JONATHAN M. WALLER
Jonathan Waller is an adaptable, proficient software developer in a wide variety of languages and methodologies. He sets and achieves high standards consistently, enjoying self development and learning new things. Jonathan is a strong team player, works well under pressure and is consumer-focused.
EXPERIENCE
| Sept 2008 - Ongoing |
Tanos.co.uk, Japan |
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From September 2008 onwards, I have been working full time as a public school teacher in Japan, and working on my own computing projects in the evenings. (C#, Java, PHP) |
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- LifeMapper - A web based application to predict potential passions based on your input. Maps the items you have input to related items and creates a "passion map" to derive new experiences you would be skilled in or passionate about. Uses the Wikipedia graph.
- WisdomTool - Uses common-sense data from MIT's open mind project to make educated guesses about items in our world. Not an inference engine. Creates new knowledge with a high probability of accuracy.
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| Jul 2007 - Sep 2008 |
CEO asked for this to be hidden, Tokyo, Japan |
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Technical lead. (C#, PHP, MySQL) |
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- Start-up company. Technical part of a two person team. Company received venture capital funding.
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| Jul 2007 - Sept 2008 |
Design Assured, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
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Web Development, Progamming and Project Management (PHP, MySQL) |
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- Built a recruitment website for experts skilled in SAP technologies.
- Companies and agencies could search for experts that met their requirements and availability dates and contact them, while keeping Design Assured informed for billing purposes.
- Small and large clients including LogicaCMG, Infosys, Deloitte Consulting, Honda Racing and Orange.
- Managed an extra developer and graphic designer.
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| Jan 2006 - Sept 2007 |
PHWT, Clerkenwell, London |
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.NET Application and Website Development (C#, ASP.Net, MCMS) |
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- Created and maintained high-traffic content managed intranet and Internet sites for clients including George Wimpey, Laing Homes, Mazda, Jaguar and Land Rover.
- Developed with C# following an Agile methodology. Used Sharepoint, MCMS, IIS, Active Directory and ASP.NET.
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| July 2005 - Jan 2006 |
AceMarine Ltd, Fife, Scotland |
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Freelance Development (C#, DirectInput, OpenGL) |
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- 3D physical solid-body simulation for novel hydrofoil design. Patent application planned.
- Corresponded with customer by phone, e-mail and on-site visits.
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| Aug 2005 - Oct 2005 |
Freyer Recruitment, Kent |
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Web development (C#, ASP, MSSQL) |
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- Worked on heuristic web-based CV-matching package for job applicants and recruitment consultants. Over 130,000 users signed up.
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| July 2004 - Sept 2004 |
Elysium Ltd, East Sussex |
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Developer - Web page and application development (C#, Perl, HTML) |
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- Extensive work on multi-language web sites for the BSI (EMEA/Asia), accessibility compliance.
- Created a selection of programs to accelerate workflow. These were used extensively by co-workers.
- Corresponded with customers, by phone and over email to solve problems and queries.
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EDUCATION
| Oct 2007 - Mar 2008 |
The Yamasa Institute, Okazaki, Japan |
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Advanced Intensive Japanese Programme |
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- Followed a balanced course practising Japanese reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- Took units to prepare for level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. (Business fluency)
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| 2004-2005 |
The University of Manchester |
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MSc Advanced Computer Science with ICT Management |
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- Final Project: Modular visualisation and analysis tool for tool for Atomic Force Microscopy. (C# / C)
- Led group of five through intensive week-long development of eBay-style book trading web application. Discovered teamwork is more than dividing work, but can be a remarkable force if done right. (PHP / Oracle)
- Included units in IT Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Automated Decision Support and Formal Methods.
- Qualified for specialisations in both Software Engineering and Advanced Applications.
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| 2001-2004 |
The University of Reading |
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BSc Computer Science - 2.1 Achieved |
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- Included units in Business, Law and Ethics.
- Final Project: Multi platform OpenGL Online Collaborative Environment. (Java - Eclipse / VB)
- Corresponded with manager from Heathrow Airport to perform system analysis for planned air-traffic control upgrade. (Led group of six.)
- Developed teamwork and project management skills.
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| 1994-2001 |
Beacon Community College, Crowborough |
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A-Levels: Computer Science (A), Modular Physics (C), Maths (C), Further Maths-AS (C), General Studies (D) |
| 1999 |
GCSEs: 11 Subjects (1 x A*, 2 x A, 3 x B, 3 x C)
(Inc. English, Maths and Science) |
LANGUAGES
- English - Native speaker. Skilled technical writer and improving creative writer.
- Japanese - Post-GCSE; enthusiastically working towards JLPT 2 (Business fluency)
COMPUTING SKILLS
| I am experienced in the following languages: |
| Active Server Pages | Work on commercial database-backed web applications. PayPal integration, administration tools and helped with CV matching heuristics. |
| C | Variety of programs, including some which use OpenGL. Created software to drive external "twinkling light" unit. |
| VC++ / C++ | Formal training within undergraduate degree. Created a small (16x16 pixel!) Tetris clone. |
| C# / .NET | Created 3D marine physics simulation and extensible inter-atomic distortion research tool. |
| Pascal (Delphi) | Many programs including: Open-Source gesture recognition and camera-based robot guidance AI. |
| HTML / XML / XHTML / CSS / RSS | Enthusiastic web publisher. Work on personal and commercial multi-language web sites. Likes playing with APIs. |
| Java | Created multi-language 3D collaborative environment. Loves Eclipse. |
| JavaScript / VBScript | Created many scripts, including fractal generation and a JavaScript chat interface. Likes AJAX, but checks things with a screen reader. |
| PHP | Over 10 years experience. Created an online multiplayer text-based game and custom Tidy-style HTML cleaner. Likes regular expressions. Automated payment and item download through PayPal IPN, custom PHP error reporting. |
| Visual Basic | Many programs including: ASCII art generator, landscape generation and voice controlled agent. |
Software and Technologies:
| Active X | Created Active X control for online doodling. |
| Games | Created 2D and 3D games (Arcade / Driving / FlightSim), in a variety of languages. (Some DirectX) |
| TCP/IP / Internet | Created web and desktop applications including a secure chat program that sends email and SMS. |
| Web Site / Webserver Administration | Long-time administrator and consultant for commercial and voluntary (council) web projects. Experienced user of IIS and Apache. |
| Linux / UNIX | Installed and use Slackware, Debian and SuSE. Regular user of CVS. |
| Ethernet / Wireless Routing |
Administrated a multi-homed 14 computer Linux, FreeBSD and Windows wireless/cabled network. Used internal DNS (BIND 9) and load balancing through multiple upstream connections. |
| Microsoft Windows and Office | Very experienced user of all versions of Windows. |
| Databases - DBMS / RDBMS | User of MySQL, Oracle and MS Access. Created personal and commercial database-backed web sites. Several research projects that datamine Wikipedia. Formal training in OLAP, data warehousing and data mining technologies. |
Key Skills:
| Project Management / Teamwork | I enjoy the challenge of setting and achieving high goals through a hands-off, leadership approach, trust in one's colleagues, open communication, quality control and division of work by interests and ability. I believe myself to be a team player. |
| Planning and Organising | Created web system for managing and prioritising pending tasks. Likes to be on top of things, even if not in field of expertise. I set aside time each week to reflect on progress and plan new goals. |
| Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving | I love a meaty problem to get my teeth into. Technically proficient with an eye on the overall picture. Suggested improvements to patent-bound hydrofoil design. (AceMarine Ltd, 2005) |
| Personal Effectiveness | Set up habits for personal development in health, language learning and computing skills. Eye on long term goals with quick turnaround for short-term tasks. |
| Research | Involved in six month research and development project for MSc degree. Effective and thorough approach to solution finding. Not afraid to seek out who knows. |
| Communication / Interpersonal skills | A participant in an aid trip to The Gambia, Western Africa, taking school supplies and money. I raised funds and negotiated a suitcase of free materials from a stationary supplier.
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| Philosophy | Strong belief in the competency and motives of all. I enjoy the challenge of explaining solutions to non-technical users, wholly and in an accessible way. Tell me why I'm wrong and I'll grow.
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INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
| Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Society (SWAGA) |
- Elected Vice President 2002 / Elected Secretary 2003
- Negotiated reduced membership rates for members to a large external Science Fiction society.
- Gained strong experience of working in a team through communication and persuasion.
- Contributed to marketing efforts, making SWAGA the 2nd largest Reading University society.
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| Gesture - Open Source Gesture Recognition Library |
- Managed a geographically diverse team of five with many areas of talent.
- Focused the team members towards a common vision.
- Managed quality control and deadlines in a tactful but effective way.
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HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
Skiing, Freehand Sketching, Musicals, Cunning Technology, Usability/Accessibility, Something New.
REFEREES
Commercial, voluntary and academic references available on request |
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