications, as well as reporting current progress and discussing any changing requirements. I took the lead role in system specification using SSADM and later DSDM and RAD methodologies.
Work Other Periods
September 1969 - January 1998

Calcomp Customer Service Engineer 1987 - 1988
CPO Royal Navy 1972 - 1987
Electrical Installation Apprentice 1969 - 1972

Training and Education

Umbraco Certified Developer (Level 2)	Ferguson Moriyama Limited (London)	Jan 2011
Umbraco Certified Professional (Level 1)	Percipient Studios, Cambridge	Mar 2010
Complete ASP.NET Training (c#)	Technology Warehouse London	May 2005
Visual Basic 6: 10 in 5 Fast Track Introductory Course	Canyontree Ltd (AWE Aldermaston)	Oct 2000
Basic Java Programming	AWE Aldermaston	Apr 2000
DSDM (Version 3) Practitioners Training Course	Future Focus Associates	Oct 1999

Bachelor Degree (Double Computing)	Oxford Brookes University	Apr 1997
BTEC HNC Endorsements	Reading Technical College	Jul 1992
BTEC HNC Electronic Engineering	Newbury Technical College	Jul 1990
BTEC ONC Electrical Engineering	Royal Navy	Mar 1982