CV / Resume

I am a motivated, self starter who is seeking a challenging career in an IT related field.

Skills Summary

  • Very proficient in web development/design.
  • Extensive experience using PHP/MySQL in the workplace and as an everyday hobby.
  • Very thorough understanding of the Android SDK (Java).
  • Understanding of UML and its use in the development of an application.
  • Very efficient at researching and a quick learner.
  • Thorough understanding of object oriented design.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows administration.
  • Good understanding of the iPhone SDK (Cocao & Objective C)
  • Firm understanding of the AJAX technology.
  • Understanding of the Microsoft .NET Architecture.
  • Thorough understanding of white hat SEO.
  • Proficient with XML and JSON.
  • Relevant software that I am proficient in is as follows:
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Microsoft Office
    • Visual Studio.NET
    • Macromedia Flash
    • MySQL
    • MS SQL
    • Zend Studio
    • Netbeans
    • XCode
  • Other languages that I am proficient in are as follows:
    • C/C++ (MFC)
    • Java/J2EE
    • Objective C & Cocao
    • C# / ASP.NET
    • VB/VB.NET
    • CSS
    • HTML / XHTML
    • JavaScript
    • SQL
    • Perl

Certifications

Experience

Beam TV (The Mill Group) May 2010 - Present

London, England

Senior PHP5 / Oracle Developer

  • Fixing bugs and maintenance of legacy systems.
  • Involved in new projects related to an ad management system (commercials).
  • Utilize the jQuery JavaScript library
  • Working with the Zend Framework on the new projects, and also worked with an in-house custom XSL based framework (on their legacy systems).
  • Use Subversion as the CVS.

Avesio Systems (Cara Technology) Jun. 2009 - May 2010

Leatherhead, England

Senior PHP5 / MySQL Developer

  • Worked on a taste testing system for breweries, which was to be licensed out on an international level.
  • Utilized the Protocol and Dojo JavaScript libraries for various functionality in the system.
  • Worked with multiple large MySQL databases
  • Worked with Code Igniter and XTemplate as the main framework for the system.
  • We used Subversion as the CVS.

Bluesquare Feb. 2008 - Jun. 2009

London, England

Senior PHP5 / MySQL Developer

  • Developed dynamic web solutions using PHP5/MySQL, with an object oriented approach.
  • Provided technical analysis on upcoming projects.
  • Provided support and advice on current systems developed by myself and/or others.
  • Worked with a large transaction Informix database, on certain projects
  • Worked on frontend development using the Zend Framework, and CSS for layout/styling.
  • Used the SCRUM (Agile) methodology for current project delivery with the JIRA platform.
  • Worked extensively with JavaScript (jQuery) – used on all projects
  • Had exposure and involvement in a large Business Intelligence project, which was built using Microsoft SQL Server and C# (.NET).

Journey’s Travel Insurance Aug. 2007 - Jan. 2008

Staines, Middlesex, England

Senior PHP5 / MySQL Developer

  • Development of database driven websites using PHP5/MySQL
  • Testing and cross-browser optimization using JavaScript
  • Implementation of AJAX in web applications using the Prototype framework.
  • Worked with a complicated insurance database, which I had to learn very quickly.

Nexus Media Feb. 2007 - Aug. 2007

Swanley, Kent, England

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) / Developer

  • Keyword research for http://www.worldtravelguide.net
  • Website optimization reports
  • Worked with Perl scripts to assist with the updating of SEO information on pages.
  • Performed maintenance tasks and managed the ticketing system.
  • Assigned tasks to other developers via the ticketing system.

Solutions with Service Mar. 2006 - Feb. 2007

London, ON

PHP / MySQL Developer

  • SEO (search engine optimization) tool development using PHP/MySQL and AJAX.
  • Website development/design and optimization for SEO using white hat techniques.
  • Various other PHP/MySQL projects.

Zeodev Solutions (Own Business) Jan. 2006 - Mar. 2006

London, ON

PHP / MySQL Developer

  • Web design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Developed database driven websites with PHP/MySQL

Netadvantage Solutions Apr. 2005 - Jan. 2006

London, ON

PHP / MySQL Developer / Server Admin

  • Was in charge of administering two web servers (Windows and Linux Server), a mail server and the DNS server
  • Designed database driven PHP/ASP solutions
  • Managed multiple MySQL databases
  • Worked on an email marketing web application for mass emailing (using PHP/MySQL)

Stream Jan. 2004 - Apr. 2005

London, ON

  • Provided technical support for an Internet Service Provider

Freelance Programmer Mar. 2003 - Dec. 2003

London, ON

  • Was working on a point of sale system for Head 2 Head Games, which is located in downtown London and currently have been working on a small project that enhances an online java game (About 30-60 people use this application).
  • Using VB.NET for the point of sale and C# for the java game enhancer.

GTN Communications Feb. 2001 - Mar. 2003

London, ON

  • Provided technical support for multiple Internet Service Providers
  • Helped customers resolve billing disputes

Department of National Defense Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2001

London, ON

  • Finished QL2 (Basic training)
  • Finished QL3 (Infantry training)

Personal Projects

Mobile Development (published applications)

  • SiteRank (iPhone)
  • SiteRank Lite (Android)
  • SiteRank Pro (Android)
  • Receipt Wallet (Android)
  • Invoice Pal (Android)
  • Allergy Pal (Android)
  • Model Release Pal (Android)

Websites

Education

BSc in Computer Science

London Metropolitan University, London, England

Computer Programmer

Fanshawe College, London, ON

References

Available upon request.