15 Cloughglass Road, Loughmacrory, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT79 9LL

31 March 1981

Martin.Meenagh

[at]Magnut[dot]co[dot]uk

Website:

• .JavaScript/VBScript(7 year) 

• .PHP(6 year) 

• .Apache (6 years) 

• .HTML/XML (6 years) 

• .Linux(RedHat, Ubuntu)(6 year) 

• .MySql(6 year) 

• .Sql Server (4 years) 

• .Confluence and Jira (2 year) 

• .Ms Access (2 year) 

• .ASP (2 year) 

• .C# (1 year 

 Senior PHP Developer

 Greysteel, Derry, Northern Ireland

In this role I was taken on as the only in-house PHP developer after the previous in-house developer had left over 1 year previous. I was responsible for the website management of tracpoint.terramarnetworks.com. I had to liaise with other outside contracting PHP developers to add new features and resolve bugs with the Tracpoint website. One of my major accomplishments while working for Terramar Networks was overseeing the upgrading of the apache web server which had not been upgraded for over 6 years. This involved using methods that I implemented for maintaining consistency in the source code by using svn to manage code on the server, The previous method was using FTP which had caused a lot of inconsistent code that I had to remove. I was also responsible for implementing and installation of the Redmine bug tracking system on the web server to facilitate communication between departments. I moved into outside contracting with Terramar Networks after 8 months to gain experience working as a contractor.

Projects:

• .Implementation of SVN to manage source code on web server 

• .Upgrading Google Maps api from v2 to v3 to allow for new features in api. 

• .Maintenance  on the database and web server to remove bugs 

• .Migrating to new Apache web server and testing stability    

 Applications Developer

Kensington, Melbourne, Australia

In this role I took over a project from a developer who had just left. The system was a Linux based system running Asterisks and I was developing a PHP web interface. The Project was still in its early stages so I was put in charge of setting up Confluence and Jira for documentation and SVN for version control. I was also responsible for bug fixing the previous developers Linux bash scripts and current customer’s problems as well as building servers for clients and visiting clients for training purposes. This role tested all my skills as an all rounder from Network admin, Customer liaising and Software development. I believe this role helped me develop my skills in managing a heavy work load.

Projects:

• .Development of voice conferencing solution 

• .Development of call recording solution 

• .Development of email to fax solution 

• .Debugging existing customer problems and existing codebase  

PHP Web Applications Developer

Blackburn, Melbourne, Australia

In this role I was responsible for the development of Applications within the IT dept. My original role was to move the MS Access system for displaying Dynamics statistical information to a LAMP based system.
In this role I also helped to move the minecom domains to a new hosting server and develop a system in Drupal 6, with different levels of permissions and Google analytics integration. I was also responsible for maintaining a confluence and Jira system. I believe this role helped me finely tune my skills in LAMP development

Projects:

• .Creation of an Asset and Document Register 

• .Development of Dynamics based customer search web based tool 

• .Updating of Minecom website to use new Drupal 6 based site 

• .Improving SEO for Minecom based website 

PHP Developer

Omagh, Tyrone, Northern Ireland

After Spain I decided to return to my father’s farm. While there I was responsible for feeding the cattle, repainting farm building and general upkeep of farm. While doing this I kept my skills up by doing small pieces of work on my own personal website.

Projects:

• .Adding database to backend and removing redundant pages 

• .Developing CMS system for content and entering poems 

• .Updating CSS design to look more like social media sites 

• .SEO Improvements on website for Google optimization 

Web Developer

World Trade Center, Barcelona, 08039, Spain

I took on this opportunity because the company was larger than the ones I have previously worked in. I worked alongside a team of 6 php programmers but also worked alongside the other teams in the company including marketing and network admins. I gained more experience as a team lead by being put in charge of the opt-in project and in this role I had to delegate work to the designers and the translators.

Projects:

• .Conversion of Portal back office system from php4 to php5 and conversion from ISO to UTF8 

• .Creation of the Opt-In websites LocoRegalo and KadoKiosk. On this project I created a template system similar to Smarty so that designers could create adverts without programmer involvement.  

• .Creation of the website Suayllon for the tracking of purchases on from the Aedgency websites. 

• .Development and Optimizing reports on the Portal back office and mentoring other programmers in how to work with template for reports. Also added functions that helped with programmers using the translation system on the portal. 

PHP Programmer

Calle Caponata, Barcelona, 08034, Spain

I took on this role so that I could work in Spain and also to see how a small Internet startup company operates. I worked alongside a small team of 2 programmers and an IT manager, this opportunity gave me firsthand experience on how time is managed and work is allocated within Internet startup companies. I also implemented new strategies to improve on the programming output.

Projects:

• .The Engrande SL sites are based on the taking of bookings for budget accommodation. 

• .I worked on the Breeder project which involved updating the existing php and mysql based system to use a single code base so making it easier for Engrande to deploy new sites. 

• .I also updated and improved the existing Engrande sites. 

• .Improved upon implementation of svn repository and setup the Trac(Wiki) project management system 

Software Developer

Unit 2054, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24

In this role I was responsible for the maintenance and development of several projects. I learnt to further develop my time management skills and delegate work. In this role I have become more confident as a developer while working on projects with more experienced programmers. I have learnt to be a more versatile developer by working on several different languages at once.

Projects:

• .Commercial system for job advertising and recruitment. This system had a MIS backend which included functionality to update the front page of website, create jobs, create email alerts, create sponsored jobs etc. I was responsible for the RT system, the subversion repository and maintaining quality of work. I worked alongside my colleagues to share work. Developed in ASP and Sqlserver 2000 

• .Commercial system for the purchasing of Gift Vouches. This system also has a complex MIS, schedules and VBScripts to function. I was responsible for modifying code to fix bugs and update database with changes required by clients. Developed in ASP and Sqlserver 2000 

• .I also developed a php and mysql system on my own for a client who required me to meet a short deadline so I had to work quicker than normal to get it tested and complete. 

Senior .Net Programmer                                    

Manimarjra NAC, Chandigarh, India

Worked on the setting up of the programming department in Silverkey India. Promoted to team lead after 6 months. Responsible for maintaining a high quality of work and I acted as a mentor for the Indian programmers.  I maintained a high standard of programming while dealing with my other responsibilities. This role I believe shows that I can not only program but I’m versatile and have good time management skills.

Projects:

• .Commercial system for a professional photographer. The system allowed the clients to view photos online within their portfolio. I was responsible for the UML design, database design, ASP.Net and C# .Net programming. 

• .Brokering System; which replaced a paper system. The system stored client orders and it  would find the cheapest packaging from packaging companies, The users of the system would then match the orders with companies based on their  prices and previous requirements. I was responsible for the delegation of work to Indian employees, reviewing code, ASP.Net and C# .Net programming. 

VBA Programmer                       

Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

I was taken on in the Mater Hospital on a temporary contract to finish some systems that were developed by my predecessor in VBA, MS Access and SqlServer. I also started work on new systems after I had proven myself as a programmer. I had a unique and challenging experience within the Mater Hospital, I developed my skills as a programmer but I also had to be versatile because I had to provide support for hospital computers, maintain hospital Database and maintain user accounts.  

Projects:

• .The most complex system I developed in VBA and SqlServer was the Memory Clinic system which was created to test the cognitive ability of elderly people  

• .Developed a tracking system in A&E which displayed where a patient was in the A&E department.  

Visual Basic Programmer

Omagh, Tyrone, Northern Ireland

The Virtual Software Company contract was for 6 months. As well as actual programming, I taught programming to a group of Btech Computer Science Students. I was given a real project and had to delegate work so that the Btech students could experience working on a real system instead of theoretical ones.

Projects:

• .Developed a simple system that would store user and parts information and produce reports based on them for an electronics company. I created an automatic installer so that this system could be implemented on several computers and work on a network.  

BSc (Hons.) Computer Science

Degree Class: 2.2

Final Year Project:

Developed a web based system using PHP, MySql, Apache Server and JavaScript,  which improved upon the current System written in Java for calculating results of Faculty of Informatics elections  

A’ Levels: Computer Science C, Geography C, Biology D

GCSE: Grade B in 5 subjects and Grade C in 3 subjects