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Bobby Jack
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Leigh-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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I've been working with the web for over 20 years, and I've always loved the platform for its power and its sense of freedom. I'm good at problem solving, and at generating ideas.
I tend to a broad knowledge of programming fundamentals rather than specialising in one particular technology, although my 'stack of choice' is undoubtedly an HTML/CSS/Javascript front-end supported by PHP/MySQL running on Unix in the back-end.
In the workplace, I've made a name as someone who can bridge the gap between technical details and those who don't need to know them! The management role I held at The Day gave me excellent experience in administration of a small company's tasks across the board.
I tend to a broad knowledge of programming fundamentals rather than specialising in one particular technology, although my 'stack of choice' is undoubtedly an HTML/CSS/Javascript front-end supported by PHP/MySQL running on Unix in the back-end.
In the workplace, I've made a name as someone who can bridge the gap between technical details and those who don't need to know them! The management role I held at The Day gave me excellent experience in administration of a small company's tasks across the board.
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United Kingdom
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English
Fluently
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Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
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My experience
2019 - ?
project
Co-founder, Nossel
Nossel.
As co-founder of nossel.co.uk, I have planned, designed, and developed a database-backed social bookmarking & recommendation website for teachers, students, and parents. In conjunction with my business partner, a secondary school teacher, I continue to evolve this project as an ongoing concern.
Html, Javascript., Css, Php, Mysql, Unix
2018 - ?
job
Support & maintenance
The Day News & Media Ltd.
Since leaving The Day, I have made myself available for ad-hoc support and maintenance work. This has been remote work, on-demand, and I
have generally turned it around at short-notice, and always by deadline.
have generally turned it around at short-notice, and always by deadline.
Support, Php
2011 - 2018
job
Head of Technology
The Day News & Media Ltd.
In my role as Head of Technology for The Day, an online newspaper aimed at schoolchildren, I was responsible for all technical strategy and in- house development. My remit also included administration of the company’s network of Apple Macs, and various other tasks required in the running of a small company.
The first key project I planned and implemented was the move from a traditional hosted web server to Amazon’s cloud-based AWS platform. This necessitated configuration of a large part of the server ‘stack’, including DNS transfer, SMTP, data storage, and process monitoring. The project successfully delivered a more cost-effective and flexible solution.
Other key projects I helped to deliver included the migration of CRM (to Salesforce ), and the development of a site aimed at the primary school sector.
The final major project I worked on was a migration of the sites’ CMS, from Joomla to a bespoke architecture. The resulting site was more reliable and efficient, and the backend interface easier to use, requiring fewer team resources.
As a member of the management team, I was also involved in strategic planning meetings, helping to define the overall direction of the company, with a specific focus on the core product. I regularly met with both the board of directors, and the ‘teacher’s advisory board’.
The first key project I planned and implemented was the move from a traditional hosted web server to Amazon’s cloud-based AWS platform. This necessitated configuration of a large part of the server ‘stack’, including DNS transfer, SMTP, data storage, and process monitoring. The project successfully delivered a more cost-effective and flexible solution.
Other key projects I helped to deliver included the migration of CRM (to Salesforce ), and the development of a site aimed at the primary school sector.
The final major project I worked on was a migration of the sites’ CMS, from Joomla to a bespoke architecture. The resulting site was more reliable and efficient, and the backend interface easier to use, requiring fewer team resources.
As a member of the management team, I was also involved in strategic planning meetings, helping to define the overall direction of the company, with a specific focus on the core product. I regularly met with both the board of directors, and the ‘teacher’s advisory board’.
Joomla, Amazon Web Services, Php, Mysql, Unix, Mac support, Salesforce
2007 - 2011
job
Web Developer
Save the Children UK.
For four years, I was employed in the position of Web Developer in a small online team at Save the Children. This role primarily involved HTML, JavaScript, and CSS development for the main public-facing website. It also included maintenance of Save the Children's site within the RedDot Content Management System, and back-end programming in the PHP scripting language.
During this time, I also worked on some major project-related sites
including 'Kroo Bay', a collection of multimedia resources presenting the charity's work in a town in Sierra Leone, and 'everyone.org', a site that integrates and displays twitter, facebook, and YouTube content provided by Save the Children member organisations in international locations.
As part of the Communications team, I was responsible for strategic
decisions regarding many projects, both small and large. I worked with internal clients across the company, consulting on feature requirements, development of ideas, and training requirements. I liaised closely with a number of external agencies to assist in the management of out-sourced projects.
During this time, I also worked on some major project-related sites
including 'Kroo Bay', a collection of multimedia resources presenting the charity's work in a town in Sierra Leone, and 'everyone.org', a site that integrates and displays twitter, facebook, and YouTube content provided by Save the Children member organisations in international locations.
As part of the Communications team, I was responsible for strategic
decisions regarding many projects, both small and large. I worked with internal clients across the company, consulting on feature requirements, development of ideas, and training requirements. I liaised closely with a number of external agencies to assist in the management of out-sourced projects.
Html, Javascript, Css, Php, Drupal
2000 - 2007
job
Web Developer, Developer, Software Engineer
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Over seven years, I was employed in a variety of roles, with job titles
ranging from Software Engineer to Web Developer. Throughout this time, I
gained significant experience in web site and application development,
having worked on front-end development, back-end server programming, and on many other aspects of such an environment.
My main focus was the development and maintenance of an online
publishing platform, primarily hosting scientific, medical, and technical
content (www.interscience.wiley.com). This involved programming in a
variety of languages including C++, Java, and Perl. I was exposed to a
number of technologies including HTTP, XML, Apache configuation and module programming, database design and programming, and CORBA.
I acted as the technical lead on several major projects, refining business
requirements and creating functional specifications. I was also responsible for the coordination of small teams of developers, ensuring adherence to a
project framework and production of functional requirements, design
specifications, and project updates.
In my role as Web Developer, I designed and built an intranet solution
(PHP and MySQL), then worked in an advisory and hands-on capacity for
front-end development and delivery.
ranging from Software Engineer to Web Developer. Throughout this time, I
gained significant experience in web site and application development,
having worked on front-end development, back-end server programming, and on many other aspects of such an environment.
My main focus was the development and maintenance of an online
publishing platform, primarily hosting scientific, medical, and technical
content (www.interscience.wiley.com). This involved programming in a
variety of languages including C++, Java, and Perl. I was exposed to a
number of technologies including HTTP, XML, Apache configuation and module programming, database design and programming, and CORBA.
I acted as the technical lead on several major projects, refining business
requirements and creating functional specifications. I was also responsible for the coordination of small teams of developers, ensuring adherence to a
project framework and production of functional requirements, design
specifications, and project updates.
In my role as Web Developer, I designed and built an intranet solution
(PHP and MySQL), then worked in an advisory and hands-on capacity for
front-end development and delivery.
Hosting, Framework, Tech lead, Online, Http, Production, Server, Web, Software, Development, Developer, Design, Content, Perl, Database design, Apache, C, Database, XML, Java, Mysql, Php
My education
1997
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2000
University of Southampton
BSc, Computer Science
BSc, Computer Science
1995
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1997
Chichester High School Sixth Form College
A-Level, Computer Science (A), English Language (B), General Studies (B), Mathematics (C)
A-Level, Computer Science (A), English Language (B), General Studies (B), Mathematics (C)
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