BIOGRAPHY

Professional Experience & Goals

During the last three years I have been working within the research and development department designing and building a range of dynamic web based internal company systems using PHP, MySQL and AJAX. My role in the department made me responsible for the architecture, design, maintenance and ongoing development of the systems.

During the past year I have been redesigning the range of systems as J2EE enterprise applications running on IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 using some of the latest technologies such as Hibernate/JPA, Spring, EJB3 and Web Services (JAX-WS). I am familiar with the complete project life cycle and the needs of teams within each phase. I have experience communicating with clients and understanding their needs.

Specialities

Web Development / Design

PHP, MySQL, AJAX, JavaScript, XML, CSS, XHTML (Web Standards), CodeIgniter,
Zend, Prototype, Scriptaculous

Software Engineering

Java / J2EE, Hibernate, JPA, Spring, JUnit, Web Services (JAX-RPC), SOA, SVN.
IBM DB2 9.
IBM Rational Software Architect 6.0 - 7.5.
IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 – 7.
Strong Database Administration / SQL Skills.

Development Platforms / Tools

Apache, Eclipse, Navicat, Adobe Flash, Photoshop & Dreamweaver

Operating Systems

Windows XP, Vista, 7 & Server 2003, OpenSUSE Linux 10.3 – 11.1

Employment

2007 - Present

Software Engineer

Erebor ltd

Trowbridge

As the lead PHP, MySQL & AJAX developer for the research and development department within Erebor Ltd, I was responsible for the complete development of a range of internal company projects, from liaising with business analysts and clients to final deployment and documentation. The projects followed best practise such as source code versioning and test-driven development.

Erebor Ltd is IBM’s leading WebSphere Business Integration focused partner in the UK. While there I developed a range of internal web based systems to streamline company processes including, sales processing, holiday booking, recruitment and asset management. The systems were developed using a prototyping / RAD methodology with continual communication to ensure specifications were being met through every stage of the project. During past two years I have be re-developing the process management systems as J2EE applications on the WebSphere Application Server environment. The application’s development incorporated an array of technologies including Hibernate/JPA, Web Services (JAX-RPC), EJB2.1/EJB3 and JSP/JSF.

This role greatly strengthened my web, SQL and communicational skills. I also gained experience developing J2EE applications using the IBM rational product set, running on the IBM WebSphere application server platform in conjunction with IBM DB2 and MS Active Directory for authentication. I was also involved in some minor projects with the service delivery department and attended various training courses including business process modelling and application server architecture.

2006

Web Development (Temp)

Aerian Studios / Wiltshire College

I worked as a temp web developer through Wiltshire College with Aerian Studios on a simple website for the Wiltshire Youth Arts Partnership. The site was written in PHP with MySQL backend enabling a simple artist search system.

2003 – 2005

Kwik-Save

Melksham

I worked as a part time shop assistant until July 2005 when the store unfortunately closed. I am EPOS and shop floor trained. My role involved customer service and also supervising new staff and assisting with their training.

Work Experience

2007

Erebor ltd

Calne

During my degree I completed a five week work placement at Erebor ltd designing and building a web based asset management system using PHP and MySQL. Following the completion of the work placement they offered me a job as a software engineer which I accepted.

2005

DS Smith Packaging

Devizes

I completed a two week work experience at DS Smith Packaging in Devizes, this involved performing an audit on all the hardware and software used within the factory. During my work experience I used specialist audit software new to the company. I then wrote a user guide for the IT administrator and staff.

2002

Oakhampton Army Camp

Dartmoor

I successfully completed week of military training, including orienteering, PT (physical training), SAT (weapons range) and drilling.

Qualifications

2006 – 2009

University of Bath

BSc (Hons) Degree Computing	Grade: 1st
Foundation Degree Computing	Grade: 1st

2003 – 2006

Wiltshire College

Trowbridge

BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners	Grade: Distinction (DDD)
BTEC First Diploma for IT Practitioners	Grade: Distinction (DD)
NCFE Intermediate Certificate in Multimedia Design

1998 – 2003

George Ward School

Melksham

6 GCSEs at levels C(4), D(2), E(1). 1 GNVQ(Pass)

More detailed information available on the Education page.