Head of Development at Fat Cigar Productions
London, United Kingdom
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- Head of Development at Fat Cigar Productions
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- Freelancer at Fantastic Thinking
- Lead Website Developer/Admin at Underground Icewhole
- Contract ColdFusion Web Developer at Department of Health and Ageing
- Lead ColdFusion Web Developer at University of Canberra
- ColdFusion Web Developer at Computer Sciences Corporation
- ColdFusion Web Developer at Department Industry, Science and Resources
- Education
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- University of Canberra
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Craig McDonald’s Summary
Web developer/designer with 10 years experience using Adobe technologies to create compelling web solutions.
With extensive experience using ColdFusion (versions 4 -> 8), integration of large legacy systems to interface with the web, database platforms such as Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL and more.
A keen follower of latest technology trends and best practices with exposure to ColdBox, Reactor, ModelGlue, Fusebox and others.
Strong experience not only in coding but also graphic design using Adobe Fireworks and implementation in CSS, creating interactive websites using JQuery, Ajax, Flash and video encoding technologies such as Flix On2.
A quick learner who is always looking to develop compelling web experiences using the latest and current technologies, with a distinct focus on usability and an eye for detail.
Craig McDonald’s Specialties:
ColdFusion, JQuery, Ajax, Fireworks, On2 Flix, Flash Video, Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL
Craig McDonald’s Experience
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Head of Development
Fat Cigar Productions
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
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Freelancer
Fantastic Thinking
(Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2009 — June 2009 (2 months)
Test rollout of 20+ multi-lingual sites (http://www.myalli.com/global/) worldwide.
Develop and implement test plan and strategy. -
Lead Website Developer/Admin
Underground Icewhole
(Internet industry)
June 2008 — April 2009 (11 months)
I led the maintenance and development of the Icewhole.com website and all aspects of its operation.
This involved server administration (database, website and video encoding engine) as well as continual improvement of the site using technologies such as ColdFusion, JQuery and Ajax.
I was required to maintain the video encoding engine using On2 Flix and Flash technology as well as SQL Server Database and a NAS based storage array for the encoded films.
I handled the majority of site design and layout requirements right through from graphic design, templating in Adobe Fireworks and CSS implementation.
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Contract ColdFusion Web Developer
Department of Health and Ageing
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
October 2007 — March 2008 (6 months)
- Develop Coldfusion based web applications from detailed functional specifications.
- Produce tested and functional code under tight deadlines.
- Undertake problem solving for issues arising with production systems.
- Implement technologies including Ajax, YahooUI, ModelGlue, Oracle and PL/SQL. -
Lead ColdFusion Web Developer
University of Canberra
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
December 2001 — September 2007 (5 years 10 months)
- Lead a small team of web developers.
- Maintain the University online applications for students and staff.
- Develop and integrate existing corporate systems with the website.
-Take projects from initiation through to implementation using ITIL practices.
-Liase with existing teams (Systems and DB) to achieve project goals.
- Skill-up junior team members and provide direction/leadership.
- Undertake incident and problem management from Tier 1 Service Desk.
- Implement ITIL practices in change management. -
ColdFusion Web Developer
Computer Sciences Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CSC; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2001 — December 2001 (6 months)
- Maintain existing web applications for clients.
- Develop new web applications for clients -
ColdFusion Web Developer
Department Industry, Science and Resources
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
December 1998 — July 2001 (2 years 8 months)
- Develop and implement web applications for departmental areas.
- Maintain existing web applications.
- Develop and maintain database systems (MS-Access) associated with the above web applications.
- Maintain websites for the departmental Internet and Intranet.
- Liaise with clients throughout the department.
- Helpdesk for web content authors department wide.
- Assist with Spectra-based Internet redevelopment.
-Assist other members of web team with application development
Craig McDonald’s Education
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University of Canberra
Bachelor of Information Technology , 1998 — 2000
Minor in Communication
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Craig McDonald’s Honors:
- ITIL Foundations Certificate in ITIL Service Management (2006)
- XML Schemas – SoftwareAG (2005)
- XSLT Development – SoftwareAG (2005)
- Advanced Cold Fusion (2001)
- Fast Track to Cold Fusion (2000)
- Allaire Spectra for Developers (2000)
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