brendon angell

developer

About

Self-sufficient, success driven individual with a proven reputation for ‘getting the job done’. Enjoy working in teams of dedicated, effective workers where I am extremely client focused enabling me to deliver excellent products and solutions. Seventeen years of experience developing and maintaining a variety of business process automation applications for both commercial and proof of concept purposes. Extensive experience with business process automation; heavily involved in all aspects of client projects including scoping, solution architecture, design and estimation; through all aspects of the development lifecycle. An organized, methodical and logical thinker producing quality work and a trusted resource for system troubleshooting. Friendly and approachable, I have a great sense of humour and value my integrity as a person with strong principals and good work ethics. I like being challenged professionally, working on interesting and complex projects and the feeling of satisfaction from knowing that I’ve done a great job.

Country

new zealand

City

auckland

Industry

computer software

Skill

web services, visual studio, sql, microsoft sql server, c#, software development, visual basic, agile methodologies, integration, mysql, software design, databases, testing, troubleshooting, mobile devices, networking, software installation, windows, computer hardware, access, electronics, linux, android, xml, crystal reports, project management

Experience

senior software developer

uiactive

2011-10 - 2015-8 · 3 yrs 11 mos

* While performing this role I gained in depth knowledge of a large suite of custom applications written and maintained for a large Australian client. I quickly became responsible for change estimation and due to the range of my skillset and logical thinking, a trusted resource for system troubleshooting. * Technologies used: * N-Tier enterprise development * Working with complex Oracle database PL-SQL stored procedures * Windows desktop, windows service, web service, website and mobile development * Languages used are predominantly C# and VB6 along with HTML, CSS, and Javascript * Interfacing with COM components * TCP/IP communications * Microsoft Message Queueing (MSMQ) * ADO database access * Day to day tools include Jira, Autotask, Bitbucket, Visual Source Safe, Sourcetree

software manager and senior developer

istari systems

1999-10 - 2011-10 · 12 yrs 1 mo

* Involved in all levels of software development along with sales support and client support. The most interesting projects involved integrating with hardware such as barcode scanners, RFID readers, weigh scales and writing software for windows mobile devices used for scanning and warehouse locating. * Design and development of windows based applications. * Liaison with clients and development of business solutions. * SQL Server database design and maintenance * Report construction with Crystal Reports * Utilization of Windows API, 3rd party dlls and ActiveX controls. * Microsoft Office tools such as Access, Excel and Word * RFID (Intermec Certified Engineer) * Barcoding and associated label printing * Interfacing with various hardware including barcode scanners, RFID readers, weigh scales, etc. * Serial and TCP based communications to devices and for inter process communications * Visual SVN, TortoiseSVN source code controls * Development for Windows Mobile and Windows CE devices * Training and mentoring of junior staff

technician and site engineer

compac

1991-7 - 1999-8 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for installation, testing and configuration of leading edge fruit grading machinery often with a capital contract value in excess of $1m. All aspects of installation of Fruit Grading Equipment including setup and configuration of the systems computers, calibration of the cameras and other electronics, networking of the computers, setup of proprietary electronics, 485 and CAN based networks. Extensive offshore experience (mainly in Europe - France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, USA and Australia) working autonomously at client premises and responsible for performing all aspects of machine installation and client training. Training of internal staff. Maintenance and trouble-shooting. Customer support and liaison – including after hours and on-site. Fabrication and testing of in house proprietary electronics, control gear, sensors, looms etc.