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Vincent Alder, BEng (Hons)
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Details
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21. 9. 74 (British) |
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Full, clean |
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| Address: |
13 Heath Rise
Bromley, BR2 7PB
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Skills
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- ASP / HTML Web Development (8 yrs)
- Java / C / C++ / C#.net programming (2 yrs)
- PHP / Perl / VB / Java Scripts (3 yrs)
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- MS Access (4 yrs)
- SQL databases (2 yrs)
- VBA / VB.net (2 yrs)
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- TCP / IP Networks (3 yrs)
- Cisco (1 yr)
- Telecoms (2 yrs)
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Profile
Wrote first software age 6 and have a Computer Science degree. Over 20 years commercial IT experience specialising in ASP web development and Databases. Good grounding in programming, systems integration and the full development life cycle. Team management experience with problem solving initiative and excellent people skills having worked closely with end clients. Seeking contract employment in London.
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Main Employment
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ASP Website developer and Access database administrator for over 10 years at Fingoo.net creating a Windows App Store.
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Sep 2003 - Oct 2015
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| Access |
Built secure Access relational database requiring online login to update. Developed automatic backup via user friendly front end also offering dynamic VBScript and SQL administration.
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| ASP / SQL |
Conceived and developed website that automatically created customer accounts allowing secure login to database. Accounts allow license creation and real time generation of encrypted C, C++, Delphi, C++.net, C#.net, Java, Visual Basic, VBA, VB.net and AutoIt source code for developer to protect their software. Protected software requires online activation with an existing license from the database. Special PayPal setup allowing users to purchase licenses automatically while paying directly into developer account.
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| Excel / VBA |
Created Excel worksheets to automatically download sales figures from website that check accounts balance before submitting tax returns.
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| Support |
Developed support system to redirect emails to relevant supporter. Covered US portion of front line support (4pm to midnight my time) while offering 24 hour top level support for others.
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| Management |
Managed entire agile development and roll out of system. Employing business developers, accountants, website designers and overseas supporters, serving over 7,000 customers including NASA, Sony, DT Switzerland, GlaxoSmithKline and many Banks.
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Technical Systems Engineer for databases and networks at Band-X telecoms and IP exchange.
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Apr 2000 - Apr 2002
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| Access |
Developed Network Fault Tracking, Satellite Traffic Analysis and Technical Management systems integrating Access and SQL server with VBA front end, some data being passed on to MI5.
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| VBA |
Wrote code allowing above systems to be distributed internationally, sharing variables over the web and automatically upgrading themselves via FTP. Also conceived and created system giving instant alert of faults via SMS texts.
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| TCP/IP |
Configured DNS, route servers and firewalls on UNIX machines and VLANs, rate limiting, access lists, TACACS+, security, remote management, routing and BGP sessions on Cisco equipment for integration / modification within the IP network.
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| Telecoms |
Configured international C7 (SS7), ISDN and Voice over IP telecom interconnects on Telsis Ocean switches, with foreign engineers often speaking French.
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| Support |
Responsible for integrity of the UK TCP/IP and voice networks while on-call 24 hours.
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Trained engineers in DDF cabling, UTP cabling and TCP/IP routing theory. Responsible for Telehouse cable management and site access.
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| Management |
Chosen to represent company for interview in National Geographic Dec 2001 edition. After joining the company income and workforce more than quadrouple over 2 years.
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IT Manager developing complete IT solution for IMT Technologies mail order company on limited budget.
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Jul 1997 - Jul 1999
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Majority of work was developing a powerful multi-user MS Access orders database in VBA with automatic network printing of envelopes and invoices, vastly increasing productivity and management resources. System includes multi-tier security for payment handling.
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| Networks |
Designed, purchased, built and maintained a scalable office network for both PCs and Macs with UPS and data backup for increased reliability, and SNMP remote management to integrate with university WAN.
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| Training |
Trained orders system users and replacement IT manager upon my departure.
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| Management |
After joining IMT sales increased rapidly and they featured on TV, causing a surge in demand which the orders system coped with well. The company now hold the Princes Trust award for export.
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Short Term / Contract Work
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Website Integration & Technical Co-ordinator for Active 360 leisure company.
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Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
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| Website |
Ported live DNS names and complex Joomla CMS content management system website to faster more cost effective server with no technical information or contact from previous developer.
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| Email |
Transferred multiple live IMAP email accounts to POP3 server, configuring Mac, PC, mobile iPhone and Android devices.
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Devised Facebook CRM strategy enabling easier customer retention, marketing and management of demand. Easy remote management of office IT across Macs and PCs.
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Technical Advisor & Sales Representative promoting software for Arc En Ciel.
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Various Nov 1999 - 2009
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Exhibited at NEC Softworld, ExhibIT, Windows eNTerprise 2000, Marketing IT, Marketing Expo, GC2003, Geosolutions and TFM 2004 / 2009 gaining valuable sales experience and communication skills conveying ideas to both technical and non technical prospective customers.
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Produced slideshow presentation using PowerPoint and a VBA driver demonstration package in MS Access. These initiatives, among others, dramatically increased visitor numbers to the stand and sales.
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Wrote Java and VB scripts using pre-processing to create, edit and upload photo archive website while travelling. Proved quicker, cheaper, more reliable, more portable and more processor efficient than ASP.
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Website Developer & Technical Co-ordinator for Accolade construction company.
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Aug - Oct 1999 & May - Jun 2002
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| Website |
Greatly increased search engine ranking with Meta tags and custom submission. Upgraded website with layout tables and CSS Cascading Style Sheets embedded in HTML, JavaScript navigation menu and frames. Compressed site to download 60% faster. New services include visitor stats showing more visitors due to SEO and higher percentage conversion of improved site.
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| Email |
Vetted host with better performance for lower cost. POP3 email with redirection and autoresponse managed via secure login.
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| Cabling |
Programmed and installed datalogger system in M4 flyover, connected strain and temperature sensors throughout the structure while liaising with a datalogging consultant.
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Increased monitoring, reliability and precision at no extra cost. Acquired confined spaces certificate.
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| Dec 1999 - Mar 2000 |
Two positions for Hamlin Knight recruitment agency. Developed call management database system for Aylward Publishers importing data to Access database, streamlined operations by conceiving and implementing automated calling of clients from database. Drafted to Globell Business Solutions for my Java web experience, expanded office network and built Apache web servers on both Windows NT and LINUX platforms.
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Education
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University of Birmingham BEng (Hons) Degree in Computer Science. Graduated 2nd of all 10 students on course, ranked best UK Computer Science faculty
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3 years, started 1994
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Developed a CGI, Java E-Commerce website solution, enabling local distributors and consumers to trade over an online Access or Informix SQL database through HTML and VRML web interfaces.
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Visual Basic, C, C++, Real Time and VRML coding. Electronics, data acquisition, embedded programming and PIC chip labs. Computer networks, relational databases and accountancy theory.
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Bedford Modern School
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A levels 1994, GCSEs 1992
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| Grades |
5 A Levels including Physics (B), Electronics (A). 10 GCSEs including Maths (B), Double English (B/B), historical first scoring 100% in preliminary Maths GCSE exam.
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Experience
Skills:
- Fluent French speaking after living in France for three summers, also some Spanish and other languages after staying abroad.
- Further people skills from working as a kite surfing and skiing instructor overseas.
- Certificates: BIFA Industrial First Aid, BHPA Paraglider Pilot, RYA Day Skipper, IKO Kite Surfer and PADI Advanced Open Water scuba diver.
Positions Held:
- Two years serving in RAF Combined Cadet Force, Bedford.
- Elected year representative by 200 students for two years of university before resigning to concentrate on studying.
Leisure:
Paragliding, Kite surfing, Sailing, Skiing and experience of flying light aircraft. July 2002 to May 2003 travelled Asia, Australasia and America.
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The latest version of this CV and additional career details may be found at www.fingoo.net/vin/work
This CV is also available in French at / Ce CV est également disponible en Français à www.fingoo.net/vin/work/cv/fr
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