Skill Summary

Primary Development Languages, Frameworks & Tools
  • Sun Java up to JDK 1.5, Servlets, JSP, Hibernate, Spring
  • Microsoft Development tools including, .NET, .NET Compact Framework, Visual Basic 5,6 & .NET, C#
  • Superbase & Superbase Next Generation (SIMPOL)
  • Installation Tool Languages included Wise & Installshield
  • Macromedia Actionscript
  • HTML, Javascript, XML Markup
  • Sun Netbeans Java IDE
  • Microsoft Visual Studio IDE
  • Dreamweaver HTML Editor
  • Adobe Photoshop
Secondary Development Languages, Frameworks & Tools
  • C / C++
  • PHP / Ruby on rails.

July 2000 - Present Day

Software & Website development consultant
  • Provided Superbase support and bespoke software solutions to Superbase Developers PLC, including 3D fertility model engine, electronic payment gateway processing components, MS Outlook/Office interfaces, Video/Audio capture & playback utilities, Scanner interfaces, Live update components, interfaces to medical systems.
  • Developed online Ammunition storage and handling information system for United States Army. System development includes dynamic website written using SMPOL (Superbase next generation language) and requires custom ActiveX components written with Visual Basic 6
  • Developed online & handheld military logistics system for U.S. Military, utilising barcode technology, GPS technology, Mapping technology. Developed using .NET, .NET Compact framework, Macromedia Flash, Superbase.
  • Ongoing provision of Java, ActiveX & .NET Components for Superbase Developers PLC.
  • Ongoing development & support of legal practice management software and java based website for U.S. New Jersey based legal firm.
  • Developed various training and support aids using Flash, Robohelp, Captivate.
  • Developed java based website to provide online GPS tracking service for use in middle east. Also provided handheld solution to provide tracking capabilities to Pocket PC based PDA's as well as self contained tracking units. Website provides mapping, reporting unit control and geofencing capabilities.
  • Provided consultancy as co-developer on Egyptian digital mapping project, resulting in first ever digital Egyptian maps which were consequently used in the first GPS Navigation software for Egypt.
  • Development online summer school enrolment system for Edinburgh University.
  • Developed various tools for Superbase Next Generation release including RSS news reader, Web based Mail Reader. Weblog Comment engine.
  • Developed desktop & handheld kitchen/cellar management software for St Catherine's College, University of Cambridge.

October 1999 - June 2000

Timeout traveling around Australia
March 1998 - October 1999
CMG Logica UK Ltd - Analyst Programmer (Contract)
  • Developed CMG's core payroll software and provided custom component development using Superbase.
  • Designed/Enhanced company benefits software for Somerfield retail store.
  • Designed suite of software for British Nuclear Fuels Limited.
  • Developed critical custom payroll solutions for clients including Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), Burger King, Government Communication Head Quarters (GCHQ), Defense Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA).

March 1997 to March 1998

Medacs Healthcare Services - Analyst Programmer (Sub-Contract)
  • Provided maintenance, support and developed enhancements for Superbase patient/doctor job matching and accounting system.
  • Provided data conversion software to assist with change over to VB system.
  • Developed and maintained various stored procedures/reports using SQL Server & Crystal Reports pro.
  • Provided online/remote IT support throughout the United Kingdom.
  • General Windows NT / Exchange administration.
  • Provided user interface enhancements using Visual Basic 5
  • Utilised Visual Basic 5 and SQL Server 6.5 to amend main recruitment system.

August 1995 to March 1997

Dowling Associates Limited - Analyst Programmer (Permanent)
  • Analysed and developed a geographical information system (GIS) for Sandwell Metropolitan District Borough Council.
  • Developed interfaces between Mapinfo, Wordperfect and Superbase to provide integrated mapping and document production.
  • Developed DLL's and custom components for use within Superbase using Borland's Delphi.
  • Developed Council's "Print Manager" operational back-end print server designed to give instant client response & print job management functionality for workstations.
  • Designed and developed "Comment Manager", A facility to overcome Superbase's 4kb string limit
  • Co-Designed and developed "System Builder", a facility to provide management with ability to build and customise their own data aware forms
  • Took product through full systems life cycle, providing onsite and remote support and training throughout.