Jon Walker is a contractor based in Perth, WA available for hire.
Please contact me for pricing and availability.
Programming
Software design and programming in a variety of languages.
| Platform |
Language |
Experience |
| Windows |
.NET |
3 Years |
| Windows |
C++ |
8 Years |
| Windows |
Visual Basic |
12 Years |
| Various |
HTML/ASP/PHP/JavaScript |
12 Years |
Database Design
Database Schema design for both Relational and OLAP databases. Also implementation in a number of formats.
| Platform |
Database |
Experience |
| Windows |
MS Access |
12 Years |
| Windows |
MS SQL Server |
8 Years |
| Various |
mySQL |
8 Years |
Example of a simple database schema:
Technical Writing
Technical Writing of manuals (standard document files PDF/Word, Browser based, Windows Help and HTML Help), specification documents, procedures and training documents. Working with developers to make complex technical systems understood by the layman. Working in various fields including Health, Resources, Retail. Writing tools used:
| Platform |
Application |
Experience |
| Windows |
Help & Manual |
8 Years |
| Windows |
MS Word |
12 Years |
| Various |
WordPerfect |
8 Years |
Example manuals in different formats (To view - Right click and select Save Target As...):
| Example PDF Manual |
Example HTML Help Manual |
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GUI Design
Graphical User Interface Design for desktop and web applications. Organising technical systems and then designing a User Interface that allows the application to be used in the simplest and most efficient way. Example GUIs:
Summerised Qualifications and Experience
A list of relevant qualifications and experience (for a full list view my Resume).
| Understanding COM/DCOM |
Learning Tree |
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| Using UML |
Learning Tree |
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| BSc Computer Science Hons |
University of Herts |
1997 |
| iMagic Software |
Lead Developer |
2001 - Present |
| Duties |
Design, Development and Maintenance of software systems and websites. |
| Skills Used |
Programming Web/Desktop Apps. Technical Writing of manuals. GUI of systems. Database Design. |
| Projects |
iMagic Inventory, iMagic Hotel Reservation, etc. |
| Western Australian Tourist Comission |
Project Manager / Team Leader / Developer |
2000 - 2001 |
| Duties |
Manage project deadlines, gather requirements, produce specifications, gather quotes, development. |
| Skills Used |
ASP, SQL Server 2000, Visual Basic , Site Server, IIS, Java. |
| Projects |
Created Corporate, Tourism Gateway and Intranet Websites. Also maintenance and consultant of BrandWA Website, Consumer Website and ATDW projects. |
| National Australia Bank |
Team Leader / Developer |
2000 |
| Duties |
Team Lead, development, specification writer. |
| Skills Used |
Visual Basic, Visual C++, ASP, ActiveX, COM, DCOM, IIS |
| Projects |
Web based Caspar – financial stock tool. |
| Telstra / IBM GSA |
Team Leader / Developer |
1999 - 2000 |
| Duties |
Technical consultant / development. |
| Skills Used |
Technical consultant, ASP (VBScript / JScript), Visual Basic, specification writer. Build prototypes. |
| Projects |
Web based STS (call centre support tool). |
| Avoca Systems Ltd |
Lead design |
1999 |
| Duties |
Lead design using Unified Modelling Language. Time management. Training. Web consultant. |
| Skills Used |
C++, Visual Basic, training, specification writer. |
| Projects |
Web based Scope – Data Warehouse (product) This was a $750,000 project that once completed will replace Avoca’s existing EIS product. The analysis and design phase was completed on time with a team of three. |
| BancTec Systems Ltd |
Analyst Programmer / Team Leader |
1998 - 1999 |
| Duties |
Team Leader, specification writing, development in Visual Basic 5 / 6, Visual C++ 6 and ASP. User support. |
| Skills Used |
Web consultant, ASP (VBScript / JScript), Oracle, C++, Visual Basic, Training, Specification Writer. |
| Projects |
BACs Web Internet Enquiry
This was a fully functional prototype system used as a proof of concept for accessing customer cheque information over the web. The final system is estimated to cost $75,000,000. I team lead the project, of four, from design through to support and installation.
Woolwich Bank Tax System
This was an upgrade to an existing system that stored and indexed customer tax information. The upgrade cost was $75,000. I team lead the project, of three, from requirements to installation and support. |
