Career Objective
I'd like a chance to excel within the software industry - a chance to create forward thinking software to
benefit a diverse range of people, now and into the future. Also important, is the opportunity to further
develop my skills by working with and learning from my peers, as well as the freedom to move forward and
challenge myself by looking beyond my personal goals.
Employment History
- 2007 - July 2009
- Cognethos Pty Ltd
- Software Developer/Tester
- Developed software products for the financial markets using mainly C++, C#, VB.Net, Visual Basic 6, JavaScript as well as some ASP.Net and Java.
- Software testing, analysing, debugging and fixing existing software using Visual Studio, writing test cases, test harnesses and responding to customer problems.
- Involvement in the full SDLC which includes analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance.
- 2001 - 2004
- Foseco Pty Ltd
- Software Developer/IT Support
- As a sole software developer, I developed in house software that is used by Foseco employees across the world.
- Update company webpage, multimedia editing and general duties such as word processing, spreadsheets, database design, scanning etc.
Education / Qualifications
- 2005 - 2009
- University of Technology, Sydney
- Bachelor of Engineering (Software), Diploma in Engineering Practice
- 2002 - 2004
- Padstow College of TAFE
- Diploma in Software Development with Distinction
- 1998 - 2002
- Sir Joseph Banks High School
- Higher School Certificate
- 2002
- Bankstown College of TAFE
- Module 6752 (PC servicing, computer peripherals, configuring & optimising a GUI, PC testing & modification)
- 2002
- Padstow College of TAFE
- International Computer Driving Licence (Basic IT Concepts, Computer Use & File Management, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases/Filing Systems, Presentation & Drawing, Information Network Services)
- 2001
- Illawarra Business College
- Certificate II in Information Technology
Achievements
- 2009
- Member of Faculty of Engineering Dean's List awarded for outstanding student performance
- 2002
- Annual School Web Design Award - secondary school division
- 2002
- First Place in Year 12 - Software, Design & Development
- 2002
- First Place in Year 12 - Mathematics Extension 1
- 2001
- First Place in Year 11 - Software, Design & Development
- 2001
- First Place in Year 11 - Information, Processes & Technology
- 2000
- First Place in Year 10 - Electronics
Skill Summary
- Technical
- C#.Net
- C / C++
- ASP.Net
- Visual Basic 6
- Visual Basic.Net
- .Net Framework
- Java
- SQL
- JavaScript, JScript
- (X) HTML
- Basic PHP use
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Unified Modelling Language (UML)
- Agile software development
- Microsoft Office - advanced level with entire package
- Microsoft Windows Operating Systems - installation, troubleshooting and configuring
- Adobe: Photoshop, Acrobat - design & presentation
- Adobe: Dreamweaver, Flash - design & presentation
- Basic Linux use
- Basic network installation and configuring
- Hardware/Software - Installation and troubleshooting
- Soldering Printed Circuit Boards
- Personal
- Self-motivated fast learner
- Team work and leadership
- Determined and do to the best of my ability
- Honest and open
- Punctual
- Organised
- Responsible
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Loyal
- Friendly
Languages
- English
- Fluent in former Yugoslavian languages
- Some German
Extra Curricular Activities
- 2008 - present
- Member of Revesby Rovers Football Soccer Club
- 1999 - 2007
- Member of Padstow Hornets Football Soccer Club
Other Achievements
- 2006
- AA3 Premiers (football)
- 2005
- AA3 Runners Up (football)
- 2000
- Representing Bankstown zone in Cross Country
- 2000
- Cross Country - Age Champion 17+ Years Boys
Interests
- Sports
- Movies
- Music
- Internet
- Web Development
- Programming
- Building/Fixing computers
References / Letters of recommendation
Available upon request.