Ben McClaren
Advanced MSc in Software Engineering, University of York. BSc (Hons) in Computer Studies, University of Northampton. Currently Freelance Web Developer / Web Development Consultant.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Living The Dream |
| Website: | http://www.inventicus.com |
| Industries: | Computing, Education, Entertainment, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Real Estate, Retail, Sports, Travel |
| Skills: | AJAX, Business, Computer Engineering, Databases, Design, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Graphic design, HTML / CSS, Javascript, Languages, Languages and Platforms, Law, Recruitment, Retail, Software Engineering, SQL, Web design, Web Development, Writing |
| Location: | Northampton, UK |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding experts, Finding team mates, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Recruiting for my startup |
| Tags: | asp.net, c#, E-Commerce, news, Property, social networking, sport, sql server, subsonic, web developer |
| Schools: | University College Northampton, University of York |
FULL BIO
A Master’s and Bachelor degree qualified Web Developer with a history and skill set that includes the development of e-Commerce and B2B applications and web-sites using a variety of technologies including HTML, JavaScript, ASP, ASP.net, ASP.net 2.0, C#, Microsoft CMS, Commerce Server and SQL Server. Ben has been working on a freelance basis for the past two years and has carried out work for many well known and companies and on behalf of a number of leading media/marketing agencies, often acting as the agencies only technical resource.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Freelance |
| Position: | Freelance Web Developer / Web Development Consultant |
| Time period: | August 2005 - Present |
| Description: | Responsibilities:
• To develop and maintain B2B and B2C e-Commerce web applications using HTML, XHTML, ASP, ASP.net 1.1/2.0, C#, SQL Server 2000/2005 and MySQL 4.0/5.0. • To carry out contract work for third parties. • To specify and develop internal projects. Achievements: • Partnered with a number of leading marketing/media agencies including Partners Andrews Aldridge and DCG Media. • Developed many websites for well known organisations such as Network Rail, Essex and Herts Air Ambulance and Utell. • Managed high volume email campaigns for Travelodge and Euroshop. • Developed a custom content management system in .Net 2.0 capable of advanced features such as Url Aliasing, theme switching and SEO/standards compliance. • Designed and developed a web-based reverse auction tool in ASP.net, C# and SQL Server which has so far sold to a leading international IT reseller and has been signed up by a leading provider of office supplies. • Developed a proof of delivery system in ASP.net, C# and SQL Server for a leading office supplies company that is being used by Argos. Example Web Sites (All current): • www.bartram.co.uk • www.messagebase.com • spahotels.utell.com • www.theluxurynetwork.co.uk • www.renewstreet.co.uk • www.bettysbureau.co.uk |
| Employer: | Inventicus.com Ltd |
| Position: | Director / Owner |
| Time period: | August 2005 - Present |
| Employer: | Systemax Europe Ltd |
| Position: | Web Developer |
| Time period: | December 2002 - August 2005 |
| Employer: | Ashton Court Group Ltd |
| Position: | Software Engineer |
| Time period: | December 2001 - December 2002 |
| Employer: | University of Northampton |
| Position: | Lecturer in Computing |
| Time period: | October 2001 - July 2002 |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of York |
| Time period: | 2000 - 2001 |
| Degree: | Software Engineering, MSc |
| University: | University College Northampton |
| Time period: | 1997 - 2000 |
| Degree: | Computer Studies, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Skiing, Flying, Gliding, Squash |
| Clubs: | Take Flight Aviation (2007-Present), Northampton School of Flying (2004-2007), University of York Ski and Snowboard Club (2000-2001), University of York Law Society (2000-2001) |
| Memberships: | Federation of Small Businesses |
| Awards: | EPSRC Advanced Course Studentship (2000-2001) |
