Michael Bates Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, US

Vancouver, BC, CA

As Director of Software Development at Opskwan my responsibilities cover numerous areas: Product Implementation; Research & Development; Product Integration; System Administraion;During my time at Opskwan I have built a suite of web and mobile applications for Medical Devices Companies and Hospitals. The applications are designed to improve the sales and.

CA

• Backend Developer: Developed and maintained client websites built on the in house MVC framework 'Zenit' within an agile development envinorment.
• Conversion Developer: Implemented conversion projects based on two Omniture products, SiteCatalyst and Test & Target.
• Framework integration: Expanded Zenit to handle split tests with unobtrusive code, allowing other developers to build new modules without the need for split test training.
• Full tracking solution: Developed a full tracking solution, allowing analysis of the users full path, from SERPs, through the site and onto affiliated site purchases
• Skills: PHP5, MySQL, JavaScript and jQuery, Ajax, DHTML and CSS, SiteCatalyst, Test & Target, Subversion, PHPDocumentor, Selenium. I have also been involved in techincal interviews.

• Techincal Lead and Developer: Lead developer or sole developer on all technical projects. Developing bespoke solutions using a variety of technologies.
• Research and Developement: Responsible for researching new technologies and developing new products.
• Consultant: Met with clients to discuss their requirements and offer professional advice.
• Director: Participated in all other aspects of the company in a directors, decision making role.
• Skills: PHP4, MySQL, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, XML, Actionscript, VBScript, Visual Basic.NET, Linux (LAMP) and Windows administration (Server and Desktop), Adobe CS3 Suite

• Developer: Developed all technical solutions and supported design work using a variety of technologies
• Business Administration: Maintained business accounts and general administration. Actively supported marketing efforts and made business decisions.
• Skills: PHP4, MySQL, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, Actionscript, Perl, Adobe and Macromedia Suite

• Computer Engineer: Provide on-site and e-support to Actus clients, installing and reparing PCs, Servers and Networks. The computers ran on Windows, Linux and Apple operating systems.
• Team Lead: Managed a small team of junior technicians replacing large IT infrastructures on-site.
• Skills: Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Linux Server and Apple Desktop administration, PC and Network maintenance and repair, Firewall maintenance (primarily IPCop and Cisco pix)

• Developer: Represented the New Zealand Technical Director in the UK, developing clients configurations, ASP reports and Access reports for five major NHS sites including Guy’s and St’ Thomas Hospitals.
• Trainer: Technical training for client system managers and technical staff in Terranova. Also demonstrated software to current and potential clients.
• Support: Provided remote access, telephone and e-mail and on-site support to the UK clients
• NHS Numbers for Babies: Oversaw the UK implementation of the NHS numbers for babies project and liased with the NHS Information Authority and BT Syntegra for conformance tests.
• Skills: VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, XML, ADO, ASP, MS SQL Server, MS Access

Bsc, Applied Computing

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