Resume (Curriculum Vitae)

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- End customer was a leading online media company. This was a short assignment troubleshooting an existing implementation. Worked with WordML and the Word automation model via C#. Refactored the solution while collaborating with the existing offshore developers and leading a team of 3 in the UK.
- Client was a worldwide leader in the music industry. Developed the global intranet portal using Sharepoint Portal Services on Windows Server 2003. The role involved capturing the client's requirements and leading a team that created the site definitions (xml, aspx, css, js), list templates (stp, cab) and custom webparts in C#. Deployment scripts covering the aforementioned SharePoint parts were used to deliver the final package.
- Various business development support (conference calls with potential clients, RFPs, review of proposed project plans, interviewing candidates etc)

Gained valuable consultancy experience while working with technologies I hadn't worked before. Learned to work with new technologies that I have no interest in and still deliver on time, to spec and within budget to high profile customers.

Worked online with the other owners and advisors to the board to architect and implement the award-winning Smart Device Framework (a complement to the .NET Compact Framework). Helped shape the commercial form of OpenNETCF in terms of approach, style and general internal processes and external image as well as product ideas. Was privileged to be part of a select team of recognised experts in their field.

Obtained proof that geographically dispersed teams can collaborate effectively and deliver quality products.

Highlights of the Numerous projects include:
- Implementing a suite of blind COM communications components (design in UML / Rose)
- Writing a bunch of ActiveX controls for our plug-in architecture application
- Initiated and co-created the department’s guidelines documents (coding style & UI)
- Being R&D’s .NET expert/evangelist, upgraded the comms suite to .NET (inc. COM Interop access for existing clients, inc. targeting the .NET Compact Framework)
- IQView, a NETCF embedded display panel app running 24x7 on our WinCE-based hardware

Was involved in engineering software at every stage of the life-cycle and developed skills in a range of tools & techniques that support each stage. Interfacing with other departments (e.g. Marketing, Tech Support, Tech Pubs, QA etc) contributed to making me a professional.

Project title: "To disseminate UML and best OO practices into Trend, ESSER, Novar and Gent" (Understanding the current development techniques employed within the four companies. Teaching and mentoring. Researching the most suitable CASE tools available. Evolution of a suitable methodology that can be followed) Prepared and presented a 2-day UML Seminar to developers of 5 companies

As well as solidifying my UML & OO knowledge, my research & presentation skills were improved immensely. Gaining business awareness was an added bonus

Was solely responsible (helpdesk) for a large area containing VAX terminals, UNIX workstations and stand-alone PCs, all running a great number of different applications. Provided technical support to users whose computing literacy ranged from none to expert.

This job required a significant deal of patience and communication skills.

Was working within the Intelligent Systems unit whose role was to provide computing software for other departments in BT. Developed and collaborated in development of computing software in an Object-Oriented environment, using the NeXTSTEP tools and Objective C.

Grew more adaptable to changes. Improved my time management skills. Gained experience in OO development and realised that OO is the way to go!

Performed at school and house parties, both on stage and ‘close-up’ magic (tricks) to audiences ranging from 1-200 people. Also appeared on Greek TV (ET3).

Built self-confidence and strengthened my interpersonal skills.

Worked in an office in an Italian factory translating from Greek to English for my employer. Operated the ‘weight bridge’ when lorries came in or went out the factory. Was responsible for the workers and conducting their payroll. Assisted users of a software package in the accountancy department with data entry.

Was taught discipline and managing my responsibilities. Developed diplomacy skills as I was interacting with different kinds of people, unskilled workers, people in the office, businesspersons, farmers etc.