Darren Clarke
resume 10/04/2008
07919 921801 voice
jobs@darrenclarke.net
www.darrenclarke.net
London UK
Profile
Computing graduate and Sun Certified Java Programmer, with a successful earlier career as a senior avionics engineer engaged in safety-critical and mission-critical work in the RAF. These current IT skills and training build upon a background working in a disciplined, logical and documented approach to problem solving to create the ideal foundation for a career in development.
Experience
2005 - 2006 Java Programmer, BSkyB
Developing Java web applications on an IBM Websphere Application Server platform coupled with Vignette Portal and an Oracle Database.
- Worked with business to refine and clarify requirements to ensure delivery of software was accurate and on time
- Developed applications using open source Spring Framework focusing on Dependency injection and MVC pattern, including Portal MVC available in spring 2.0.
- Worked as a member of a Java development team coding new application using agile methods. This included pair programming, Test Driven Development and SCRUM as a management process
2003 - 2005 Applications Programmer, HM Land Registry
Varied role including developing Delphi client/server database applications. Currently working in Java team on a series of projects.
- Designed and coded complete Web Applications using various Java technologies including JSP, STRUTS, tag libraries, JDBC and SQLJ. Prepared the UML Document and created unit tests using JUnit.
- Asked to identify development requirements from high-level business analysis, to clarify user needs, and then develop a programme to automate volume transactions resulting from client name changes. This project was assigned to me after problems in business analysis had failed to define the objectives and set it behind schedule. The project was completed on time and to budget.
1999 - 2003 Student, University of Hull
Completed degree in Computer Science with Information Engineering
1986 - 1999 Avionics Engineer, Royal Air Force
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and rectify faults to component level on complex avionic systems.
- Frequently called upon to act as a line supervisor responsible for the close monitoring of junior ranks in flight servicing duties.
Education
2004 Conygre Consultants
- Basic XML and XML Schemas.
2004 Self Study
- Sun Certified Java Programmer for Java 2 1.4 Platform.
2004 FMI Solutions
- Object Oriented Analysis and Design with UML and Rational Rose
2002 University of Hull
- BSc Computer Science with Information Engineering, Classification – 2:1
1999 Interface Computer Training, Southend-on-Sea
City and Guilds:
- Microcomputer Systems Installation & Maintenance 2
1987 Royal Air Force Cosford
BTEC: National Diploma in Engineering:
- Aerospace studies – Avionics
1985 Broadstairs Technical College
GCSE ‘O’ Level:
- English Language
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Studies