Curriculum Vitae

Details

Name:Adam Davis

Date of Birth: 11th July 1970

Address: Removed for web version – available on request

Telephone: Removed for web version – available on request

Mobile: 07810 755978

E-mail:

Availability:Immediate

Current Skills

  • A solid understanding of formal business processes and I.T. infrastructures, together with project management and strong analytical and design skills working to specific customer requirements.
  • Extensive web development skills using hand crafted HTML, DHTML, SSI, XML, XSLT, PHP, ASP and Javascript.
  • Advanced CGI scripting using Perl derived scripting languages including database interrogation, form posts and punch-out models such as https listeners.
  • Server experience at both installation and support level of Linux (Redhat, Mandrake and SuSE) and MS Windows 2000 Server.
  • Apache Web Server configuration, with StrongHold SSL.
  • Application development against multiple databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, Informix, Oracle) using web scripting languages, Delphi and QuickBASIC.
  • Advanced database design and development including XML design (DTD and Schema)
  • HP/UX knowledge. Microsoft IIS experience. Detailed Dreamweaver Ultradev experience.
  • Familiarity with Visual Basic, Perl, C, Informix, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.

Employment

Hogarth Chambers – Developer – May 2002 – Freelance

Full project life-cycle, design and development of database driven dynamic website.

Insight Inc. (formally Action Plc) – Senior eBusiness Developer July 1999 – April 2002

Alperton House, Bridgewater Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 1EH.

Working within the Web Team, I have been a major player in the re-launch of the award-winning (Source: Novell) Action.com website. As the senior developer, I was responsible for all aspect of our website, ranging from front-end customer interface development to back-end data manipulation. As the company XML expert I was tasked with the design and implementation of our database structures and communication scripts which had to provide real-time data flow to and from our internal systems and middleware messaging applications for our partners and affiliates. I also designed and developed much of the enhanced functionality such as the multiple billing/delivery address module, real-time credit card validation, on-line product browse, custom catalogue and customised landing page for our corporate clients, order tracking system and many other projects.

Additional responsibilities included working closely with our webmaster in supporting the site 24/7. This included remote monitoring of our server farm in order to anticipate and prevent disaster, as well as detailed site analysis used to enhance the customer experience. Feedback to customers on technical queries was also essential. Prior to this, I was given the project of providing Action with a corporate Intranet. I personally managed the feasibility study, design and implementation of this, which is now accessed by around 1000 staff located nationally.

Action Computer Supplies - Application Support Specialist May 1997 – July 1999

Working within the Project Development team, I took an active roll in the implementation and later support of our Services Management and Deployment application. In parallel to this, I was responsible for the support and enhancement of our in-house systems written in Delphi. Additionally, I was responsible for supporting our on-line transactional systems plus managing the overnight system processing performed by our operations team, offering them both direct support and business process management and analysis. Other responsibilities included documentation, internal staff training, quality assurance and testing. Also, I offered expertise to Platform Support where required. I was also responsible for solving live system problems resulting from program or data failure and offered direct user feedback when a solution was achieved. I took an active role in the implementation of Actions new MIS system, focusing on data migration, operational procedure analysis, documentation and training.

Action Computer Supplies - Pre-Sales Technical Specialist March 1996 - May 1997

Pre-sales technical information to customers on Action's complete product range. Official Toshiba pre-sales specialist. Other specialising areas include Psion products, Projectors, Internet and Network Computer infustructures and products. Educational specialist.

Action Computer Supplies - Post Sales Technical Specialist June 1994 - March 1996

Technical support for Action's complete product range, focusing mainly on hardware and configuration support, but encompassing all areas including software queries. Close contact with main suppliers and manufactures especially Toshiba, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Acorn, IBM, Canon and Epson. Pre-sales technical for Simnett Computers, the educational section of Action.

Action Computer Supplies - Network Operator / Support. December 1992 - June 1994

Supported internal company multi-server network (Novell / NT), hardware, peripherals and on-line transactional software, both backend and application. Responsible for scheduling out-of-hours procedures and backups.

Action Computer Supplies - Programmer November 1991 - December 1992

Programming in QuickBasic (with Btrieve extensions) and Progress 4GL for internal company use on large multi-user network environment. Main projects: On-line Order Processing System, Quote system, User reports to specification. Major emphasis placed on structured coding, quality assurance and testing procedures.

Past Freelance Work

Buxlow Preparatory School – Network, PC & Application Consultant

5/6 Castleton Gardens, Wembley, HA9 7QJ

Specification, Installation and total support for eleven user network with many peripherals. Regular meetings with the School to keep the IT room well equipped and up-to-date. Contract renewed six times. Major 2001 IT Room Enhancement Project successfully completed.

Inbetweeners - Official website for the British Motion Picture – Developer / Webmaster

Complete design and implementation of movie website, now live at

7 New Square, Intellectual Property Chambers – Developer / Webmaster

Complete design and implementation of company website, now live at

Buycards.co.uk, personalised on-line greeting card shop - Design and Programmer

Complete design and implementation of company website including domain analysis and registration. Technologies used include Javascript based shopping basket with on-line secure (SSL) credit card ordering with PGP encrypted email. Client recently purchased code.

Interests

Web design (personal site), active participant on Internet newsgroups. Computing (keen programmer). Home Cinema (installed own home cinema, avid collector of Laserdiscs and DVD). Photography (still, video and computer). Classical Music (particularly live). Regular Cinema and Theatregoer. Regular swimmer, squash player and gym goer.

Education

University of SwanseaSingleton Park, Swansea October 1988 - July 1991

Haydon SchoolWiltshire Lane, Northwood HillsSeptember 1986 - June 1988

Atholl SchoolRayners Lane, Pinner September 1981 - June 1986

Exam Results

Higher

BSc Computer Science (University of Wales).

A Level

Pure Mathematics and Statistics, Economics, Computer Science.

O Level

English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Probability, Applied Statistics, Physics, History, Computer Science, Economics, Religious Studies.

Additional

Pitman's Elementary Typing

RSA Core Text Processing Skills (Distinction)

Professional

Faculty LAN fundamentals, Novell NetWare 3.11 Advanced System Manager, Toshiba CSE5 Computer Technical Training, Compaq Technical Desktops and Laptops, Hewlett Packard Network Printers, Hewlett Packard PC Technical Support, Hewlett Packard Printer Awareness, Hewlett Packard Network Awareness,

Hewlett Packard Network Mass Storage, Oki S.I.D.M. Printers Product Support, Hewlett Packard Vectra PC Technical Support, Novell Networking Technologies, Novell NetWare Service and Support, Compaq Netelligent Products, Toshiba CSEC Computer Technical Training, Parity Training - Delphi for Windows Introduction, Parity Training - Delphi, Programming Introduction.