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    Andy Postlethwaite

    Andy Postlethwaite

    Web/Applications Developer

    Monmouth, United Kingdom

    Since 1994 I have worked in a variety of IT roles and industry sectors, some driven by financial interests and others by topic. In this time I have accumulated knowledge and expertise...Read moreSince 1994 I have worked in a variety of IT roles and industry sectors, some driven by financial interests and others by topic. In this time I have accumulated knowledge and expertise in a number of diverse technologies. I am largely self-taught, regard IT as a hobby as well as a career and endeavour to keep up-to-date with developments within the industry.

    For the past 10 years my employment has been a mixture of temporary contract roles interspersed with freelance positions working from home.

    Area Covered: Web (front and back end) XML, XSLT, C#, ASP, HTML, CSS, SQL
    Industry: Information Technology


    Work Experience
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    Job Title: C# Developer
    Company: Isotrak
    Description: Isotrak, a market leader in vehicle tracking and telematics solutions, had a requirement to internationalize their web application which entailed accounting for time zones, localized formatting of dates, measurement conversions (metric/imperial) and language differences.

    The technical expertise required was C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2005 (returning XML data), XSLT transformations to HTML and SVG, CSS and Javascript.

    Additionally, I performed support work: debugging, Web Service enhancements, stored procedure modification.
    From:06/Dec/2010 To:28/Oct/2011

    Job Title: Web Developer
    Company: Pindar
    Description: Working for the Web/Ecommerce department maintaining and enhancing commercial sites using Classic ASP, SQL Server, (X)HTML, JavaScript and CSS. The majority of the work was for SciLabware: http://live.scilabware.com/default.asp. I was solely responsible for a feature of the site which dynamically generates PDF quality certificates from XML via XSLT, XSL-FO and Apache FOP.
    From:01/Feb/2010 To:26/Nov/2010

    Job Title: Freelance Web Developer
    Company: Various
    Description: http://www.theriversidebangkok.com
    Design and development of an apartment letting site utilising XHTML flat files with CSS and some JavaScript for random image display.

    http://www.agelessifwedare.com
    Converting a graphic design into an operational site, arranging hosting, implementing paypal functionality. The site is mainly composed of XHTML files with a small amount of C# to calculate delivery dates.

    http://www.tradeshop.org.uk
    XHTML files with Javascript form validation and some PHP files to process the registration forms. Registration involves collection of form data and automatic email generation informing the owner of a new enquiry.

    http://www.derrickholt.co.uk
    Design and development of a site capable of uploading and displaying images in a gallery format for a local artist. The technology involved is PHP, Mysql database, ASP, XSLT, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jquery and Ajax.
    From:04/Aug/2008 To:29/Jan/2010

    Job Title: Web Developer
    Company: Phew
    Description: Design and development of a web site which allows users to share ‘mind maps’ – http://www.biggerplate.com. Working with one other person, the design and development took less than six weeks from start to finish. The site went live at the end of February.
    The technologies involved are Classic ASP, SQL Server 2005, XML, XSLT, XHTML, JavaScript and CSS.
    From:03/Dec/2007 To:31/Jan/2008

    Job Title: ASP Developer
    Company: Xit2
    Description: Xit2 provide web based services for mortgage lenders. I worked on a new application for the government Home Improvement Pack initiative along with bug fixing and the enhancement of existing applications. The primary technologies are Classic ASP, SQL Server 2005, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. In addition, I was responsible for coding a PHP page for uploading and resizing image files.
    From:02/Apr/2007 To:31/Aug/2007

    Job Title: Web Developer
    Company: Macmillan
    Description: This prestigious publishing company needed a custom built web application to allow users to input data pertaining to educational establishments worldwide. The application had to work both on and off-line and this was achieved with extensive use of XML, DOM, XSLT, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML and CSS. The back-end: SQL Server 2002, and ASP.Net 2.0.
    From:01/Jan/2007 To:30/Mar/2007

    Job Title: XML/XSLT Developer – Abbey National
    Company: Abbey
    Description: Initially developing an interface for a new XML based data transferal system between Credit Reference Agency and Bank. The majority of the work involved authoring XSLT to display various views of a complex XML data source in HTML.

    I returned to work in a similar role in 2004 – extracting meaningful data from a complex XML data source: using XSLT to create text output. I was also involved in some .NET (VB, ASP) development with SQL Server stored procedures returning XML transformed via XSLT into HTML management reports.

    For a short period in 2005 I spent some time progressing and enhancing the systems I had previously worked on.

    My last assignment was to develop a suite of XSL Templates to extract information from an XML data source.
    From:05/Aug/2002 To:27/Jan/2006

    Job Title: SVG/XSLT Developer
    Company: De Voil Consulting
    Description: Having developed a keen interest in this new XML-based technology I was able to develop an interactive, web-based, diagram creation facility utilizing SVG, ECMAScript, XSLT and ASP. The resulting application enabled users to create visual workflow diagrams and post them back to the server, an XSLT would then translate the data into an XML document describing the workflow structure.
    From:01/Nov/2003 To:30/Jan/2004

    Job Title: Web Developer
    Company: Telewest
    Description: Various web-based holiday booking applications which employ a SQL Server 2000 database, Classic ASP, XML for data transfer and XSLT to render HTML. The majority of the work was authoring/modifying XSLT stylesheets and SQL stored procedures.
    From:01/May/2003 To:01/Sep/2003

    Job Title: XML/XSLT Developer
    Company: Nettec
    Description: Modification and creation of a number of XSLT documents to transform XHTML into HTML for a leading holiday company:
    http://www.firstchoice.co.uk
    From:01/Oct/2002 To:29/Nov/2002

    Job Title: Senior Analyst Programmer
    Company: CPM
    Description: CPM is the largest marketing company in Europe. I was responsible for various ad-hoc reporting solutions for clients including Microsoft, Mars and Disney, and the development/support of existing in-house database/intranet applications (VB6, VBA, ASP, SQL Server 2000, XML, XSLT, COM+).

    I was instrumental in the development of an on-line booking system for Asda enabling their suppliers to arrange in-store marketing events over the Internet. The system comprises an AS400 database, VB6/COM+ middle tier and an ASP layer utilizing ADO, XML, and XSLT technologies for updating and displaying data.
    From:01/Aug/2001 To:01/Jul/2002

    Job Title: Senior Web Developer
    Company: Domino Systems
    Description: Domino design, develop and maintain state-of-the-art web sites for a number of blue chip clients.

    I acted as Senior Developer on a number of projects including the following:
    • Phase 2 development of existing ASP sites - extending and enhancing functionality
    • WAP Calendar application for Tiny Computers (WML, SQL Server & ASP)
    • Questionnaire reporting solution (Excel, ASP, SQL Server)
    • Generic E-commerce store (VB6, SQL Server, ASP, XML, XSLT)
    • Bespoke E-commerce development: http://www.cotswoldtrading.com (VB6, SQL Server, ASP)
    • Content Management System: http://www.oxford-instruments.com (VB6, SQL Server, ASP, XML, XSLT)
    From:01/Dec/1999 To:31/Jul/2001

    Job Title: Analyst Programmer
    Company: NOP Mystery Shopping
    Description: As an arm of the NOP Research Group, NOP Mystery Shopping is a leading edge supplier of performance measurement information via the use of mystery customer research. IT performs a pivotal role in the company, serving as it does to expedite the allocation and return of questionnaires, and the processing and presentation of the resulting data. I was responsible for the scoring, management and reporting of data using VB5, VBA, SQL, Access97, Excel97, HTML and JavaScript.
    From:04/Jul/1994 To:31/Dec/1999

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    Web Scraping & Prgramming of Data
    • Steveby Steve M.
    • Posted: 20 Jun 2017
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    • 24 Aug 2017 Steve M.
      Steve M.
      Liverpool, GB

      Andy certainly knows his stuff and has delivered a high class program for me giving everything that I require, he takes his time to understand the requirements and is quick to respond should you have any queries, I certainly would have no hesitation in recommending Andy to anyone and will certainly be using his services again in the near future.

    We require a web page that uses the Betfair API
    • BetfairTradingby BetfairTrading S.
    • Posted: 22 Nov 2016
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    • 13 Jan 2017 BetfairTrading S.
      BetfairTrading S.
      Hull, GB

      I am not sure where to start with Andy, there are just so many GREAT things to say! Here are just some of the highlights as there are so many. These are also in no particular order:

      1) We was on a tight budget and Andy was able to agreeable to being flexible – this was essential for us to get our project started and without this we would have been stuck

      2) We had made a specification, but having not done one before, what we supplied Andy was far from ideal – Andy was able to work from this and deliver a fantastic product that met all our needs to a high standard

      3) Andy has an attitude to his work that is by far and away the best, he is great at listening he takes pride in his work and gives clear comments/feedback/questions as the project develops making this easy and hassle/stress free
      I will certainly use any again, and if my project develops beyond the work done so far – he will be getting the work if he accepts.

      Thank you Andy – You have been brilliant and you are a true professional!

    Integrate with a Vendor's API to change customer's status
    • Kirkby Kirk H.
    • Posted: 9 Feb 2016
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    • 16 Feb 2016 Kirk H.
      Kirk H.
      Detroit, MI, US

      My last sentence in my last email to Andy on this project was simply this: "It was an absolutely pleasure to work with you and I'm going to go look for a project that I can work with you again." Andy made the 'remote programming' experience extremely pleasant and quick. Great Personality and Great Technical Skills.

    I need a php developer to create a set of reports from a MySQL datasource.
    • Johnby John W.
    • Posted: 15 May 2015
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    • 11 Aug 2015 John W.
      John W.
      Liberty, MO, US

      Perfect!

    Football stats excel spreadsheet importing XML data
    • Lauraby Laura T.
    • Posted: 28 Oct 2014
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    • 23 Dec 2014 Laura T.
      Laura T.
      Liverpool, GB

      Excellent job, thanks

    PHP/Javascript Developer using XML Feeds
    • Joeby Joe C.
    • Posted: 31 Jul 2014
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    • 13 Aug 2014 Joe C.
      Joe C.
      City of London, GB

      Great work! Exactly what i required. Would certainly recommend!
      Thanks Andy!

    I need a PHP developer with XML parsing expertise.
    • Johnby John W.
    • Posted: 6 Apr 2014
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    • 19 May 2014 John W.
      John W.
      Liberty, MO, US

      Andy did a superb job understanding our requirements and developing the appropriate solution. His follow up and communication were flawless. Andy has my unconditional endorsement.

    Database Destinations + Google Maps
    • Andrewby Andrew D.
    • Posted: 12 Feb 2013
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    • 15 Apr 2013 Andrew D.
      Andrew D.
      Gravesend, GB

      Great work ... determined theres more to come ...

    Xml interface to join two related but different xml feeds
    • Daveby Dave C.
    • Posted: 21 Nov 2012
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    • 19 Feb 2013 Dave C.
      Dave C.
      Torquay, GB

      I have to say, Andy is a star. He absorbs everything and then just makes it happen. Another solid piece of work completed exactly as proposed. With more phases to come, we have no hesitation of asking Andy to work with us again.

    • 09 Jan 2013 Dave C.
      Dave C.
      Torquay, GB

      It took us a while to find our feet, mostly because of my inexperience and lack of technical knowledge but Andy persevered and helped us to better understand the nature of the problem. In so doing he came up with an elegant and functional solution which have met our needs. Will definitely use again. Highly Recommended.

    XML datafeed
    • Peak Online Limitedby Peak Online Limited
    • Started: 1 Nov 2012
    • 31 Oct 2014 Peak Online Limited
      Peak Online Limited
      Cardiff, GB

      Solve the problems which needed fixing, happy with results!

    • 11 Oct 2014 Peak Online Limited
      Peak Online Limited
      Cardiff, GB

      Very happy end result, Andy produced just want I was looking for!

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