John Avis' Resume

 

Lalor Park, New South Wales 2147 Australia

Overview

My skills and experience include website and data-driven web application development in Classic ASP, ASP.NET (C#), SQL Server and MySQL, and installing, administering and supporting Windows-based servers and networks. I have also done some basic development in PHP and created desktop applications in C#.NET, VB.NET and Visual Basic 6.

Career History

Jan 1970 - Present
Company name:Western Sydney Institute of TAFE
Location:Kingswood, NSW, Australia
Industry:Education & Childcare
Company size:201-500 employees
Company web site:http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/
    
Job Title:Programmer
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Position Department:IT & Telecommunications
Closest Job Role:Web Developer
Detailed Description:Initially employed on 3 month contract for the development of the institute's new website, my contract has been repeatedly extended as more projects have been taken on.

Development is in ASP.NET 4.0 (C#) with a SQL Server 2008 database and using Linq to SQL.

I have developed a content management system that is now used in many of the institute's websites, as well as various other systems such as a course database, and a newsletter sending and monitoring system.

Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Company name:Harlequin Books (Australia)
Location:Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Industry:Retail
Company web site:http://www.harlequinbooks.com.au/
    
Job Title:Web Developer
Job Type:Self-Employed
Position Department:IT & Telecommunications
Closest Job Role:Web Developer
Detailed Description:As an after-hours project I developed a new e-commerce platform for Harlequin Books which is to be used as a basis for all of their e-commerce websites.

At present the system is used for harlequinbooks.com.au, and in 2012 it will be in use on their other websites millsandboon.com.au and harlequinteen.com.au.

The system is developed in ASP.NET 4.0 (C#) with a SQL 2008 database.

I also set up and configured a Windows Virtual Server for their use.

Feb 2008 - Feb 2011
Company name:SavvyNet Systems
Location:Brookvale, NSW, Australia
Industry:Information Technology
Company size:1-10 employees
Company web site:http://www.savvynet.com.au/
    
Job Title:Senior Developer
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:IT & Telecommunications
Closest Job Role:Web Developer
Detailed Description:SavvyNet is a small all-in-one IT service provider to small and medium business. Services offered include website and database application development, server and network management, and web hosting.

My primary role is as a developer of database-driven websites, web applications and the occasional desktop application using Microsoft technologies such as ASP.NET (C#), Classic ASP and SQL Server. I produce hand-coded HTML and CSS from Photoshop files provided by the company's graphic designer. Client-side scripting in JavaScript, cross-browser compatibility and search engine optimisation were also part of most projects.

Development projects included simple brochure-style websites, online stores, ERP systems, customer relationship managers, blogging systems and content management systems. All are developed completely in-house to client requirements.

As a secondary role I am involved in the installation, administration and support of Microsoft file, mail and web servers, and networks. SavvyNet has a small number of clients to whom they provide general IT support and I also provided this type of support over the telephone and on site.

The position involves a large amount of client contact, and I meet and talk with clients over their projects on a day-to-day basis.

SavvyNet ceased operating in February 2011 when the owner took a position directly with one of his clients.

Apr 2005 - Feb 2008
Company name:Self-employed
Location:Australia
    
Job Title:Self-employed
Job Type:Self-Employed
Detailed Description:My main source of income during this period was from trading on the Australian stock exchange.

As a contractor for a design company, I also developed two Intranet applications, one for the ordering of staff uniforms for ABC Learning Centres, and the other for Century Batteries.

I also developed and maintained several of my own websites and blogs earning revenue through Google AdWords. One website I developed was an online accounting application for sole traders.

Lastly, I developed a Visual Basic 6 desktop application for monitoring the share market.

Jan 2002 - Apr 2005
Company name:Aus-Tech Instruments
Location:Warriewood, NSW, Australia
Industry:Manufacturing & Industrial
Company size:11-50 employees
    
Job Title:Production Technician
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Manufacturing
Closest Job Role:Other Manufacturing
Detailed Description:Aus-Tech is a manufacturer of electronic safety equipment, mainly for the detection of dangerous gases, and supply to the mining and manufacturing industries, underground car parks and the military.

My role included assembly, testing and calibration of products which involved soldering, wiring and metalwork. Due to the nature of this industry, I was required to work to various safety equipment and military standards, and an ISO quality system.

May 2000 - Jan 2002
Company name:Self-employed
Location:Australia
    
Job Type:Self-Employed
Detailed Description:During this period I started an online business providing services to the motoring industry and selling automotive books. This business still operates successfully and is run by my fiance and her semi-retired parents (computeroutpost.com.au).

Apr 1990 - May 2000
Company name:Sibnet Electronics
Location:Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Industry:Information Technology
Company size:1-10 employees
Company web site:http://www.sibnet.com.au/
    
Job Title:Customer Services Manager/Technician
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:IT & Telecommunications
Closest Job Role:Hardware Engineer
Detailed Description:Sibnet is a small computer and consumer electronics repair company. The company has represented manufacturers such as Commodore Computers, Atari, Samsung, Panasonic and Citizen. They also produce their own brand of computers.

Duties included customer service including over the counter and telephone enquiries and support, service and repairs to computer and communication equipment, and consumer electronics products, assembly of computer systems, development of in-house service management and accounts software and company website, sales and marketing, including production of promotional materials and instruction manuals.

Jan 1988 - Apr 1990
Company name:Computer Spot
Location:Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Industry:Retail
Company size:11-50 employees
    
Job Title:Sales Assistant/Warehouse Supervisor
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Computer Spot was a group of around ten retail stores selling Commodore and Atari computer products.

Initially I was employed as a Sales Assistant, selling computer hardware and software. Later I became the Warehouse Supervisor where I was responsible for distribution of stock to the company's ten retail stores, all computer transactions relating to stock movement, supervision of warehouse staff, picking and packing, and organisation of returns and repairs.

Education & Training

Jan 1984 - Dec 1987
Institution:Davidson High School
Institution Type:High School
Location:Davidson, NSW, Australia
Course Name:School Certificate

Skills

Product Skills

  • ASP (Advanced - >5 years experience)
  • ASP.net (Advanced - 2-3 years experience)
  • C# (Advanced - 2-3 years experience)
  • MS SQL Server Development & Design (Advanced - >5 years experience)
  • MS Visual Basic 6.0 (Intermediate - >5 years experience)
  • MYSQL (Intermediate - >5 years experience)
  • PHP (Intermediate - <3 months experience)

Visa Information

Australia

Visa Type:Citizen

Personal Information

Job Seeking Status:Open to Opportunities
I am on a notice period (days):  64
I am available from:1st April 2012
Would you relocate for a job?No
Gender:Male
Marital Status:Married
Do I have a drivers license?Yes

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