13 years computing and multimedia experience with particular focus on 3D visualisation, web development and graphic design. Skills and software experience acquired during this time include:
Cold Fusion application development, 3D Studio Max modelling and animation, Dreamweaver, Dreamweaver behaviours, HTML, CSS, DHTML, DHTML menu builder, VRML, SQL, IIS, NT Server, PWS, PhotoShop, Paintshop Pro, Adobe Premier, Flash, Fireworks, Javascript, Content Management Systems, MS Access, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
Employment historyEnd 2002 – Current
Self employed IT professional working freelance on a wide range of Internet based projects, principal client Living Countryside Ltd producers of the www.ukagriculture.com website. Being involved with this project since conception, I have developed the site extensively over the last 5 years, including all graphic design using Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop. Custom images, animations and videos using 3D Studio Max and Adobe Premier. Web design and remote administration tools using Cold Fusion, HTML, CSS, SQL, DHTML, Dreamweaver, Dreamweaver behaviours and Javascript.SEO - Search engine keywords optimised on Google for UKAgriculture.com and Living Countryside:
Uk agriculture 1st, farming pictures 1st, coppicing 1st, english charcoal 1st, oilseed rape 1st, uk farming 4th, agriculture 6th
Other clients include:
Art for Offices, initial website design and development. On-site training for staff in website administration and management. Art for Offices has twenty-five years worldwide experience of sourcing and commissioning art.
MCS Construction, website design and development. Management & Construction Services have been building their reputation in construction since 1982.
Hampshire Country Learning, website design and development. Website developed to give opportunities for all school age children in Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth to visit and learn about the countryside.
Cholderton Estate, website design and development. Information point giving excellent examples of sustainable agriculture in practice.
Jan 2000 – Nov 2002
Multimedia and website developer with Shopping Arcade Online Ltd responsible for the design and management of a dynamic online shopping portal along with 20 cloned variants currently listed at http:/www.2020net.com. I developed the Shopping Arcade shopping portal using Coldfusion, including on-line subscription and remote content administration.I was involved in the sales process, where I would help to complete tender documents and attend prospect briefings.
Shopping Arcade developed the UKAgriculture.com website for Living Countryside Ltd, helping to educate the public in all aspects of agriculture, the countryside and the rural economy. Principle sections of the UK Agriculture website I developed include: multimedia database, conservation database and the field to fridge series. I developed each section using Cold Fusion including secure back-end content management for remote administration.
In addition to this I created the 3D virtual reality history of the countryside series featured on BBC1, visualising 20 key stages in our countryside’s history covering the last 15000 years using 3D Studio Max.
Other websites built and managed during my employment with Shopping Arcade include:
The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, website design and development including ‘members only’ on-line contacts database with secure remote administration. Website dedicated to the support of education and training in the design and production of footwear and associated leather accessories and the promotion of the footwear industry.
The Penguin Café Orchestra, initial website design and development. The Penguin Café Orchestra's music has been widely used in film, advertising, television and radio.
1999 – 2000
Internet Consultant with Servonet IT specialising in the development of bespoke e-business solutions. Employed within the Web Development division, responsibilities included client briefing, rough design, website development and final publishing. Software and code used to develop websites include: Cold Fusion v3, 3D Studio Max, Fireworks, Flash, PhotoShop, Paintshop Pro, Dreamweaver, Superscape VRT, HTML and Javascript.Other websites built and managed during my employment at Servonet IT include:
http://www.winnersquest.co.uk, website design and development. Providing access to Winners Quest website via a premium rate phone connection. The site itself allows visitors to enter competitions and to win rare and valuable Beanie Babies.
http://www.web-tec.co.uk, website design and development. An internal project to produce Internet kiosk's to be placed in public areas such as pubs, train stations and shopping malls.
http://www.plantetportal.co.uk, Flash demonstration site for installation on Internet kiosks being development by Web Tec.
1997 – 1999
Web Designer for Technology Marketing Ltd provided Internet focused solutions to local Hampshire businesses. Duties included the design and building of web sites and online 3D-web content. Software and code used to develop websites include: Cold Fusion v3, SQL server, 3D Studio, 3D Studio Max, Superscape VRT, Paintshop Pro, Anansi, HTML and Javascript.I was also involved in the sales process, where I would help to complete tender documents and attend prospect briefings.
Other websites built and managed during my employment at Technology Marketing include:
http://www.blinddate.co.uk, website design and development. Singles dating website making it easy for individuals looking for a relationship to get in touch with other like minded people in a secure environment.
http://www.hantslife.co.uk, website design and development. Website to serve as a local source of information for residents of Hampshire.
1993 – 1997
Project Co-ordinator for Tao Systems Ltd. Tao (pronounced Dow) Systems is the creator of Taos, a massively parallel operating system. I was involved with day-to-day management of various teams and making status reports to the Tao board regarding the development of Spyfish arcade game. Created various underwater landscapes for Spyfish using 3D Studio V4.
1991 – 1993
Sales & Marketing Director, Tantric Technologies Ltd. Tantric is a small co-operative organisation, supplying IT equipment to local businesses. Responsibilities included promotion of Tantric and new business lead generation.
1984 – 1991
Held a variety of non-IT related jobs in construction and sales.
Additional professional activities
Setting up of trade shows for Tantric Technologies and Tao Systems Ltd at the CeBIT show in Hanover Germany. I demonstrated the Tao Operating System to the general public on the Motorola stand.Awards received Awarded World of the Week on the Virtual World Wide Web for my Superscape shopping mall. This increased traffic to our site 10 fold overnight.
Interests
Many interests including astronomy, archaeology, Formula 1, golf and football.