Web Software Platforms

• Apache, PHP, MySQL
• IIS, ASP.Net, MSSQL
• Jetty, XQL, eXist
• Lotus Domino

Development Environments

• Eclipse
• Aptana Studio
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Domino Designer

Other Tools

• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• SVN Source Code Repository

Development Standards and Methodologies

• Agile / Scrum / Extreme Programming
• Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle
• Joint Application Design / Rapid Prototyping
• Rapid Application Development
• W3C Accessibility Guidelines
• Dublin Core Metadata
• AGLS Metadata Standards

Consulting Skills

• Facilitation of workshops, focus groups and stakeholder interviews to aid the requirements gathering phase.
• Development of proposals, return on investment statements, functional specifications and technical specifications.
• Able to use CASE tools to rapidly map organisational requirements to functional system entities.
• Have written consulting methodologies for a number of specialised activities.

Project Management Skills

• Solid understanding of Structured Design, Joint Application Development and Rapid Application Development methodologies.
• Leadership approach to project management.
• Preparation and communication of interim and milestone reports.
• Familiar with industry best practise tools and methodologies for project management.
• Have undertaken IT specific project management training.
• Exposure to PMBoK and PRINCE2

Business Skills

• Familiarity with a wide range of business types, disciplines and IT requirements.
• Solid understanding of business IT procurement procedures.
• Ability to interact with all levels of business users.
• Staff management experience including conduction performance reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work History

November 2009 - Current: Web Developer - Digital Instinct

• Development of .NET applications
• Creation of Rich Internet application interfaces

Apr 2009 – November 2009: Project Manager / Business Analysis Team Leader - IServices Consulting

• Project management including resource management and client liaison
• Managing the business analysis consulting team.
• Performing business analysis and strategic consulting services for our clients.

Sep 2006 – Apr 2009: Lead Developer / Technical Director / CTO - Puttoo Limited

• Scoped, designed, developed and implemented our custom built software, including startup web venture puttoo.
• Managed the development process from initial concept through to launch.
• Managed development resources, communicated development progress to the board of directors.

Jun 2001 – Sep 2006: Senior Consultant / Software Architect - Enable Apps / Eos Solutions

• Scoped, designed, developed and implemented custom built and shrink-wrapped software solutions.
• Onsite client consulting, needs analysis, requirements gathering and preparation of proposals and responses to tenders.
• Management of development and co-development resources.
• Project management and software lifecycle management.

Oct 1999 - Jun 2001: Senior Consultant - Entercorp Solutions / Powerlan Ltd

• Developed and maintained software solutions for clients.
• Prepared and implemented our consulting and development methodology.
• Onsite consulting, needs analysis, requirements gathering and preparation of proposals.
• Liaison with external vendors and suppliers.

Nov 1998 - Oct 1999: Database Administrator - Wesley College Melbourne

• Implemented, maintained and coordinated delivery of database systems to 3000+ users across three campuses.
• Streamlined processes to cater for the dissemination, maintenance and life-cycle of 2500+ college-owned notebook computers.
• Developed interfaces to disparate data sources to improve information flow.

Feb 1995 - Mar 1996: Junior Programmer - Somerset Systems

• Developed custom software solutions using the Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office platforms.
• Maintained internal systems.

Education

Bachelor of Computing - Monash University

Associate Diploma in Computer Technology - Victoria University

Certificate of IT Project Management - Australian Institute of Management