Jonathan Waller

Current

Developer and Owner (C#, Java, PHP) at Tanos

Past

Technical lead (C#, PHP, MySQL) at HiddenOnRequest
Web Development, Progamming and Project Management (PHP, MySQL) at Design Assured
.NET Developer at PHWT

Freelance Development (C#, DirectInput, OpenGL) at AceMarine Ltd
Software Developer / Web Programmer at Freyer Recruitment
Web page and application development at Elysium Ltd

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Education

The Yamasa Institute
The University of Manchester
The University of Reading

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Connections

21 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

Jonathan Waller’s Summary

Please see my CV and portfolio at http://www.tanos.co.uk/

Jonathan Waller is an adaptable, proficient software developer in a wide variety of languages and methodologies. He sets and achieves high standards consistently, enjoying self development and learning new things. Jonathan is a strong team player, works well under pressure and is consumer-focused.

Jonathan Waller’s Specialties:

C#, .NET, HTML, XML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, PayPal integration, E-Commerce, OpenGL, Languages, Artificial Intelligence.

Jonathan Waller’s Experience

Developer and Owner (C#, Java, PHP)

Tanos

(Computer Software industry)

2004 — Present (6 years )

From September 2008 onwards, I have been working full time as a high school teacher in Japan, and working on my own computing projects in the evenings.

* LifeMapper - A web based application to predict potential passions based on your input. Maps the items you have input to related items and creates a "passion map" to derive new experiences you would be skilled in or passionate about. Uses the Wikipedia graph.
* WisdomTool - Uses common-sense data from MIT's open mind project to make educated guesses about items in our world. Not an inference engine. Creates new knowledge with a high probability of accuracy.
Technical lead (C#, PHP, MySQL)

HiddenOnRequest

(Internet industry)

July 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Start-up company. Technical part of a two person team. Company received venture capital funding.
Web Development, Progamming and Project Management (PHP, MySQL)

Design Assured

(Staffing and Recruiting industry)

July 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 3 months)

* Built a recruitment website for experts skilled in SAP technologies.
* Companies and agencies could search for experts that met their requirements and availability dates and contact them, while keeping * Design Assured informed for billing purposes.
* Small and large clients including LogicaCMG, Infosys, Deloitte Consulting, Honda and Orange.
* Managed an extra developer and graphic designer.
.NET Developer

PHWT

(Computer Software industry)

February 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 8 months)

* Created and maintained high-traffic content managed intranet and Internet sites for clients including George Wimpey, Laing Homes, Mazda, Jaguar and Land Rover.
* Developed with C# following an Agile methodology. Used Sharepoint, MCMS, IIS, Active Directory and ASP.NET.
Freelance Development (C#, DirectInput, OpenGL)

AceMarine Ltd

(Maritime industry)

July 2005 — January 2006 (7 months)

* 3D physical solid-body simulation for novel hydrofoil design. Patent application planned.
* Corresponded with customer by phone, e-mail and on-site visits.
Software Developer / Web Programmer

Freyer Recruitment

(Computer Software industry)

August 2005 — October 2005 (3 months)

Worked on heuristic web-based CV-matching package for job applicants and recruitment consultants. Over 130,000 users. Used ASP, MySQL and C#.
Web page and application development

Elysium Ltd

(Computer Software industry)

July 2004 — September 2004 (3 months)

* Extensive work on multi-language web sites for the BSI (EMEA/Asia), accessibility compliance.
* Created a selection of programs in C# and Perl to accelerate workflow. These were used extensively by co-workers.
* Corresponded with customers, by phone and over email to solve problems and queries.

Jonathan Waller’s Education

The Yamasa Institute

Advanced Intensive Japanese Programme 2007 — 2008

Activities and Societies:

* Followed a balanced course practising Japanese reading, writing, speaking and listening.
* Took units to prepare for level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. (Business fluency)
The University of Manchester

MSc , Advanced Computer Science with ICT Management , 2004 — 2005

* Final Project: Modular visualisation and analysis tool for tool for Atomic Force Microscopy. (C# / C)
* Led group of five through intensive week-long development of eBay-style book trading web application. Discovered teamwork is more than dividing work, but can be a remarkable force if done right. (PHP / Oracle)
* Included units in IT Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Automated Decision Support and Formal Methods.
* Qualified for specialisations in both Software Engineering and Advanced Applications.
The University of Reading

BSc , Computer Science , 2001 — 2004

2.1 Achieved

* Included units in Business, Law and Ethics.
* Final Project: Multi platform OpenGL Online Collaborative Environment. (Java / VB)
* Corresponded with manager from Heathrow Airport to perform system analysis for planned air-traffic control upgrade. (Led group of six.)
* Developed teamwork and project management skills.