Northampton / howard.yeend@gmail.com / 07790 816291
Availability
Not currently seeking work. Sorry! (updated Aug 2010)
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 including SQL, Artificial Intelligence, 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
Initially taken on board to help with the construction of a client’s website, I brought an idea for a new product to GG. Immediately seeing the potential, the company switched focus and direction around this idea. The product is now being developed by myself and other team members, is patent pending, and is being offered as a licensing deal to key players in our industry, and even has applications outside our domain. The client’s website was also delivered on time and to spec, enabling GG.com Ltd to meet their budgetary needs.
Working day to day with solidly OO PHP 5, mySQL, HTML5 and cutting edge JavaScript (module pattern), jQuery, XUL and JSON, I am also involved with designing the new server architecture – my input is sought on how to use squid and memcache in conjunction with our existing hardware to implement a robust API server and CDN, not only for the high-traffic GG.com website but also for other products and web applications that the company offers.
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 PHP 5/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
- Object Oriented PHP 5
- MySQL
- Excellent SEO ability; this resumé is ranked in the top results for “php CV” and “php programmer CV“.
- Windows application development including C#, VB.NET, and NSIS.
- Firefox addons, MSIE plugins, browser helper objects.
- My GPL PHP CAPTCHA script was used by Apple and Mozilla, among others.
- My work on CAPTCHA security has been cited by W3C.
- 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.
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, gifexplode.com and geekwallpapers.com.
References available on request.
