Andrew Pallant

Software and Web Developer

Andrew J. Pallant

Senior Web Developer, Database and Application Developer


Microsoft .NET – C#, J#, VB.NET / Java / VB / C / HTML
MS SQL / MY SQL / Oracle / SyBase / DB2


PROFILE

Dynamic 10-year career in software design and development. Constantly researching new technologies, methodologies and ideas in the fields of technology and business.
  • Expert in e-commerce design and development. Always developing innovative solutions. 
  • Outstanding success in customer support, analysis, and efficient solutions. 
  • Especially well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity, and initiative to achieve both personal and corporate goals.

Education and Training

2003 Stock Market Technical Analysis, John Copp, London, Ontario
Extensive look into how to draw and analyze stock charts. Instruction and practice in discovering trends and indicators.

2001 Introduction to .NET Programming, Microsoft, Detroit, Michigan
A highly intense look at the .NET framework and how to program in different languages. Introduction to hand held computer programming, application programming and data manipulation.

2000 Advanced Website Design, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
A look at what constitutes a good web design. Look at trends, colors and fonts, which promote user readability.

1999 NT Administration Certification, CompuMaster, London, Ontario
Instruction for maintaining a stable reliable system. How to calculate proper IP and subnet mask setups. How to properly plan an effective network.

1996 Computer Programming Diploma, Georgian College, London, Ontario
Extensive look at business programming, software development and design skills, including Accounting, Marketing and Co-op.

 

Technical Skills

Skill Name  Skill Level  Last Used/Experience
 .Net Intermediate Currently Used / 6+ years
Ajax Intermediate Currently Used / 2+ years
ASP, JSP Expert Currently Used / 7+ years
ASP.NET Expert Currently Used / 6+ years
Business and Needs Analysis Intermediate Currently Used / 4+years
C#, VB.NET, J# Intermediate Currently Used / 6+ years
C++ Intermediate 2 years ago / 3 years
Database Design Expert Currently Used / 10+ years
Java Expert Currently Used / 5 years
JavaScript / VBScript Expert Currently Used / 6+ years
MS Access Intermediate Currently Used / 6+ years
MySQL Intermediate Currently Used / 4+ years
Project Management Intermediate Currently Used / 5+ years
SQL2000, 2005, 2008 Intermediate Currently Used / 3+ years
VisualStudio 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010 Intermediate Currently Used / 8+ years
System Design Expert Currently Used / 10+ years
Visual Basic 4.0 - 6.0 Expert Currently Used / 9+ years
W3C Standards Expert Currently Used / 3+ years
Web Accessibility Standards Intermediate Currentyly Used / 3+ years
Web Development Expert Currently Used / 6+ years
Web Usability Intermediate Currently Used / 3+ years
Windwos 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, VISTA Expert Currently Used / 8+ years
XML Expert Currently Used / 6+ years
Linux ( Ubuntu ) Intermediate Currently Used / 1+ Year
WordPress Intermediate Currently Used / 1+ Year
VMWare / Citrix Xen Server Intermediate Currently Used / 2+ Years
Synergize Intermediate Currently Used / 2+ Years
ClearOS Beginer Currently Used / 2+ Years
TrixBox Intermediate Currently Used / 2+ Years
GFI Fax Server Intermediate Currently Used / 3+ Years

 

Professional Experience


2000 - 2004 / 2009 - Present  Link+ Customs Broker, London, Ontario

I am currently working as a Senior Developer. Current and past projects include development of a client portal, redesigning existing web applications and building data parsing programs.

I am responsible for redevelopment of the BP2000 Customs software from a ASP web application to a Windows Single Click Deployed application. Most of my current work is done in C#, ASP.NET, SQL and XML. I lead and mentor one other developer.

I have also worked with sales staff to establish new reports and worked with our Exports staff to implement XML data upload modules that are specific to customers.

My recent projects include integrations to Synergize, GFI Fax Server, UPS, FedEx, Purolator, DHL with our existing brokerage software. I had also created a bar code scanner application on the Windows CE platform, which connects, wirelessly to web services.

2007 - 2009 Customs Brokers, St. Thomas, Ontario

I was working as a Lead Developer using ASP.NET, JAVA and SQL2005. The Project involved developing a ASP.NET application that would interface with Canadian Customs using both CADEX and EDIFACT messages. This project includes a Security Gateway, ASP.NET User Interface and communication software to send and receive messages.

I had 2 developers under my direction at various stages in their career. I mentored, project managed, reviewed code and construct project plans.

As a Lead Developer I am often involved in meetings with senior management, play a lead role in applying for Research and Development grants and work with software users.

Key Achievements:
  • YAFFLE – a program, which tracks system idle time, login and log off events of a user’s system. Used as attendance tracking and In/Out Board.
  • XML file splitter – Splits files by record count and reformats XML tags that are usable by a 3rd party software
  • US e-Manifest System – Help trucking companies get security clearance before the truck arrives at the border.
2004 - 2007 ICINITI Corporation, London, Ontario
Senior Web Developer for using ASP.NET. Developing e-commerce solutions for large and small companies. Manage personal projects, develop new modules, support existing projects and train customers. I often talk to clients to determine their needs and write statements of work which are to be understood by developers and non-developers.

Key Achievements: 
  • Help achieve a standard development product to develop websites from. Project known as BaseProduct.NET 
  • Developed tools and interfaces that aid in the management of the e-commerce sites.