About Me
Experienced Senior Developer. Skilled in the full Microsoft stack with a focus on web, cloud and API development. Qualified with a Bachelor of Information Systems. Currently applying my trade in the sports industry.
Senior Developer.
From the day back in the 90’s when my father said to me we couldn’t get a new computer as it didn’t make us any money, I was destined to be an IT professional. My father was a builder, a carpenter, so the desire to build things is in my DNA. I build solutions not with hammer and nail but keyboard and mouse. From those early days of messing around in the MS-DOS command prompt to the current landscape of cloud computing my desire to build things remains as strong as ever.
Over the years I have acquired many tangible skills, mostly self taught or garnered from colleagues. But more importantly I have developed soft skills, skills that make up my approach to solution development. My CV demonstrates my technical commercial skills but it’s my personal traits that have got me to where I am today. I take a methodical process driven approach to problems. I am a friendly approachable person that enjoys challenges and coming up with innovative solutions. I love to research and find new technologies, new ways of doing things. Analysing, trying, thinking of the possibilities.
I am qualified with a Bachelor of Information Systems. Over the next couple of years I plan on certifying my skills by completing Microsoft Azure certifications.
Outside of the office I am a family man. In summer I play cricket with the Pigeon Mountain Cricket Club, and football for the Manurewa Football Club in winter. I love watching sport and in particular rugby league and football.
Feel free to check me out and connect on LinkedIn.
Resume
Skill Summary
Technical Skills
- C#
- .Netcore MVC, WebAPI
- Integration
- SQL Server (TSQL)
- JavaScript/HTML/CSS
- Database design (relational)
- Solution Architecture
Product Experience
- Microsoft Azure
- Dynamics 365/Dataverse/SDK
- Git
- Jira/Confluence
Soft Skills
- Process Driven
- Methodical
- "Follow through"
- Approachable
- Friendly
- Problem Solver
- Excellent written/verbal communication
Education
Bachelor of Information Systems
2002
Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland NZ
National Diploma in Business Computing
2001
Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland NZ
Winner of the New Zealand Computer Society Cup for Top NDBC Project 2001
Diploma in Business Computing
2000
Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland NZ
Certificate in Business Computing
1999
Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland NZ
Professional Experience
Senior Developer
November 2022 - Present
Sportsground Ltd, Remote (Sport/Education)
- Backend development of Web API and ASP.Net MVC
- Database development with Entity Framework and SQL Server.
- Frontend development with Typescript and Angular.
- Integration with 3rd party services (Xero, MYOB and Edge education provider)
Senior Developer
September 2022 - November 2022
UP Education, Auckland, New Zealand (Education)
- Integration with D365 via Power Automate
- Integration with D365 via Azure Logic Apps
- Development of Canvas Apps
Lead Developer
June 2018 - September 2022 (4 years)
enable.me, Auckland, New Zealand (Financial Services)
- Customisation and Integration of Dynamics 365 via Dataverse, JavaScript and SDK.
- Backend development of WebAPI, MVC and serverless functions.
- Solution architecture.
- SQL Server database design and development.
- Integration of 3rd party services (Xero, Adobe Sign, FirstAML)
- Mentoring of intermediate level developer (direct report).
- Analysis, scoping and task estimation.
- Daily communication with product owners and key stakeholders.
- Delivering internal development processes.
- JIRA/Confluence implementation and adoption.
Senior Developer
July 2010 - June 2018 (8 years)
Event Solutions NZ, Auckland, New Zealand (Event Management)
- Full SDLC coverage for award winning eventSuite SaaS application and eventBadge onsite application.
- R&D activities and adoption of new technologies.
- Management and mentoring of junior development staff and cross departmental resources.
- Ownership of critical hosting infrastructure (Microsoft Azure).
- Development of custom integration and bespoke client applications using MVC and WebAPI.
- Daily communication with product owners and clients.
Web Developer
August 2007 - July 2010 (3 years)
Jericho Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand (Email Marketing)
- Development of bespoke and custom integration applications using Microsoft development stack and front end technologies.
- Development and maintenance of SQL Server databases.
- Development of web services (REST and SOAP).
- Development of CMS and website applications.
- Project management and client liaison.
- Email campaign and email deliverability.
- Social Club president.
Developer
January 2005 - August 2007 (2 years)
Savio Solutions, Auckland, New Zealand (Event Management)
- Development of customisations for the Rendezvous venue management application in Classic ASP and Crystal Reports.
- Development of customisations for the eventsPro and eventsInteractive product suite in Visual FoxPro and Events Server Pages.
- Development of bespoke web forms for eventsPro product using JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
- Customisation and Installation of Pivotal CRM product.
- SQL Server maintenance, querying and setup.
Web Developer/Founder
January 2002 - December 2004 (2 years)
New Zealand Web Magic, Auckland, New Zealand (Custom Applications)
- Development of website and CMS applications in Classic ASP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Development of Microsoft Access databases for website and desktop applications.
- Development of Microsoft Office macros using VBA coding.
- Image and graphic manipulation using Macromedia Fireworks.
- Project management, business analysis, client liaison.
- Resourcing and management of 3rd party contractors.
- Booking keeping and general administrative duties.
- StatsPack (cricket club management web application) used by two Auckland Cricket clubs.
Interests
Things I am loving right now, learning right now (or things I want to learn) and things I am doing or want to do.
Loving
- Azure Functions
- Netlify
- Sharesies
- English Premier League
To Learn
- NoSQL
- Fly Fishing
- Advanced JavaScript
- Netlify Functions
- IoT
To Do
- Football
- Fishing
- Travel back to Croatia