Nathan Murados

Education

MSc - Brunel University 2007 - 2008

Information Systems Management: Grade A in Systems in Context, Organisational Change & Business Improvement and Business Modelling. Systems in Context paper was highly regarded by department which accepted it as an exemplary paper. Dissertation on Privacy Issues in Social Networking Sites awarded the Darpreet Benning award

BSc (Hons) - Brunel University 2005 - 2007

Computer Science: Upper second honours degree with 6 As, 4 Bs and 2 Cs. Graded A Dissertation which provided an online environment allowing researchers to better study the links between interface design preferences and user personality traits. Still used internally at the university.

Westminster University 2004 - 2005

Software Engineering: Including Programming Methodology, Discrete Mathematics, Introduction To Internet Programming and Software Development Principles. With an overall grade average of 90% took direct second year entry to Brunel Univestiy.

A Level - Longford Community 6^th form Center2001 - 2004

Studied Maths, Physics and Computer Science

GCSE - Longford Community School1996 - 2001

Including A-C results in Maths, English, Science and History

Technical Expertise

Client Liason

Significant customer facing retail experience and work in both a freelance and proffesional capacity provide an excellent ability to assess and attain user requirements. This is supplemented by a wide knowledge of the subject in general and an ability to explain things simply.

System Design and Collaboration

Very experienced in designing systems from scratch and planning enhancments for existing ones. Familiar and comfortable in an Agile environment and using tools such as SVN and Scrumworks.

Front End

Very good understanding of (X)HTML and web 3.0 concepts. Ability to realise these using well documented object oriented Javascript, jQuery, w3c compliant (X)HTML, CSS, JSON and AJAX webservices.

Back End

A self taught programmer since age 16. Confident in C#.Net, VB.Net and LINQ. Familiar and able with advanced OOP concepts such as Interfaces, Abstraction and Polymorphism.

Database

Very familiar with the SQL syntax and competant with both MSSQL server environments and MySQL databases.

Skills

Computing

• Considerable experience in website design and project management, with detailed knowledge MySQL database integration
• Work includes a number of private freelance developements and within my capacity as a Miles33 employee.
• Final year dissertation a MySQL powered research based website awarded grade A* by Brunel University
• Very confident and capable with of object oriented programming languages including Javascript, C#.NET, VB.NET. Also (X)HTML, CSS and very good understanding of functional languages such as LINQ, MSSQL and MySQL
• Highly skilled user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Paint.Net and photoshop

Analytical and Problem Solving

• Practically minded with a logical and methodical approach to solving problems
• Substantial experience in developing well documented digital solutions to real world problems
• Results – achieved 90% in Programming Methodology at Westminster University, which involved making and clearly documenting a range of search and sort algorithms

Interpersonal & Teamwork

• Friendly, happy and co-operative approach, developed significantly through customer related retail work
• Confident and able to listen to others for criticism, input and new ideas

Employment History

Miles 33 Plc October 2008 - Present

• Prominant role in development of a number of major web developement projects for large media clients
• Day to day progress updates in line with agile developemnt practices
• Collaborative work orchastrated with scrumworks and SVN tools
• Direct liason with multiple media for requirements gathering
• Training of key client staff in the use and application of our products

Dixon Group Plc (Currys) 2005 - 2009

• Consulted with by management over Profit and Loss drivers and optimum store layout
• Pioneered a relocation of stock to contribute to a respective rise in sales by 7.8%
• Ranked within the top 5 sales colleagues of the year in store
• Learnt significant product knowledge to assist in driving sales, customer service and colleague development

French Connection United Kingdom Plc 2004 - 2005

City Centre Restaurants Plc2003 - 2004

Capital Electricals and Building Contractors Ltd2001 - 2003

Tesco Plc2001 - 2002

Feltham Youth Club (Volunteer) 2000 - 2001

Sample of Work

Proffesional

Freelance

Awards & Accomplishments

Darpreet Benning Award2008

For best MSc Dissertation in the Department of Information Systems & Computing. The project investigated the link between percieved and proven privacy risks in social networking sites and included the technical delivery of an online survey which captured the results of over 150 particpants (no longer online).

A* Bachelors Dissertation2007

 

Upper Second Bachelors Degree2005 - 2007

A Level - Longford Community 6^th form Center2007 - 2008

GCSE - Longford Community School2007 - 2008

Personal Profile

Overview

Recent graduate with a years work experiance in a medium sized business to business software and media firm. Upper second Bachelors degree in computer science (with A* dissertation) and a Masters with Merit in Information Systems Management. Very experienced in client liasing and requirements gathering, project management, (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL and particularly C#.Net, VB.Net, LINQ and MsSQL. Hoping to enter a position that builds on my existing interest in web based technologies in or around West London. Excellent communication skills (Native British English speaker), teamworking and leadership and a proven track record in delivering practical solutions to real world problems.

Personal Interests

I enjoy playing sports, the gym, movies and developing web based games like roulette, slots and craps (availble on request). I also like making music using Fruity Loops 8 XXL and sometimes teach family and friends of family basic IT skills. I've also helped strengthen a couple of good friends (X)HTML and programming ability. I genuinely enjoy web-based development work and that's a large part of what makes me good at it.

Other

Native British English speaker with basic Arabic verbal skills. Valid British/European passport, own car and full Uk driving license.

Contact Information

Email

murados@hotmail.co.uk

Home Telephone

+44 (0) 208 867 0410

Mobile / Cell

+44 (0) 7946 865 068

Area of Home Address

Feltham
Middlesex
United Kingdom
TW14