Alastair Coote

Alastair Coote
Tel: (07763) 683636

Personal Profile:

I am a motivated, confident and sociable university graduate, seeking web/database development work in the Bath area. I have extensive experience of both creation and maintenance of web sites, as well as working with (and developing front-ends for) large-scale database systems.

Skills and Achievements:

Database Technologies:

Through my employment and spare time interests I have gained considerable experience of working with databases- from MySQL or Oracle databases used as back-ends for web sites, to considerably more complex SQL Server databases forming the centre of departmental workflow. This has given me a familiarity with SQL syntax, as well as database optimisation, such as indexing.

Web Design:

My experience in the world of web design has taught me to be proficient in various multi-media applications, such as Adobe Photoshop and many Macromedia products. I’ve also learnt a great deal of core technologies, such as raw PHP, CSS and (X)HTML coding. I’ve also spent a great deal of time developing JavaScript solutions to both minimise server load, and present “Web 2.0”-alike navigation systems.

Communication:

Throughout both my university degree programme and past employment I have learnt to function effectively as a member of a team, and to explain technical processes simply and quickly in (for example) presentations to other members of an organisation. In addition, my employment within a customer service position has allowed me to learn how to deal effectively with the public, face to face and via telephone.

Employment Experience:

Date: Job:
09/2005 - Present Database Engineer– Wales and West Utilities
Developing database systems with SQL Server / VB.NET front-end, interfacing with existing systems and providing reporting tools.


06/2004 – 06/2005 Web Site Developer - Aberystwyth Guild of Students
Two phases of website development:

(01/2005 – 06/2005) Redesign and restructuring of web site, including creation of discussion forums, transition from Oracle database to MySQL, and part time work helping to update existing pages.
(06/2004 – 08/2004) Intergration of existing web site into a CMS system for multi-user access and Oracle database-driven listings of events, clubs and societies. (at www.aberguild.co.uk)

10/2002 – 09/2005 Web Site Developer - Aberystwyth Guild of Students Entertainments Department
Creation and regular update of a multi-media driven web site, complete with events diary and photo albums events , using PHP and MySQL (available at http://www.aberguild.co.uk/ents/)


09/2000 – 08/2004 Service Counter Assistant- Waitrose Supermarket, Bath
Supermarket work during A-Levels and university term breaks.

Education and Qualifications:

Date: Details:
09/2002 – 06/2005 University of Wales, Aberystwyth
BSc. Econ (Hons), Upper Second (II(i))
International Politics and International History

Key areas studied: History of Middle East, September 11th and Islam, Intelligence and International Security

09/1995 – 06/2002 St. Laurence School, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Three A2-Levels: Computing (C), History (C), Biology (E), AS General Studies (A)
Nine GCSES, including: German (A), Double Science (A), English Language (B) and English Literature (B)

Interests:

I have a great interest in travel, have enjoyed many trips into Europe, and have spent four months of my final year at university on exchange at the University of Victoria in Canada. I also maintain an active interest in music, and try to see live performances whenever possible. I have also previously been a member of my university hockey club, and am a regular badminton player.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 27/12/1983
Driving License:
Full, Clean
Languages: Basic German
References:

References are available on request.