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Interested in working with a startup. 6 years experience designing and developing online applications for large financial services company. Hold an MSc in Computer Science and about to complete MBA.
Headline:
Engineer
Industries:
Computing, Entertainment, Financial, Gaming, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Sports
Skills:
AJAX, Architecture, Business, Design, Engineering, HTML / CSS, Java, Javascript, Languages and Platforms, Management, Marketing, Perl, PHP, Software Engineering, SQL, System Administration, Unix, Viral marketing, Web design, Web Development, Windows
Interested in:
Advising startups, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Growing my group, Helping friends, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities
Schools:
Imperial College London, University College Cork, University of Sussex at Brighton
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
American Express Technologies , Brighton,UK
Position:
Lead Technical Architect
Time period:
April 2008 - Present
Description:
Lead Architect responsible for online applications critical to American Express, particularly the Homepage and Online Servicing portions of the site outside the US market (J2EE Applications) Designed the latest design strategy for American Express websites which provides guidelines for developers on which technologies and techniques to use for website development, incorporating best practices for website performance, accessibility, SEO and internationalization. Oversaw a team of over 100 developers (based locally and offshore) providing technical guidance and ensuring American Express approved processes and guidelines followed for each project .Designed and implemented solution which improved website response time by 20% overall. This was achieved through frontend modifications only (HTML and Web Server configuration). Most recently I have been responsible for uplifting the web infrastructure to Websphere 6.1, and migrating all our EJBs to Web Services.
Employer:
Amateur Poker Association and Tour (APAT)
Position:
Technical Manager
Time period:
September 2007 - March 2008
Description:
Responsible for overall technical strategy & direction of organisation Worked alongside Managing Director, Marketing Manager & Content Producers to identify needs for a new CMS Integrated content from the various partner organisations into the APAT website
Employer:
American Express Technologies , Brighton, UK
Position:
Lead Programmer Analyst
Time period:
November 2005 - April 2008
Description:
Responsible for the Online Statement Delivery platform (J2EE application), which enables paperless statements for card members, handling in excess of 3M transactions per month Managed a team of junior developers (2 based off shore), allocating work according to strengths and reviewing code to ensure appropriate levels of quality in the work. responsible for the performance review and employee satisfaction of my team
Redesigned the online statement platform to increase performance and availability of online statement delivery, resulting in operational saves of almost $500,000 per annum.
Involved in the hiring process for new developers including CV reviews and conducting technical interviews
Employer:
American Express Technologies , Brighton, UK
Position:
Programmer Analyst
Time period:
September 2003 - October 2005
Description:
Developed International Card applications on Websphere platform using J2EE, Struts, JSP and XML extensively. Lead developer for the Online Travel Insurance J2EE application. Personally responsible for identifying a £4,000 a month revenue opportunity within the application .Researched suitable 3rd party vendors to supply American Express with cutting edge tracking and reporting metrics for their website. Rolled out industry recognized Systems Analysis Certification (ISEB Systems Analysis Diploma) across the UK campus for all Analysts within Amex.Successfully designed and implemented Customer Relationship Management utility to support and analyze data for all Amex card members with an online presence. This project was one of the top 10 within American Express in 2005 internationally
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