howard.yeend@gmail.com – 07790 816291
Availability
Not currently seeking work. Sorry!
Qualifications
Oxford University 2008-2009
Subject: Computer Science MSc
Result: Pass, distinction in dissertation.
My dissertation focused on implementing Adaptive Web Sites using machine learning and Ajax. I passed modules including Object Oriented Programming with JAVA, Information Retrieval, Computational Linguistics and Compilers.
University of Wales Lampeter 2004-2007
Subject: Information Technology and Philosophical Studies BA
Result: First Class Honours, awarded Lampeter Society Prize for IT
I undertook modules in Databases, Computer Modelling, Robotics and Ethics. My final project, a game, was written in VB.NET and MSSQL.
Northampton College 1999-2001
Distinction: City and Guilds “Computer Programming – Games & Quizzes”
Pass: City and Guilds “Computer Programming – Business Applications”
Pitsford Independent School 1995-1998
9 GCSEs: Physics (B), English Lit (B), English Lang (B), German (B), French (B), Maths (C), Chemistry (C), Biology (C), Geography (C).
Commercial Experience
GG.com / Twist Digital Media: Feb 2010-current
Job Title: Web Developer
Returning to my previous role as a web developer, I am developing new products in javascript/json/xul, object oriented PHP 5 and mySQL.
Web Office Systems: Oct 2009-Feb 2010
Job Title: Web Developer
Here I was responsible for developing and maintaining business oriented web applications and web services (SaaS) using PHP, mySQL, XML-RPC and Ajax, as well as performing routine linux server maintenance.
GG.com / Twist Digital Media: 2007-2008
Job Title: Web Developer
Primarily developing in PHP5/mySQL, this role was split 70/30 between maintaining existing systems and R&D for new business directions. The company was looking to expand its web offerings with new in-browser betting games. I provided extensive input on technical feasibility for new projects, as well as being actively sought for my ideas for new business directions. During my time at GG, I redeveloped a javascript bet calculator which was deemed worthy of spinning off to a standalone website in its own right. I wrote a Firefox extension and Internet Explorer plugin for this calculator which allows people to use their sidebar to calculate bets while on other websites.
Freetimers Ltd / Poulson Enterprises Group: 2001-2005
Job Titles: Internet Programmer, Senior Database Programmer
My role at Freetimers progressed rapidly from a junior technical role to being the primary designer and maintainer of the flagship product, FreedomTM. At Freetimers, I was instrumental in the design and continued development of all technical products now offered to clients. These products include a multi-lingual, multi-website content management system, a web-managed stock control system including ecommerce, and web-based bulk email software, as well as the multi-user admin shell.
When I first started, Freetimers websites were produced from scratch on a per-client basis. My ideas and technical expertise allowed me to create standard, re-usable and upgradable modules that enabled Freetimers to massively reduce development time and continually improve the products offered to clients. I also managed a small number of junior developers, and brought their skill level forwards; under my supervision, a web graphics designer also became a html developer, and a html/PHP developer became a PHP/mySQL developer.
General IT Skills
- Standards-Compliant HTML / JavaScript / jQuery / dHTML / Ajax / JSON / “web2.0 technologies”
- Object Oriented PHP5, PHP4
- MySQL
- VBA, VB6, VB.NET
- Excellent SEO ability; this PHP resumé is ranked in the top results for “php CV” and “php programmer CV“.
- Firefox extensions, greasemonkey scripts, MSIE plugins
- Apache administration under both Windows and Linux
- My work on CAPTCHA security has been cited by w3.org
- My GPL PHP CAPTCHA script was used by Apple and Mozilla, among others.
- One of my PHP scripts has an average rating of 4½/5 from 100+ reviewers on hotscripts.net.
- I have some experience with MSSQL/SQL Server and Linux server administration using putty/SSH.
Personal Statement
I am a highly motivated individual who thrives on interesting challenges and works best under pressure. I enjoy varied work and am deeply interested in all aspects of computer technology.
My interests include machine learning, responsive UI design, and programming involving images. I also enjoy photography and science fiction. I am also a keen swimmer and collect robots and swiss army knives.
In addition to puremango.co.uk, I also maintain thingsinbooks.com and gifexplode.com.
References available on request.
