Curriculum Vitae for Simon Rigby - Web developer with commercial experience of Perl, HTML, javascript, DHTML, CSS, SQL Server, IIS administration and XML on Windows NT and UNIX platforms. Available as a freelance developer or as an IT contractor.

PROFILE

I am a web developer with 3 years experience in the E-Commerce, New Media and Travel industries. I have experienced diverse working environments, ranging from a small E-Commerce solutions provider with an exclusive client base, including Invensys, Compaq, Frantic Networks and Unilever, to being involved at all stages with the delivery of projects and websites within larger organisations such as AOL, a large-scale multinational ISP providing an exclusive range of online services.

In my most recent role as Internet Development Analyst for Inghams Travel I was the sole developer, responsible for all aspects concerning the delivery of the online version of the Inghams Travel brochures. I also undertook numerous extra projects in order to streamline the working practices of other departments within the company, including forms-based SQL Server solutions for certain elements of the brochure websites, as well as more administrative responsibilities, such as Search Engine Optimization to increase Inghams' web presence.

KEY SKILLS

Programming: Perl, CGI, HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, XML, SQL
System: IIS, SQL Server 7, Windows 2000 / NT Server, Unix, Cross Browser Compatibility, Cold Fusion, PC Support, Search Engine Optimisation

CAREER HISTORY

INGHAMS TRAVEL Apr 2002 - Nov 2002

Internet Development Analyst - Fixed-Term Contract

Developed, maintained and updated the Inghams group of brochure websites, ensuring timely delivery of a professional online version of each new holiday brochure (Perl, HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, SQL Server, IIS 4 Administration).
Developed a chalet search tool (Perl, SQL Server) allowing chalet reps to populate the database and users to search it.
Adapted the Perl templating system, providing extra functionality to the JavaScript dynamic menu system for new editions of the brochure websites.
Automated the production of the static Just France website (Perl, SQL Server), allowing site wide changes to be easily implemented by the brochure production staff.
Developed CGI-based database tools to simplify necessary tasks undertaken by the brochure production staff.
Performed the role of SEO to improve Inghams search engine rankings.
Responded to user queries regarding network and PC issues.

AOL EUROPE Aug 2000 - Oct 2001

Webmaster for Netscape UK

Maintained and updated Netscape UK Website (Apache), creating HTML templates to integrate live feed content from a variety of third party providers, allowing the user base access to up-to-the-minute news, reviews and information (Ananova, Click Music, Guardian, FT, ZDNet UK).
Developed Perl tools and scripts to enhance users' enjoyment of the site (Psychometric Test script, Spot the Ball Interactive Game).
Implemented a Content Management System (Perl) to enable producers to update their own content easily.
Created an XML parser (Perl) to generate web output from XML content.
Delegated and managed technical workload effectively to ensure deadlines were met by technical team (major site redesign).
Acted as key technical liaison with other technical departments, in project meetings and during consultation with senior management regarding technical issues.
Educated rest of team as to best technical practice to better aid their understanding of technical pros and cons.
Managed time efficiently to enable schedule to be easily adapted when important ad hoc projects needed implementing (new or recently expired advertising contracts with specific content requirements).

BCN INTRAVIEW Plc Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

Web Developer

Managed, as part of a team, a network of data-driven (Microsoft Access Database) e-Commerce websites running on Windows NT4, both in-house, and externally using PCAnywhere (Invensys, Rawlinson-Hunter, M and P Motorcycles, Columbus Direct).
Maintained and updated BCN DHTML Website, enabling up-to-date content and press releases to be easily available to the client base.
Implemented large-scale solo project to develop international templated DHTML Website system for Invensys, ensuring continuity of look and feel for all Invensys company websites.
Developed Perl Content Management System to enable clients to update their own content, using their choice of template, whilst maintaining continuity of site look-and-feel (M and P, Sterling International).

EDUCATION

LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL March 2000

5 day XML course, Building XML Applications, Hands On - XML, DTDs, XSL

KEELE UNIVERSITY, Staffordshire 1994 - 1999

BSc Dual Hons. Computer Science and Environmental Management 2:2
Major Project: Java Learning and Teaching Application (Borland JBuilder)
Skills: Programming (Java, C, C++, Prolog, Modula-2, Standard ML, Assembler), Unix (Sun Solaris), Databases (SQL, Oracle), Software Development Lifecycle, Human-Computer Interaction, Analysis and Report Writing, AI

RAMSEY ABBEY SCHOOL, Cambridgeshire 1990 - 1994

3 'A' Levels: Mathematics (C), French (C), Physics (E)
8 GCSEs (Grades A-C)

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

I am a keen squash and badminton player, cultivated over the last 15 years. Whilst at University I won a medal for my part in the inter-university squash championships, which we had a good deal of success in. Although we didn't qualify for the cup competition, we went on to win the plate competition.

I also founded and jointly ran the AOL squash club, forming a league system that was held and updated on the intranet, providing me with skills in organisation and promotion as a result of building up a membership base of around 30 via the internal listserve.

Profile & Career History