Developer
Genetics Ltd
December 2011 – Present
Details To Come
Web Developer (previously Junior Web Developer & Web Support)
VSI Thinking
June 2010 – December 2011
Main responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio of high profile websites
- Working with majority of clients, including Thomas Cook (Publishing, Neilson, Brochure Store, NoMud and their stock management system), Celtic Manor, Quanticate and an Olympic Sailing Team
- Implementing websites into HTML/CSS and jQuery
- Application development in VB.NET/ASP.NET and MSSQL.
- Working with eCommerce websites
- Working with IIS/MSSQL/Windows Server administration
- Second line support for clients via telephone and email – major issues
- Managing and resolving technical errors
- Working in a high pressure environment with tight deadlines
Key achievements:
- Development of the Quanticate Helpdesk System, including integration of a payment gateway
- Implementation of NoMud
- Changed functionality of Brochure Store from a single brand ownership model to multiple brand ownership, a core functionality change with minimal downtime.
- Worked with Celtic Manor in preperation for the Ryder Cup 2010
Junior responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio of websites
- First line support for clients via telephone, email and in person
- Training clients on website systems
Head of Engineering
Xtreme Radio
October 2007 – June 2010
Key achievements:
- Obtained funding for thousands of pounds of investment for the station per my specification
- Installed and setup all new equipment
- Wrote the first iPhone application for a SRA-affiliated Student Radio Station in the UK, gaining headline space on the SRA website, and the Silver Student Radio Award for Best Technical Achievement
- Produced for Xtreme Radio, to include the Student Radio Chart, a national broadcast throughout the Student Radio Association
- Created adverts, jingles, promotions, flyers and posters for the station
Sound Engineer
The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School
November 2004 – June 2005
Main responsibilities:
- Setting up and dismantling equipment for rehearsals and events
- Monitoring levels throughout performances
- Adding on the fly sound effects to the band vocals during sections of songs
Key achievements:
- Taking the feed from the mixer, for playback on local radio – recorded by BBC
Web Developer
Freelance
2004 – Present
- GASP Design
“We found Brett on an online freelancers website who was available immediately and had all the skills for us to be able to deliver on time, on budget and gave the client more than they expected … We (Gasp design) were extremely happy with
the work Brett did for us which resulted in us passing more work to him on a different job.” – Glen Pawson, Managing Director, Gasp Design. - KicFM
- Hereford Hospital Radio