Leon Bambrick
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A results-focused engineer, with a friendly
approach and a track record of successful projects.
Seeking
a challenging role as a software architect or senior .net
developer.
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Email: LeonBambrick@Gmail.com
(Further contact details available on request)
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD.net)
- Completed, April 2004
- 70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft
Visual Basic .net
- 70-306: Developing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual
Basic .net
- 70-310: XML Web Services and Server Components with Visual Basic
.net
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
- University of Queensland, 1998
- Thesis: "Lecture Timetabling Using Genetic Algorithms." Grade: High Distinction
- Tertiary skills in:
- Structured and object-oriented programming
- Database design
- Project Management and Documentation
Technical Skills
MS .net Framework Development 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 (Beta) |
2.5 years |
Including: ASP.net, Visual Basic .net, Web services, Windows Forms,
Web Forms, Windows Services, ADO.net, Component Services (COM+), .net Remoting, COM Interop,
Serialization, Threading, GDI+ |
MS Visual Basic 6 (and lower) |
7 years |
Including: COM, ActiveX, ADO, DAO, RDO,
VBScript, OLE |
MS SQL Server 6.5/7.0/2000 |
5 years |
Including: T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers,
Views, Rules, Cursors, DTS, DDL, DMO, Extended Properties, Traces and Profiling, Scheduling, MSDE |
XML |
4 years |
Including: XSL/XSLT, XPath, DOM, XSD, XML-HTTP, XML-RPC, SOAP, XHTML |
MS Visual Basic for Applications |
4 years |
Including: Excel, Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint |
MS Access 2/97/2000 |
4 years |
HTML 2.0/3.2/4.01 |
4 years |
JavaScript/Jscript/AJAX/DHTML/CSS/ASP |
4 years |
MS Visual SourceSafe 6.0/PVCS |
4 years |
Crystal Reports 5/6/7/8.5/9 |
4 years |
MS Reporting Services |
8 months |
Professional Abilities
The Complete Software Design Life-Cycle
- Perform Business Analysis
- Build requirements with key stakeholders and users
- Enterprise Architecture and n-Tier System Architecture
- Design for Scalability, Usability, Performance, Extensibility, Reliability, Security
- Choice of Authentication, Authorisation strategies
- Scheduling, Estimation, Prioritisation and Scope Control
- Meeting and Managing Client Expectations
- Reliable Deployment, Usable Installation packages
- Configuration Management, version tracking, source Code Control
Development
- Development of/or adherence to Coding Standards
- Strong interest in Test-First/Test Driven Development, Agile/eXtreme Methodologies, Continuous Integration
- Experience with use and development of code generation tools
- Object orientated design and implementation
- Data Import/Export, Migration
- System Integration
Maintenance and Recovery
- Hardcore Debugging
- Defect tracking
- Advanced problem olving skills
- Rapid trouble shooting
Communication
- Documentation for general, technical or business audience
- Interpersonal communication
- Strong team work
- Customer focused
- Morale builder
- Resolution of disputes
- Training of key users
- Training of trainers
- Mentoring of colleagues and clients
Attitude
- Self-starter and lateral thinker
- Focused on "Getting Things Done"
Other Proven Abilities...
- Quickly upskill in any technology or industry
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a high pressure environment
- Rapid integration into client sites
- Experience with beta testing of Microsoft products
- Adherence to and assistance with an ISO 9000/9001 Quality Assurance System
- Research and Learning on Emerging Technology and Processes
DATA#3, Brisbane (15/01/03
to current)
Position Held
- Software Consultant, Product Specialist for the Microsoft Application Solutions Team
Selected Projects with Data#3
Commission for Children and Young People, Community Visitation Information System
- A mission critical system ensuring children in state care are monitored appropriately. Utilizes Microsoft CRM, Sharepoint, Infopath, ASP.net, and Reporting Services.
- Skills: VB.net, ASP.net. MS CRM integration, MS Sharepoint integration, MS Reporting Services, MS SQL Server 2000/T-SQL
UNiTAB, TIGAR X
- A complete redesign and rebuild of UNiTAB's Software for monitoring,
recording and reporting on Electronic Gaming Machines in Clubs and
Hotels.
- Skills: VB.net, XML/DTD, SQL Server T-SQL (Triggers, stored
procedures), COM/interop, Multi-Threaded UI, Farpoint Spread
Building Services Authority, Reporting Services Pilot
- Installation and Development of Reporting Services, integrated with Oracle, as a replacement to Cognos Impromptu. Included in-depth training and of BSA personnel to deliver custom reports.
- Skills: Oracle-SQL, MS Reporting Services, MS Visual Basic .net 1.1
RACQ Insurance Selected Repairer Restructure
- Rapid design and implementation of a complex web-based questionnaire and file-upload process for businesses wishing to join the RACQI Selected Repairer Restructure.
- Creation of a web application with offline mode, for mobile officers to perform and mark site inspections.
- Skills: VB.net, ASP.net, Web Services, AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript and XML) XSL, HTML/HTA, Serialization, SQL Server
2000/T-SQL
Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Customer Booking and Scheduling System
- Database redesign, code generation of business object layer.
- Visual Basic.net, ASP.net, SQL Server 2000 T-SQL
Supercheap Auto, Point of Sale System
- Lead developer implementing rapid enhancements, delivered across 200 stores in Australia and New Zealand
- Skills: VB.net, COM Interop, Windows Forms, SAP-iDoc integration, SQL Server 2000/T-SQL/MSDE, XML/Reflection GUI Test harness
TSA Software Solutions, Brisbane (15/08/02 to 25/11/02)
Position Held
- Software Consultant (Contract)
Projects with TSA
CRM to Helpdesk Systems Integration
- Designed triggers to allow a Goldmine contact management system to share data
with an Ambercat helpdesk system.
- Skills: SQL Server T-SQL (Triggers, stored procedures), Visual Basic
6, Crystal Reports 8.5
CAAB Managed Services
- Authored components to provide versatile reporting features for a
complex call accounting package.
- Skills: Visual Basic 6 (ActiveX, COM, ADO), Crystal Reports 8.5/9,
SQL Server 6.5/7
THE CRESTA GROUP, LONDON (15/01/02 TO 21/06/02)
- Provider of testing and securitisation services to European banks, see www.cresta.net
Position Held
- Senior Consultant, Software Architect, DBA
Projects with Cresta
ASAP (Asset Securitisation Administration Program)
- Provided development, support and design for a VB/SQL system which
administers multi-billion dollar trade receivables asset securitisation
deals. High pressure, fast turn around, extremely critical system.
- Skills: Visual Basic 5/6, Visual C++, ASP, IIS, FTP (SafeTP), SQL
Server 6.5/7/2000, Crystal Reports 6/7/8.5, MS Excel/VBA, PVCS
Cresta corporate website
- Managed all technical and design aspects of complete redesign of the
company website.
- Skills: SSI (Apache servers), FTP, HTML, MS Photodraw,
Javascript/JScript
GF-X.COM, LONDON (28/08/01 to 16/11/01)
- An online trading platform for airlines and freight forwarders, see www.gf-x.com
Position Held
- Lead Application Developer
Projects with GF-X.COM
The Offline Tools
- Rapid troubleshooting and re-development of data validaton system
- Provided system documentation and authored VB coding standards
documentation
- Skills: Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Visual Basic 6, IBM
TeamConnection, IBM Unix (AIX)
BERWIN LEIGHTON PAISNER, LONDON (03/07/00 to 20/04/01)
Position held
- Analyst/Programmer, IT Support Department, Development Workgroup
Projects with Berwin Leighton
BLADE (Berwin Leighton Active Directory Engine)
- Workflow system for staff and facilities management
- Consulted with user groups and provided feasibility reports before
re-engineering the application
- Provided staff training prior to roll-out
- Skills: Visual Basic 6.0 (ADO and COM), SQL Server 7.0, Crystal
Reports 7.0, MAPI
BLADEMaps
- Created "Hot Maps" for each floor of the building. Clicking on a
desk location provides details of the occupant and links to other
systems, including email, VNC, help desk, work flow, telephone system.
- Skills: Visual Basic 6.0 (ADO and COM), SQL Server 7.0, ASP,
VBScript
TECHNISYST COMPUTING, BRISBANE (10/02/98 to 04/03/00)
Position held
- Analyst/Programmer, Development Team
Projects with Technisyst Computing
Brisbane City Council - Water Department - Mobile Computing System
Trial
- Mobile touch-screen application providing work order/timesheet allocation/processing
- Skills: Visual Basic 6.0 (ADO), Access 97, SQL Server 6.5
Brisbane City Council - Development and Regulatory Services -
FieldConX version 3.0
- Dynamic Smart-client system used by 300 mobile officers
- Oracle and SQL Server backend databases
- Skills: Visual Basic 6.0 (ADO and COM), Access 97
Continuous Training
Lectures Attended
- eXtreme Programming with .net, Dr. Neil Roodyn
- Reporting Services and Integration Services with SQL Server 2005, David ...
- Security Enhancements in SQL Server 2005, Dr. Greg Low
- Introduction to Microsoft Content Management Server 2003, Angus Logan
- Introduction to Biztalk, Andrew Rowlings
- Microsoft Whole Of Government Strategy (WhOF)Initiative for Queensland
- Zero to BI
- Introduction to Visual Studio 2005, Charles Sterling
- Security in .net, Matthew Hardman
- TechEd Australia, 2003
- Windows 2000 Network Administration
Lectures Delivered
- Coding Standards for Microsoft .net 1.0, December 2003
- Business Intelligence with Microsoft Reporting Services, November 2004
- Upgrading Visual Basic 6 to Visual Basic .net, March 2005
Subscriptions
- Australian Developer
- MSDN Australia/New Zealand
- Builder
Membership/Affiliations
- MSDN Connection, silver member
- .Net Influencers
- .Net Book Reviewer for Sybex and Apress
- Beta testing of Microsoft products
Publications
- Usability article published by Apress in: The Best of Software Writing, edited by Joel Spolsky
- Author of the website: 'secretGeek.net', loyal readership includes many industry leaders and influencers
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