Northampton UK / howard.yeend@gmail.com
Availability
Not currently seeking work. Sorry! (updated July 2011)
Skills
- JavaScript (The Good Parts) / jQuery / HTML5 / CSS3 / Ajax / JSON / XKCD
- Object Oriented PHP 5
- MySQL
- Familiar with memcache and other elements involved in running high performance scalable websites from an architectural perspective.
- Excellent SEO ability; this resumé is ranked in the top results for “php CV” and “php programmer CV” (or is it just random, subject to Google’s whims? Probably…).
- Firefox addons, MSIE plugins, browser helper objects.
- My comment karma on reddit is over 9000.
- 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.
- A little windows application development including C#, VB.NET, and NSIS.
- I have some experience with MSSQL/SQL Server and Linux server administration, as well as being a NodeJS novice.
Qualifications
2011: St John Ambulance
Essential First Aid – All Ages (3 hour certificated course)
2008-2009: University of Oxford (St Anne’s College)
Subject: Computer Science MSc
Result: Pass, with distinction in dissertation.
My dissertation focused on implementing Adaptive Web Sites using Machine Learning and Ajax. I passed modules in Object Oriented Programming (with Java), Information Retrieval, Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning, and Compilers.
2004-2007: University of Wales Lampeter
Subject: Information Technology and Philosophical Studies BA (Joint hons)
Result: First Class Honours, awarded Lampeter Society Prize for IT
I undertook modules including SQL, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Modelling, Hypermedia and Web Design, Robotics, and Ethics. My final project, a ‘university simulator’ game, was written in VB.NET and MSSQL.
1999-2001: Northampton College
Distinction: City and Guilds “Computer Programming – Games & Quizzes”
Pass: City and Guilds “Computer Programming – Business Applications”
1995-1998: Northamptonshire Grammar School
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
I work daily with OO PHP 5, mySQL, cutting edge JavaScript (revealing module pattern), jQuery and JSON for projects including websites and firefox and chrome addons. I also developed an MSIE addon in C#, a language I learned specifically for the project.
I had worked at GG.COM before leaving to study for my MSc. I returned to help with the construction of a client’s website and 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 (GB1003528.5) with myself listed as one of three named inventors, is being offered as a licensing deal to key players in our industry, and even has applications outside the betting market. The client’s website was also delivered on time and to spec, enabling GG.COM Ltd to meet their budgetary targets.
Web Office Systems: Oct 2009 – Jan 2010 (4 months)
Job Title: Web Developer
Here I was responsible for developing and maintaining business oriented web applications, e-commerce websites and web services (SaaS) using PHP, mySQL, XML-RPC and Ajax, as well as performing routine linux server maintenance and customer support.
GG.COM / Twist Digital Media: 2007-2008 (1 year)
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 an Internet Explorer plugin for this calculator which allows people to use their sidebar to calculate bets while on other websites. My JS code has since been ported into objective C for a profitable iPhone app supported by iAds.
Freetimers Ltd / Poulson Enterprises Group: 2001-2005 (4 years)
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 ‘admin area’ product (now known as FreedomTM). At Freetimers, I was instrumental in the design and continued development of all technical products 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 with password authentication.
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.
Personal Statement
I enjoy varied work and am deeply interested in all aspects of computer technology. I express my creativity through technology and I enjoy creating innovative solutions to problems. I am passionate about doing it right. I agonise over which is the appropriate design pattern. I build with the future in mind.
My interests include machine learning, responsive UI design, and programming involving images. When unplugged from the internet, I enjoy photography and swimming (swam my first non-stop mile in July 2011), and I collect robots and Swiss Army Knives.
In addition to puremango.co.uk, I also maintain thingsinbooks.com, geekwallpapers.com, and have a handful of other side projects.
References available on request.
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