Bruce Tomalin

IT Professional

Lancashire, England

Email me
My Web site - www.brucetomalin.com

Accomplishments:

• Always eager to learn, with an undying ambition to help teach others the skills and know-how attained through dedication and enthusiasm.
• Consistently experimenting with new ideas and researching new technologies to ensure only the most efficient, cost-effective development and design with the most impact.

  Qualifications:

Professional Qualification

MCAD Certificate - Microsoft 70-315 - September 2007 .Net & ASP.net development

Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Information Technology & Creative Writing

St Martins College, Lancaster, UK. Graduated in 2006 with a lower second class degree.

BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies

Trowbridge Technical College - Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Diploma gained in 1985

O'Levels

English, Sociology, Economics, History, Geography & French.

Kingdown Comprehensive School, Warminster, Wiltshire. - 1982 - 1983

CSE's

Arithmetic

Kingdown Comprehensive School, Warminster, Wiltshire. - 1982

Other Skills

Full Clean Driving Licence

MIDAS Driving Certified

British sign Language Stage 1

R.S.A. Typing Class 1

Work Experience:

Byrom & Keeley Financial Services, Manchester Lancashire, English

April 2010 - Continuing

Software Developer

Skills utilised - C#.Net - ASP.Net

Maintenance and development of web and desktop applications

Flowers Direct - Morecambe, Lancashire, English

December 2009 - March 2010

Systems Architect

Skills utilised - HTML – SQL – ASP - C# - FTP

Maintenance and development of three major web sites, flowersdirect.co.uk, flowergram.co.uk and debenhamsflowers.co.uk.

• Management of the relationship with key suppliers

• Systems analysis and development of core systems

• De-commissioning of legacy networks

• Development of systems testing techniques

• DNS Administration

Farmpharm Ltd, Macmerry, East Lothian, Scotland

February 2009 - November 2009

IT Manager - Web Developer

Skills utilised - MySQL – SQL - FTP – HTML – CSS – ASP – Dreamweaver – Photoshop – Javascript

Maintenance and development of three major web sites, Bestpet.co.uk, AnimalMedicines.co.uk and HorseandOutdoor.co.uk.

• Maintain Web site content management systems

• Maintain and administer Microsoft SQL Business Server

• Maintain MySQL databases

• Administer e-Commerce for all three sites

• Implement and administer online marketing campaigns

• Maintain hardware and software for all on site customers

Shin-Etsu Handotai Ltd, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland

November 2008 - February 2009.

Software Developer (C#.Net)

Skills utilised - MySQL – SQL - FTP – HTML – CSS – Microsoft Visual Studio – Dreamweaver – Photoshop – Paintshop

Oracle Forms Conversion Project

• Convert and update functionality of legacy Oracle forms to .Net platform.

• Research and gather information on legacy Oracle forms.

• Liaise with end users.

• Propose redesigns.

• Build new C#.Net forms to agreed specifications.

• Test and implement changes and devise user guides.

Accenture - Solutions & Technology - (January 2007 to September 2008)

www.accenture.com

Associate Software Engineer - Permanent

May2008 - September 2008

Accenture internal project work - Accenture, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Web Developer

Skills utilised - MySQL – SQL - FTP – HTML – CSS – Microsoft Visual Studio – Dreamweaver – Photoshop – Paintshop – Flash – PHP – C#.Net

Princes Trust Million Makers Challenge

• Design and build a Web site (using HTML CSS and PHP) to showcase forth coming fund raising events.

• Consult with external sponsors in relation to branding and appearance.

• Design and build a database to support and online auction and ticket sales.

March 2008 - April 2008

Accenture project work - AOL UK - Hammersmith, London.

Technical Tools Tester

• Analysis and documentation of test scenarios for complex Content Management System functionality.

• Reviewing functional design (user stories) and identification of any gaps that have not been documented.

• Testing of scenarios and bug fixes.

• Technical testing and Database analysis (mySQL)

• Raising issues using the recognised format, processes and documentation.

• Regression testing of pre-existing web pages and content tools to ensure new development has not caused conflicts.

• Ensuring all documentation produced is clear, professionally written and presented, and makes use of Accenture templates and standards where possible and appropriate.

February 2008 - March 2008

Accenture project work - iRed - London.

Flash Developer

• Analyse and document redesign of Web pages to Flash.

• Convert existing web pages to include Flash imagery.

• Test and deploy completed Flash pages to company web site.

December 2007 - February 2008

Accenture project work - DWP RTPF, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

C#.Net Developer - Bug fix team.

RTPF was in the final phase of bug fix and testing before delivery. My role was fixing bugs and issues against test defects raised by the test team. As well as ensuring accessibility standards are adhered to for the RTPF on Pension forecasting application. This role has given me practical working experience of .Net development as well as some Java scripting experience.

September 2007 - December 2007

Accenture project work - Universal Music Group - Hammersmith, London.

Systems Analyst/Support Analyst

Working on the IT Digital Initiatives Support team, part of the Global IT group within Universal Music. The DI Support team are responsible for providing the UMGI user community with support for the systems that deliver data and digital media content to the internal and external eBusiness Partners.

• Provide incident and problem management to resolve issues.

• Support reporting to management, including data analysis and data extracts.

• Work closely with the development teams to develop solutions to end user issues which require changes to the application.

• Assist the users with their acceptance testing of the system.

• Develop and provide system training to the users where applicable.

• Ensure user requests are continuously tracked to identify common problems that may require a global solution
• Produce a report on delivery issues for the replacement systems to consider and suggested solutions to discuss with client supervisor.

• Produce a report on support team practices and suggest improvements to discuss with client supervisor. Report on status to line manager on a weekly basis, raising issues as necessary to ensure productivity with client manager.

January 2007 - August 2007

Accenture project work - AOL UK - Hammersmith, London.

Technical Tools Tester

• Knowledge transfer to and training of an offshore tools tester in content management tools testing, and specific regression test scenarios based on functional requirements and technical design.

• Analysis and documentation of test scenarios for complex Content Management System functionality, including a web authoring tool, configuration tool, reformatting tool as well as a ratings and comments tool.

• Reviewing functional design (user stories) and identification of any gaps that have not been documented.

• Testing of scenarios and bug fixes.

• Technical testing and Database analysis (mySQL)

• Raising issues using the recognised format, processes and documentation.

• Regression testing of pre-existing web pages and content tools to ensure new development has not caused conflicts.

• Ensuring all documentation produced is clear, professionally written and presented, and makes use of Accenture templates and standards where possible and appropriate.

First Line Support - Temporary Contract

Legend Communications
October 2006 - November 2006

First line support

Handling customer enquiries regarding broadband connection issues. Skills including Internet, Broadband and Network knowledge and Customer service. Short term temporary contract.

Work Experience: During University

Disc Jockey - Self Employed

May 2004 - January 2006

Various locations across North West England including:
Liquid, Brooks, Hustle, St Martins College, Lancaster University - Lancaster, Chicago Rock - Lancaster, Wigan & Oldham, Envy - Oldham, The Office - Morecambe, Norbreck Castle Hotel - Blackpool, The Longlands Hotel - Tewitfields, The Dali Bar - Warrington, as well as many weddings and other parties.

Spinning classic dance floor, party tunes from the 90's all the way back to the 50's, a truly professional Superstar DJ.

Project Administrator - Temporary Contract

Summer Learning & Skills Program - Connexions Cumbria
June 2005 - September 2005

General administrative tasks supporting the Project leader, including payment implementation via BACS. Organising travel for the students with learning difficulties. Summer employment whilst at University short term contract.

Campsite Administrator - Temporary Contract

Eurocamp - Italy
June 2004 - August 2005

General Administrative tasks involved with running and maintaining 15 summer tents. Summer job whilst at University, short term contract.

Work Experience: Prior to University

Civil Service - Ministry of Defence

Analyst/Programmer - Permanent

Skills utilised - SQL - UNIX - COBOL - Filetab

Ministry of Defence
Directorate of Engineering & Inter-operability & Information Solutions - Bath, Avon.
April 2002 - September 2003

Responsible for the continuing development and maintenance of Onboard Automated data processing Systems in Ships (OASIS) applications. The post involved use of Ingres, SQL, C and UNIX to convert software specification into a program module. Main tasks to analyse design specifications, develop software applications, resolve technical issues, carry out and document Unit testing. Deliver programs to the on board ship teams for User assurance testing. Report on progress made on development tasks, to team leader.

Analyst/Programmer - Permanent

Ministry of Defence
Directorate Information Systems Pay & Personnel Agency - Bath, Avon.
July 1999 - March 2002

Team member responsible for developing new code according to project specs. Maintaining existing modular software. Unit testing prior to delivery to Quality Assurance. Creating Test Scenarios and environments to complete Unit testing. Documenting Unit test for Quality Assurance teams. Writing and maintaining programs in COBOL, SCL & Filetab. The section was responsible for the MOD Civilian Pay system of which there are approximately 120 legacy programs. My individual responsibility was delivering the project software collating all development software created by the section and delivering it to the Quality Assurance section.

Quality Assurance Tester - Permanent

Ministry of Defence
Directorate Information Systems Pay & Personnel Agency - Bath, Avon.
March 1997 - July 1999

System & User Testing of Non-Industrial payroll application software. Carry out System & User Assurance Tests in accordance with developer test schedules according to project time-scales and document results. Refer deviations to developers. Create Test Scenarios according to project overview and user requirements. Create test environments for the QA team in order to complete user assurance testing. Represent QA at meetings with the client/business sector. Help/Advise the less experienced staff on the section.

Payroll Administrator - Permanent

Ministry of Defence
Pay & Personnel Agency - Bath, Avon.
May 1992 - March 1997

Responsible for approximately 1900 accounts, data input, resolution of queries and calculation of pay.

Statistics Administrator - Permanent

Ministry of Defence
Naval Support Agency - Bath, Avon.
March 1991 - May 1992

Graphical and statistical data collation, Data input, Resolution of queries, Calculation of statistics

Payroll Administrator - Permanent

Ministry of Defence
Pay & Personnel Agency - Bath, Avon.
May 1987 - March 1991

Responsible for approximately 1900 accounts, data input, resolution of queries and calculation of pay.

Work Experience: Prior to joining the Civil Service

Motor Insurance Administrator - Permanent

EJ Parrot & Sons - Warminster, Wiltshire.
Dec 1985 - Feb 1987

Responsible for administering all documentation regarding motor insurance, quotations and claims.

Trainee Accounts Clerk - Permanent

Church Street Accountants - Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
Sept 1985 - Dec 1985

Responsible for balance sheet and profit and loss preparation.

Warehouse Assistant - Permanent (Part-Time)

Crockerton Country Warehouse, Northern Foods Plc, Crockerton, Wiltshire
June 1983 - August 1985

Stock control, rotation and replishment, fork lift truck operation and general warehouse duties.

Voluntary Work Experience

National Trust Volunteer

Chyvarloe - Cornwall
July 2007

Clearing country paths, building fences and cleaning beaches.

St Martins College - Students Union

Entertainments Officer
2004 - 2005

Responsible for students union entertainments.

St Martins College - Students Union

Moorside School - Lancaster
2004

Helped create a nature walk for the pupils.

St Martins College - Students Union

Half Moon Bay - Heysham - Morecambe
2003

Beach cleaning.

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