b'Michael Hill\nAddress line 1\nAddress line 2\nT: 0121 638 0026\nM: Number\nE: info@dayjob.com\nPERSONAL SUMMARY\nA highly organised IT professional who has a proven track record of using good engineering\npractice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions. At the\nheart of his strength is the ability to work on the development of software systems by accurately\ninterpreting user requirements, then creating the required software designs, coding and testing\nthem and finally integrating the software. At all times he makes sure that both the company\xe2\x80\x99s\nand the client\xe2\x80\x99s interests are at the core of any IT project. By possessing a sound knowledge of\nmodern software development techniques, methods, tools and languages he is able to ensure\nenhanced user interaction. He is proud to possess a long record of achieving the desired\noutcomes of projects, on-time and always within budget. A real team player who can\ncomfortably work with Business Analysts, Solution Designers, Deployment Teams and Testers to\ndevelop and enhance software functionality. One of his greatest strengths is being able to\nappreciate the bigger business picture, and not just a projects immediate software requirements.\nMichael is a driven individual who wants to progress and is now looking to take the next step in a\nalready accomplished career by joining a successful company.\n\nCAREER HISTORY\nIT Company - Coventry\nSOFTWARE ENGINEER June 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\nWorking within a team of highly motivated software engineers to deliver complex solutions to\nspecific technical problems. Deeply involved in the designing, implementing and maintaining of\nsoftware to support various client\xe2\x80\x99s products and services.\n\xef\x82\xb7Testing software in controlled, real situations before it goes live.\n\xef\x82\xb7Analysing user requirements.\n\xef\x82\xb7Supporting and enhancing existing software.\n\xef\x82\xb7Extensive knowledge of C++ and other programming languages.\n\xef\x82\xb7Writing and debugging code.\n\xef\x82\xb7Involved in and contributing to automated test environments.\n\xef\x82\xb7Developing and improving interfaces.\n\xef\x82\xb7Maintaining systems once they are up and running.\n\xef\x82\xb7Conduct code reviews.\n\xef\x82\xb7Occasionally t providing technical leadership to junior IT staff.\n\xef\x82\xb7Testing new programmes.\n\xef\x82\xb7Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals.\n\xef\x82\xb7Preparing and writing training manuals for users.\n\n\x0c\xef\x82\xb7Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation.\n\xef\x82\xb7Handling and analysing large amounts of technical data.\nWeb Design Company - Birmingham\nSOFTWARE DESIGNER May 2009 \xe2\x80\x93 June 2010\n\nKEY COMPETENCIES\nIT skills\n\xef\x82\xb7Experience of software release, documentation and end-user support.\n\xef\x82\xb7Knowledge in microprocessor hardware design.\n\xef\x82\xb7Proven experience in developing web applications.\n\xef\x82\xb7Solid understanding of Linux, Apache, SQL databases, PHP and code revision control.\n\xef\x82\xb7Excellent analytical, diagnostic and problem solving skills.\n\xef\x82\xb7Ability to understand the big picture as well as inter-relationships between systems,\nincluding the impact of change in one system on another.\n\xef\x82\xb7Object orientated analysis and design.\n\xef\x82\xb7Development of web based applications, including cross browser testing and\naccessibility.\nPersonal skills\n\xef\x82\xb7Able to work individually, as part of a co-located team or as part of a distributed global\nteam.\n\xef\x82\xb7A good communicator who is able to explain complex technical concepts, both verbally\nand in writing, to technical and non technical audiences.\n\xef\x82\xb7Acting as a role model for junior IT staff.\n\xef\x82\xb7Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.\n\xef\x82\xb7Self motivated and a quick learner.\n\xef\x82\xb7Ability to anticipate problems and develop effective solutions.\n\xef\x82\xb7Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.\nAREAS OF EXPERTISE\nOpenGL\nShell scripting\nTCP/IP networking\nSoftware project management\nIBM WebSphere Portlet Factory\nIBM WebSphere Content Management or Adobe CQ5\nJSF Framework\nService Oriented Architecture\nConfiguration and Release Management\nUML Modelling\nXML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (JQuery), AJAX\nAgile delivery methodologies\nCreating Test Plans\n\n\x0cACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS\nManchester University Degree\n\n- Computer Science - 2006- 2009\n\nSalford College Diploma 2004 - 2006\nREFERENCES\nAvailable on request.'