| Operating Systems - Windows 9x, NT 4 Workstation
& Server, Windows 2000 Professional, MS-DOS,
Windows 3.x
Programming Languages - Visual Basic 5 / 6,
COM, ADO, JavaScript, VB Script, HTML, JAVA, JAVA Servlets. Have used C++,
ADA, Pascal.
Databases - Microsoft Access 97 /
2000, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, ODBC, CA Open Ingress.
Internet - Internet
Explorer & Netscape Navigator (All versions), FrontPage 98 & 2000,
Macromedia Dreamweaver 3, Flash 4, Drumbeat 2000.
Other Apps - Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, Project,
Excel and Outlook. (97 & 2000 versions), Verity Search, Macromedia Director
6, PhotoShop 5, IIS 4.0, Microsoft Visual Source Safe 6.0, PC Anywhere, Adobe
Acrobat.
Misc. - Project management, planning and control, knowledge of the PRINCE and ISO
9000 standards.
Training Courses Attended
- 5 Day - 'Interquad IT Training' course,
Implementing a Database with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
- 3 Day - Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and
Operating System Essentials.
- 5 Day - 'Sun Educational Services' course in Java Programming.
- 3 Day - 'QA Training'
Course, Object Orientated Software Design.
- 1 Day - Internally run course in Communication Skills.
- 5 Day - 'Interquad IT Training' course, System
Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
- 3 Day - 'Transmedia Training' course, Fundamentals of
Macromedia Flash 4, Dreamweaver 3 and Fireworks 3.
- 1 Day - Internally run course in Change
Management.
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September 1999 to Present - Ricardo Consulting Engineers
Job Title: Web Applications Programmer
Background: Based in Shoreham West
Sussex, Ricardo Consulting Eng. employs around 800 people, their primary business
is in the design, testing and prototype manufacture of components for the
automotive industry. I work as part of the 15-20 strong IT team. Working as part of the
~20 strong IT team I am the main developer for the companies Intranet based
Knowledge Management system and one of two developers working on the
Company web site (www.ricardo.com). In addition to these duties I also
provide support for the Intranet,
database development and business specific VB development..
Current Duties: Developer of the group's
Intranet based knowledge management system supporting around 1300 users across
the Ricardo group. The system consists of HTML pages and JAVA Servlets and is built around a large SQL
Server 7.0 database. SQA is handled by me using Visual Source Safe 6.0 and a custom
Access 97 database for logging bugs/requests etc. that I designed and implemented
for the task. Backup Administrator for above system, installation and
configuration of server and supporting applications. Installation,
configuration and template modification for the Verity Search search engine.
Previous Duties: Maintenance and enhancement of
the company Intranet and Web Presence using tools such as Microsoft
FrontPage 98/2000, Macromedia Drumbeat 2000 (ASP), Flash 4.0 and
Dreamweaver 3.0. Database design, maintenance and creation using Microsoft
Access 97, and Visual Basic 6. Developed a prototype browser based system that
allowed for the storage, completion and submitting of weekly time sheets for the whole
site. Build around an Access database and using ASP, ADO, COM,
JavaScript and VBScript. Designed and implemented corporate screensaver in
Visual Basic using ADO, displays company notices by retrieving information
from the KM SQL Server.
Nov 1997 to Present - Independent Computer Consultant
Working within the local area, advising clients on computer purchases.
Installation and troubleshooting of hardware and software under Windows 95 / 98. Training
in Internet applications, Office 97 and Windows 95/98. Training given in MS-Office and
Internet applications; Outlook, Explorer, FTP etc. Complete design, creation and
maintenance of several personal and small business web sites. Some of my clients comprise:
Millennium
Teamwork - Flight Simulator Training
R. Luckin
& Co. - Retailer
Goldilocks - Hair Salon
Selective
Promotions - Marketing
Sporting
Services - Manufacturers Agent
King
Dovecotes - Carpenters / Retailer
Jan 1997 to April 1999 - Stephen Sharpe Cameras - Hassocks, East
Sussex
Main duties included the original setup and management of
the company Web-Site, Email and Stock Database. Design and formatting of the weekly
adverts, which were published in ‘Amateur Photographer’ magazine. Dealing with
customer queries and retail cash / credit card sales via the telephone. Some exposure to
digital photography techniques.
Working in the shop gave me experience in many of the necessities of a genuine working
environment e.g. punctuality, reliability and self motivation, as well as the ability to
work with others and use my own initiative when necessary.
1995 to 1997 - Vacant Property Specialists - Buckinghamshire
Worked for the above company on a sub-contract basis maintaining the
gardens of properties on the books of various Estate Agents in the South of England.
1993 to 1997 - Logs ‘n’ Things - Turners Hill, West Sussex
Set up the above business to generate
some extra income. Business was in the
supply of burning logs, lighting wood, charcoal etc. to the public within
the local area.
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