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Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Durban Area, South Africa

Lead developer on future bespoke Node.js framework to replace .NET systemsDevelop and maintain core .NET products; both front-end and back-endWork closely with hardware engineers to ensure efficient communication protocols in areas with poor connectivityDevelop SQL CLRs encompassing game-rules for our gaming clients (lottery, horse-racing etc)Installation of and migration to in-house Gitlab system, including continuous integration Scrum project managementResearch and testing of new technologiesOversee the provision and deployment of servers and provide mentoringAdministration of Mikrotik firewallsKey technologies: Node.js, AngularJS, PostgreSQL, C#, VB.NET, MS SQL & CLR, HTML, CSS, Javascript, git, SVN, Linux

Durban Area, South Africa

Development of new features for the ResRequest software suite, including all phases of design and specification.Maintain existing platform and react to customer requirementsTransition of existing code to PHP5 and MariaDB SQLCreate multiple interfaces between other travel hubs / systems’ web services for reservation-sharingFocus on front-end upgrade for ageing platform including move to HTML5Creation of client-specific SQL scripts to fix data integrity issuesCreation of tools to manipulate data where it is otherwise impossible to do so from within the system itself Investigate new technologies and frameworksData migration for new clients coming from other reservation systems through PHP, SQL scripting or MS AccessProject planning through Agile methodologiesAdministration of servers, both remote and local (FreeBSD, Linux)Key technologies: PHP, MariaDB, HTML, CSS, Javascript, CVS, git, Linux

Durban Area, South Africa

Lead software developer and designerDesign and develop back-office system for the control and reporting of dispensing hardwareDevelop and enhance communication protocol by working closely with electronic engineersOn-site implementation of software systemsMaintenance of bespoke MS Access / Visual Basic CRM systemManage the provision, upgrade, maintenance of all IT infrastructure and network systemsInterview and hiring of new techniciansAdvise on many non-development projects and help identify new potential business opportunitiesKey technologies: PHP, MySQL, C#, Visual Basic, MS Access

Durban Area, South Africa

Visual Basic design and development in small teams on various projectsLead developer and designer on a new short-term insurance product in the Spotlight suiteInvestigation and integration of third-party ActiveX componentsAnalysis of client requirements for project specificationCode-review, analysis and deployment with source controlMS SQL database design and scriptingKey technologies: Microsoft Visual Basic, ActiveX, MS SQL, SourceSafe

Watford, United Kingdom

Development of client portals / web applications using PHP, HTML, Javascript and MySQLMeet with clients to determine their requirements and project timeline Support existing client websitesMaintain and develop Houxou.com's own Intranet and websites.Assessment and review of new and emerging technologiesKey technologies: PHP, HTML, Javascript, MySQL, Linux shell scripting

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology

National Diploma - Information Technology Bachelor of Technology Degree - Information Technology

Matric, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Cricket, tennis, wildlife conservation club Matric (New Zealand Year 13 equivalent)