Jun '08 - Present
Strategic Systems Solutions
I am currently working as a SharePoint technical lead for an IT
consultancy. I am involved in a project to provide extranet,
Internet and intranet sites for a pensions provider. My role is
to provide a lead for the technical implementation of the
project, to work closely with the customer to clarify
requirements and to help coordinate the development and testing
teams as well as the customers own testing.
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Oct '07 - Nov '07
Aspire Technology
I acted as a consultant developer on a project to migrate
the asp intranet of a national construction company to MOSS 2007.
This involved the development of custom web parts, content
types and site definitions. I developed a web part to allow
users to update their Active Directory details as well as
other web parts that displayed custom information relevant
to the current user.
Jan '06 – Jun '08
Akzo Nobel – International Paint, Gateshead
Project Leader
I led the operational implementation of a SharePoint based intranet across an organisation that
contains four distinct business units and spans the globe. As part of this role I advised the regional
and market SharePoint coordinators in identifying project requirements and generating solutions. I worked
to develop solutions to the strategic issues of an implementation that has a user base of 8000. This
included developing and delivering training, identifying 3rd party products that enhanced the
implementation where a requirement existed and assisting key business projects to leverage benefit
from SharePoint.
I worked on projects with MOSS 2007 to develop content managed Internet sites for
several of the business units. This included development of custom web parts, master pages, page
layouts, content types, customisation of search, custom workflow, custom navigation controls and
variations.
Sept '02 – Jan '06
Waterstons, Durham
Technical Project Manager
I began working for Waterstons, an IT solutions provider, as a
graduate developer using C#, ASP.net and SQL Server 2000. Within 1 year I progressed to the
position of lead developer, responsible for all technical design and implementation, on a large
e-government project for Darlington Council and the local strategic partnership. This was a web
based portal project using C#, ADO.net, ASP.net, SQL Server 2000, Microsoft CMS2002 and Windows
SharePoint Services following W3C accessibility guidelines. The portal facilitates the interaction
of the partnership members with each other and the people of Darlington through the use of collaborative
tools and web content management. During the final phase of the project I was responsible for the
delivery of training sessions to end users with a range of skill levels.
I project managed a cost management system for a national house builder and a sales and after
care system for the same company. This involved managing a team of 5 developers and testers, ensuring
quality standards were maintained, acting as the key client-facing member of the team and chairing
client and internal team meetings to assess and report on progress. In addition to project management
I was involved in analysis and requirements gathering as well as training for the project.
As project manager I was directly involved in team members appraisal and performance development.
This involved providing ongoing coaching, support and direction for team members, managing
underperformance, recognising outstanding achievement, setting performance targets and carrying
out salary and development reviews.
Summer '02
Camp Encore/Coda, Maine, USA
Head Counsellor
As part of the management team at a musical summer camp I was responsible for the guidance and
leadership of 38 staff. My daily duties included organising schedules and activities, leading
meetings and training staff. I was responsible for the welfare of 160 children ensuring that
they were well cared for and providing support and assistance to other members of the staff in
the overall pursuit of this goal.
March – June '02
Beaumont Colson, Newcastle upon Tyne
Software Developer
At this small IT solutions provider I developed a database application using Delphi for a charitable
organisation that allowed them to keep track of the contact they had with their clients. The
application produced relevant reports that allowed the charity to obtain funding.
Summer '00
Camp Encore/Coda, Maine, USA
Waterfront Director
In this position I was responsible for leading a team of 10 lifeguards and swimming instructors
with the objective of providing 160 children with swimming, sailing and boating lessons on a daily
basis. It was my duty to ensure that the waterfront was run in a safe and highly efficient manner.
I was able to develop management skills and techniques to ensure that this was possible whilst
fostering the spirit of fun and enjoyment crucial to the environment in which I was working.
I provided a week of training to the waterfront staff on their arrival at camp during which I
was able to develop my public speaking and presentation skills.