I am a full stack software developer, with experience working in TDD focussed Agile environments within a commercial setting - startup and established businesses.
I love working in technology, and being constantly challenged. So when the opportunity arose to take time out in 2016 and complete a full stack development boot camp with Makers Academy I grabbed it! I'm now looking forward to rolling my sleeves up and building my career as a software developer, working within an XP focussed team.
| Project | Size of team | Description | Technologies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal Planner Github \ App |
4 | Rails app developed over 8 days that allows users to sign up, create recipes and make a 7 day meal plan | Rails, Javascript, PostgreSQL, SCSS (Milligram), RSpec, Capybara, HTML |
| Stockr Github \ App |
5 | Application that allows a food wholesaler to update their current stock and easily send their customers an updated list via e-mail | Rails, CSS, RSpec, Capybara, HTML, PostgreSQL |
During the 4 months with Makers Academy I have learnt the fundamentals of good coding practice: Agile, TDD, pair programming and XP values. Specifically I have worked on projects which have involved the following technologies:
- Ruby on Rails
- Javascript
- PostgreSQL with DataMapper and Active Record ORMs
- RSpec
- Capybara
- Jasmine
- HTML
- CSS
I have worked as a project manager for the last 15 years, helping to deliver additional value to various business products over that time. These projects required a methodical & collaborative approach working with cross-functional teams to achieve common business goals on time and on budget, ensuring constant communication with senior managers and board representatives in blue chip multinational client companies. ICTI-Care International HK Ltd, Sedex Exchange Ltd, Richmond Green Group Ltd
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Managing a complex software development contract with an overseas provider. ICTI-Care International HK Ltd, Sedex Exchange Ltd
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Successful creation and delivery of a plan to migrate a complex business critical compliance management software system to a newly built system and contract. Sedex Exchange Ltd https://cloud.google.com/customers/sedex/
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Responsibility for the creation of new revenue models from inception, pitching the Board, delivery and rapid profit turn around (Supply Chain Compliance Support Services at Sedex Exchange Ltd) which turned a £250k profit within the first year of operation. Sedex Exchange Ltd
- Working closely with the Open Credo team, gave me real world experience of Agile development processes (Kanban) and a well executed TDD approach. Sedex Exchange Ltd https://cloud.google.com/customers/sedex/
I have worked in international multi-disciplinary teams for the last 15 years within the project management, finance and software development areas. During this time I have helped to build highly effective project teams. ICTI-Care International Ltd, Sedex Exchange Ltd, Richmond Green Group Ltd
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Worked with a Hong Kong development agency and Secure Works UK to plan and implement a data security review and security penetration test. ICTI-Care International Ltd
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Acted as technical project advisor on the Sedex Board for 4 years, reporting on development, technical contract and security issues. Sedex Exchange Ltd
"I have worked with Jose as a supplier on a number of critical projects for Sedex which covered the implementation of complex mission critical software. The delivery projects also covered the adoption of a more agile approach to software delivery something which was new to Sedex. I was impressed by how hard he worked to achieve sensible outcomes in potentially complex situations and the way in which he handled the process of interfacing between the internal PRINCE2 process and the more agile approach used by the delivery team to the satisfaction of all." -- Jonas Partner CEO OpenCredo and founder Specto Labs
"I worked closely with José, having been brought in as a PPM consultant, to deliver a systems solution for one of Sedex's key clients; this solution required data feeds from the strategic Sedex platform. José was a pleasure to work with; he was an ideal client, keen to learn, happy to take advice and supportive of the need to be firm with Sedex's client about the scope, timeline and pricing of delivery as well as of the need to make some tough delivery team decisions. His ability to think strategically - and to persuade other key stakeholders to support him - is evident in his promotion to a role where he has been responsible for developing new platforms for Sedex which reduce reliance on external parties, increase flexibility/timeliness of system changes and offer more cost-effective solutions. José acts with integrity and fairness to all: suppliers, clients and colleagues alike. He is well liked and respected and is a good leader." -- Julia Berry PMO and Assurance Manager at HSBC Global Banking and Markets
- Curiosity and hungry passion for code
- Independent learner and problem-solver
- OOP, TDD, MVC
- Software Craftsmanship
- Ruby, Rails, Javascript, Node.js
- RSpec, Jasmine, Mocha
- Time management
- Risk assessment
- PRINCE2 project methodology
- Cost & time estimation
- Communicate strategically
- People & team management
- Basic principles of financial statements
- Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet
- Importance of the working capital management and budgeting
- Understanding of the difference between profit and cash
- Law LLDip (Legal Practice Certification)
- Law LLB(Hons)2(ii)
- Gym
- Gaming
- Complementary health
- SciFi
ICTI Care International Ltd (2015 - present)
Project Consultant - contract
Sedex Exchange Ltd (2009 to 2015)
Director of Project Management
Blendon Communications & Richmond Green Property Group Ltd (2002 - 2009) IT Manager
Daily Mail Group & Trust (2001-2002) Advertising Account Manager
Media Insight - WPP (1999-2001) Media Planner & Buyer
Charterhouse Communications (1997-1999) Display Advertising Executive
Wilmington Group plc (1995-1997) Telesales executive