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United Kingdom

Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Pibor, Greater Pibor Administrative Area, South Sudan

Managing all water, sanitation and hygiene related activities associated with new multi-sectoral humanitarian programme in the Pibor, Gumuruk and Lokongoley, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), South Sudan.

Renk, Upper Nile, South Sudan

Led the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) team in Renk, designing and implementing WASH services for beneficiaries in Renk County with inclusion of Behaviour Change Communication (BCC). Assessed WASH needs; designed projects; contributed to proposal preparation; managed project implementation; reported on objectives, timeframe and budget; provided technical support and line-management to staff; ensuring quality standards were met; and liaised with local authorities and other stakeholders

Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

• Water Source Engineering• Surface and Groundwater Hydrology• Emergency Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation• Health, Hygiene and Sanitation• Water and Wastewater Treatment• Communities and Development• Management and Governance for Water and Sanitation• Water and Cities• Group Project: Siting guidelines for sand dams on behalf of 'Excellent Development'.• Thesis: On-site solid waste management best practice for healthcare facilities in Bangladesh.

East Croydon, London, United Kingdom

Software development of financial services applications for external clients operating in the Lloyd's of London broker and company insurance markets: Tokio Marine HCC, AON Plc and Manchester Underwriting Management Ltd.• Providing quotations for changes to client insurance software.• Analysis, development, testing and implementation of scheduled developments and defect fixes.• Development in VB6, VB.Net, T-SQL, SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Classic ASP (VB… Show more Software development of financial services applications for external clients operating in the Lloyd's of London broker and company insurance markets: Tokio Marine HCC, AON Plc and Manchester Underwriting Management Ltd.• Providing quotations for changes to client insurance software.• Analysis, development, testing and implementation of scheduled developments and defect fixes.• Development in VB6, VB.Net, T-SQL, SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Classic ASP (VB Script), SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio 2012, MS Source Safe.• Support ticket tools: Jira, Spiceworks.• Liaising with clients in person, in writing and by telephone to define and clarify issues and Business requirements.• Working individually and with colleagues to meet deadlines. Show less

Epsom, England, United Kingdom

• Enhancements to desktop applications written in VB6 with Oracle back-end.• Oracle SQL and UNIX shell scripts for Business Intelligence (BI) reports.• Analysis, design, unit and system testing, facilitating UAT.• Part of team working on IT requirements for corporate re-branding project.• Liaised with users and departmental managers regarding business requirements analysis.• Tools: Win7, VB6, Solaris, Unix bash shell scripting, SQL for Oracle and MS SQL Server / PLSQL for… Show more • Enhancements to desktop applications written in VB6 with Oracle back-end.• Oracle SQL and UNIX shell scripts for Business Intelligence (BI) reports.• Analysis, design, unit and system testing, facilitating UAT.• Part of team working on IT requirements for corporate re-branding project.• Liaised with users and departmental managers regarding business requirements analysis.• Tools: Win7, VB6, Solaris, Unix bash shell scripting, SQL for Oracle and MS SQL Server / PLSQL for Oracle. Show less

Fleet, England, United Kingdom

A consultancy producing bespoke software for the maintenance engineering industry.• Tested software for defects which I raised to to Senior Consultant and Programmer.• Wrote User Guide documentation for bespoke software.

Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire

Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan

• Implemented document repository system. • Gathered requirements, trained personnel.• Developed front-end to fit user requirements. • Mediated between HQ and Sudan team to clarify requirements.

Bunia, Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Provided application, infrastructure and operational support for three offices in remote locations in D.R Congo. • Supported customers across three offices• Planned and installed hard wired networks in three area offices. • Implemented/enforced compliance with corporate I.T policies.• Supported and trained local IT support staff in basic support.• Inventorised all hardware, identifying any issues or repairs.• Co-ordinated the re-imaging of laptops using Acronis True… Show more Provided application, infrastructure and operational support for three offices in remote locations in D.R Congo. • Supported customers across three offices• Planned and installed hard wired networks in three area offices. • Implemented/enforced compliance with corporate I.T policies.• Supported and trained local IT support staff in basic support.• Inventorised all hardware, identifying any issues or repairs.• Co-ordinated the re-imaging of laptops using Acronis True Image.• Configured RAID NAS server to run automatic back up jobs.• Documented infrastructure changes.• Built working relationships internally and externally.• Communicated frequently with senior management.Managed the logistics function of humanitarian aid programme in Indonesia• Line managed 25 staff across 2 locations. • Provided software and hardware support to 2 field offices.• Arranged hardware repairs.• Conducted asset inventory of assets inc. I.T equipment.• Managed budget of c.$70,000• Implemented policies, processes and procedures• Managed support base.• Conducted bi-annual appraisals of staff • Coached staff in basic IT use and organisational skills.• Negotiated contracts with contractors. Show less

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Part of development team for large complex system. VB 6.0, scaled/ distributed via Com, Oracle 9i backend.• Wrote XSLTs to convert XML data• Re-designed Visual Basic functions to call new global function• Implemented unit-test harnesses in Visual Basic• Parameterised and tested SQL strings held in VB functionsDeveloped three tier intranet application. Classic ASP, Visual Basic 6.0, Oracle 8i.• Performed system analysis against business requirements• Determined… Show more Part of development team for large complex system. VB 6.0, scaled/ distributed via Com, Oracle 9i backend.• Wrote XSLTs to convert XML data• Re-designed Visual Basic functions to call new global function• Implemented unit-test harnesses in Visual Basic• Parameterised and tested SQL strings held in VB functionsDeveloped three tier intranet application. Classic ASP, Visual Basic 6.0, Oracle 8i.• Performed system analysis against business requirements• Determined technical changes required.• Produced three-point estimates for management • Wrote Technical documentation• Coded in ASP, Visual Basic and PLSQL • Met business requirements.• Raised system changes on change control system• Used Rational Clearcase v5 for version control.• Updated servers via Tivoli and VM Ware Virtual Centre v 1.3.• Re-produced defects in dev environment and fixing bugs.• Coached and mentored junior developers.Developed batch processing applications using Doc1 tool to produce policy renewal letters.• Proved concept of incorporating .PDF splitter engine into .pcl apps• Developed, tested, implemented and documented Doc1 changes Show less

Master Of Science - Msc, Water And Sanitation For Development, 72% Overall (Distinction)

Activities and Societies: Silsoe Aid For Appropriate Development (Treasurer and Trustee) • Water Source Engineering • Surface.

Master Of Science - Msc, Development Management

• Managing Systemic Change: Inquiry, Action, and Interaction (30 credits): Distinction • Capacities for Managing Development (30 credits).

Bachelor'S Degree, Ba (Hons) Intercultural Studies, 2:1

Bachelor'S Degree, Ba (Hons) Economics