Computing Background

I began programming in late 1994 with BASIC before progressing rapidly to C and C++ in early 1995 for DOS application development. The launch of Windows 95 allowed me to begin 32-bit development for the Windows 9x platform. I moved to RAD with Borland's C++ Builder (essentially Delphi for C++) in 1998 and have built a passing familiarity with Object Pascal.

In 1997 I became involved in Internet technologies, starting with simple static HTML pages before progressing to dynamic, database-driven websites. One of the main static HTML projects started in 1997 spawned 2 pieces of software (one in 1998, one in 2001) and a further 2 database sites (in early and late 2000).

I believe that more than just technical skill is required in the IT industry so ensured I would have a basic knowledge of business processes and media concepts, which are vital to make technology work with a business rather than against it.

My Internet and traditional programming backgrounds led me to experiment with Java in 1997 and I have been using it since then.

My varied background has given me experience with (or at least exposure to) a variety of languages, applications and technologies. Items marked with a * indicate a passing familiarity rather than in-depth knowledge.

Programming/Scripting Languages

• C/C++ (inc. Borland C++, C++ Builder)   [1994-]
• Java   [1997-]
• Object Pascal*   [2000-]

Scripting Languages

• ASP   [1999-]
• PHP   [2002-]
• Perl   [2002-]
• JavaScript   [1997-]
• VBScript   [1999-]

Functional Programming Languages

• Haskell   [2001]
• Prolog   [2002]

Document Formats

• HTML   [1997-]
• WML (Wireless Markup Language)   [2001]
• VRML   [2002]
• LaTeX   [2004-]

Internet Applications

• Microsoft IIS [1999-]
• Apache [2002-]
• ISC BIND 9 [2002-]
• Postfix Mail Server [2002-]

Database Applications

• Microsoft SQL Server 7 [2000]
• Microsoft Access 6.0, 97, 2000 [1994-]
• mySQL [2002-]
• Postgres [2002-]

Operating Systems

• Windows 3.1, 9x, 2000 Professional/Advanced Server, XP
• Linux (RedHat and SuSE distributions)

Other Applications

• Standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook)
• Microsoft Visio
• Serif PagePlus 5.0, 6.0, 7.0

* As noted previously, I have a passing familiarity with these items but have never used them in a real project.