John Griffiths

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What companies would you most like to work for?

Disney, Aerosmith ;-), MTV or Google

Posted @ 03:06PM, February 08, 2007 by John Griffiths | Permalink
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Work history

Moveme.com October 2007 to December 2008
Senior Web Developer

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How would you describe your time at Moveme.com?

Helped win Yahoo's award for most innovative company 2007 by helping construct one of the most unique consumer website to-date.
Fairly versatile role, developing pioneering AJAX applications, while supporting the major browsers; implementing SEO and WebTrends tracking and employing client-side profiling tools to improve site performance.

Winner of Yahoo Peoples Choice Award 2008.... read more
WSP Group PLC June 2000 to October 2007
Web Designer & Developer

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How would you describe your time at WSP Group PLC?

IS team leader primarily involved in developing & enhancing sites for both internal and external clients developed with ROR, AJAX, C#, JAVA, CSS, XML, PHP and JavaScript technologies; plus development and deployment of SQL and MySQL data platforms.
Major projects included implementing discussion forums, chat rooms, content management systems, online procurement applications for global offices.
Helped integrate CRM solutions working with SAGE Saleslogix. Replaced IIS search engine with Google Mini appliance. employed SEO techniques for greater market exposure. Put in-place SVN version control, refined code base with AJAX to increase user's experience; and improved use of Agile methods.... read more
Reuters Group PLC September 1998 to May 2000
Software Developer

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How would you describe your time at Reuters Group PLC?

Team member, Responsible for the Y2K upgrade of the warehouse and asset tracking system; developed new tools to automate data calculations and management of the SQL Server. Notable work includes developing systems to produce automated code generation, custom tool libraries, timers, calendars, SMTP and email handlers. Helped port existing code to new systems, using OOP.... read more
A & W Gowers Limited July 1996 to September 1996
Applications Developer

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How would you describe your time at A & W Gowers Limited?

While at University, contract role while at university, duties involved creating complete package for local timber yard to handle stock estimation, documentation, re-ordering and tracking. Carrying out full life-cycle design, plus round-table discussions with staff and managers to build the perfect system. After which supplied training, support and on-site visits overseeing final deployment and completion.... read more
Brointermed Lines Limited July 1995 to September 1995
Database Specialist

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How would you describe your time at Brointermed Lines Limited?

While at University, contract position while at university, role was to help re-engineer existing database & software within a limited time-scale for large shipping firm. Rapidly refactored code to refine current processes and enhance operation. Produced documentation and carried out black-box testing to reverse engineer and fault-find existing system. Presented final system to managers, meeting with IT support to help document new features.... read more
Kings Cliff Hotel February 1991 to July 1991
Applications Developer

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How would you describe your time at Kings Cliff Hotel?

While at University, contract position while at university, role was to help re-engineer existing database & software within a limited time-scale for large shipping firm. Rapidly refactored code to refine current processes and enhance operation. Produced documentation and carried out black-box testing to reverse engineer and fault-find existing system. Presented final system to managers, meeting with IT support to help document new features.... read more
Canbridge Management Limited July 1989 to July 1998
Applications Specialist

How would you describe your time at Canbridge Management Limited?

Role focused on software development, database design and admin for company's asset network; worked as a team leader designing company's IT network. Permanent and part-time while finishing eduction.
Notable projects include creating online property management package, adding support for auto backup, restore and mail-merging. Provided staff training and learning labs for staff.... read more

Education

Anglia Ruskin University September 1994 to June 1998
BSc with Honors in Information Systems Development
colchester institute September 1992 to July 1994
ND in Computer Studies

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