Owner, Technical Director at 1791 Diamonds Limited
New Zealand
Owner, Technical Director at 1791 Diamonds Limited
New Zealand
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A commercially-focused Web Strategist and technology enabler experienced in customer-facing services, product development, and strategic roles. Directed major Internet developments, as well as managed numerous small and mid-sized services projects to tight deadlines. Produces results with enthusiasm, flexibility, and professionalism in fast-paced, rapidly-changing, entrepreneurial environments.
Key Skills
- Proven design, development and delivery of highly scalable, performant, data-driven Internet dotcom ventures
- Architectural design and development of web/software systems in variety of languages (PHP, ASP, .NET, C++, Java, etc.)
- Best software engineering practices and broad knowledge-base
- Project management from capture and concept, to delivery and support; reporting to all levels internally and externally.
- Educated to multiple-award-winning Masters Degree Level in Software Engineering (MEng) from UK University of Sheffield
Achievements
- Founder and Director of NetProfess Ltd, an Auckland-based Website Design and Online Strategy company.
- Core developer of SmartGroups.com, providing tools to help people communicate online; sold to Freeserve (UK ISP) for £60 million
- CTO and Technical lead of GrandTicket.com, online tickets for luxury prize draws; delivered technology across multiple market sectors and countries
- Principal engineer of EverythingPen.com, a digital pen community and shop; realised monthly revenues >£10K at startup
- Numerous software-services project management and product development roles; project sizes ranging from £3K - £300K.
Website Design and Online Strategy;
Setting up and Developing Entrepreneurial Web Ventures;
Custom Web Software Development using leading-edge technologies;
Designer's Institute of NZ Professional Member; Auckland Chamber of Commerce; Auckland BNI CBD Chapter; NatColl Advisory Board for Web Development Courses; Co-Organiser of Regular Auckland PHP Meetup; Regular Speaker to Students and Staff about Web Technologies;
Designer's Institute of NZ Professional Member (peer-reviewed); 1st Class Masters Degree; Mappin Medal For Best Software Engineer at University; Hollowbrook Prize for Best Software Engineering thesis at University; Nominated for Best Engineering Graduate at Royal Academy, UK.