C.V. for Rob Ford |
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Personal: |
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| Marital Status: | Married | |
| Driving License: | Full (Clean) UK | |
| Health: | Excellent | |
Core Competencies: |
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PHP |
PHP 5 & 4 object oriented programming | |
| MVC Frameworks (CodeIgniter, CakePHP etc) | ||
| Web Services & XML | ||
MySQL / MS SQL Server |
Relational database design, build & optimisation | |
| SQL queries/stored procedures | ||
HTML |
Hand coded XHTML 1.0/1.1 Strict | |
| Hand coded CSS2 | ||
| Table-less CSS based cross-browser design | ||
| Coding to AAA conformance and WAI guidelines | ||
Javascript |
Procedural/OO programming | |
| Advanced AJAX based interfaces/interaction (Prototype, Scriptaculous, Mootools etc. and home-rolled) | ||
E-Commerce |
All aspects | |
Version Control |
Subversion & CVS | |
Additional Competencies: |
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Graphics & Animation |
Photoshop / Fireworks / Illustrator / Flash | |
Streaming Media |
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Documentation |
Database schemas | |
| Functional Specs | ||
| Technical Specs | ||
| User Guides | ||
Industry Experience: |
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20th April 2009 - present:Contract web developer |
Teachers TV |
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I have been developing a custom content management system for teachers tv to enable them to manage content on their new website in addition to assisting with the build of the new end-user facing site. Technologies used include php 4 & 5 (custom frameworks), MySQL, XHTML & jQuery. The javascript element is particularly involved, including loading, manipulating and saving complex data sets on the fly, drag & drop interfaces and custom data validation. I am currently booked here until the end of September 2009. |
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Feb 2009 - Early April 2009:Contract web developer |
Altogether Digital |
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I worked as both a back & front-end developer on quite a number of different projects for Glenfiddich, Apple and ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies). I was responsible for: creation of semantic, cross-browser markup from photoshop templates & integration into PHP and .Net application frameworks, advanced javascript. Creation of bespoke PHP systems and WordPress plugins / skinning. Localisation (Apple). Sample URL's: shop.thebalvenie.com (coming soon), apple.com/fr/macpro, daysoutguide.co.uk |
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June 2008 - End Jan 2009:Contract front-end developer |
Conchango |
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I spent 4 months working in an Agile environment, on the new River Island web site (going live 2nd Quarter 2009). I was responsible for: creation of semantic, cross-browser markup from photoshop templates & integration into a .Net application framework, advanced javascript including in-page animation, client-server interaction and implementation of custom Omniture reporting. I also worked on other client projects including ireland.com, Barclaycard, Tesco Digital & on-site at Associated News. |
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May & June 2008:Freelance web developer |
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I worked on 3 freelance projects for private clients including: e-commerce websites for Sirenic Silver and Images de Provence Ltd and a major site update for My Property Guide I also worked as a freelancer for Delete (deletelondon.com) on a short contract, converting the static Creature Discomforts website to WordPress. |
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October 2007 - End March 2008:Freelance web developer |
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I worked as a freelancer for Higher Ground Digital Design (hgdd.co.uk - Covent Garden) completing 5 data-driven web sites Sample URL's: moodboardunlimited.com, investitintelligence.com |
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April - End September 2007:Freelance web developer |
WeddingPath |
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I worked as a full-time freelancer at weddingpath.com (North Soho) helping them with e-commerce, Ad serving, advanced JavaScript, interface design & implementation and a whole host of other php/MySQL projects. |
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May 2000 - April 2007:Agency Partner / Freelance web developer |
Out of the Trees |
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I was the majority partner in Out of the Trees (http://www.outofthetrees.co.uk/), a small web design & development firm; during this time I've worked on many varied jobs - please see http://www.outofthetrees.co.uk/portfolio/ for more details. I was been responsible for around 90% of SelectaCart - http://www.selectacart.com/ - a complete php/mySQL, standards-based ecommerce solution. I worked on various freelance php/mysql/xhtml projects including work for, amongst others, weddingpath.com, The National Children's Bureau, Continental Tyres and fresh01.com. |
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Nov 2002 - April 2003:Freelance web consultant (Hays Telecoms) |
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I worked freelance for ntl (the telecoms company) on various internal projects: mostly system design / specification / documenting work, but also completed one large MS Access project. |
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February 1997 - April 2000:Freelance web consultant (Hays Telecoms) |
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During this time I spent the winters in the French Alps working as a bar person, transfer rep and snowboard guide/instructor. During the summers I worked freelance on various web design projects. |
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Other Experience: |
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| Financial Planner - Acuma Financial Planning, Fareham, Hants | ||
| Estate Agency Branch Manager/negotiator - Various Companies, Southampton, Hants | ||
| Administration Officer - Civil Service (Department of Employment, Cardiff) | ||
Education: |
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UWIC, Cardiff |
HNC Computing | |
Chartered Insurance Institute |
Financial Planning Certificate 1 | |
| Financial Planning Certificate 2 | ||
| Financial Planning Certificate 3 | ||
Stanwell Comprehensive School |
'O' Levels: English Language, French, English Literature, German, Mathematics, Biology |
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'A' Level: French |
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Additional Information: |
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I was very fortunate to be able to indulge my passion for snowboarding for five seasons, living & working in the French Alps and still go regularly to Les Arcs to ride with my friends - I'm also a fluent French speaker. My spare time tends to revolve around spending quality time with my wife and baby son, playing golf (I have a handicap of 6), keeping fit (I run 4 days a week), socializing, listening to music / going to as many gigs as we can fit in, movies and avoiding computers. |
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