Curriculum vitae

Key Skill Areas

Websites, Web development, Business systems, IT support & Photography

Summary

I'm an IT & Systems Specialist. Professional, detail orientated and motivated to drive projects from start to finish as part of any dynamic team.  I have  experience in the IT & Systems area of work and have also spent time in hands on website development and managing software development.  I have been working in the field since 2012.  Over the years I have completed many projects both contract and voluntary.

Skills

  • Database management
  • SQL Data import and maintenance
  • Network Maintenance
  • Remote access technology
  • QA Tools
  • Data backup and retrieval
  • Windows OS & Windows Server OS
  • Linux Server & Plesk
  • Android OS
  • System analysis and selection
  • System implementation and integration
  • Project development (Agile, Scrum)
  • Physical server maintenance and build
  • Virtual server setup and maintenance
  • Website development (PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS)
  • Website platforms/frameworks (Bootstrap, jQuery UI)

Work Experience

Web Developer & Business Systems

Freelance

05/2018 - Present

My main focus has been on developing web based business systems, brand websites, analysis tools and IT Support.  I have been involved in various code projects and maintain several systems for ongoing clients. I have also built several business websites for clients.

IT & Web Development Technician

Linxdesign

01/2018 - Present

On a freelance basis I began working with Linxdesign in January 2018 to assist with research and development around the web coding process used in house.  More recently supporting the technical director with coding new web functions and features.

IT Support Technician

The Fish Society

02/2018 - 04/2018

During a system migration at The Fish Society I supported by performing data analysis, cleansing and imagery.

Technical System Migration

Waverley Blinds

07/2017 - 09/2017

During July 2017 I started a technical system migration project for a local company. The project scope was to move the company from multiple systems to one centrally managed web based ERP to save time and money and gain efficiency.

IT Support Manager

UBT (EU) Ltd

03/2016 - 07/2017

I was contracted to manage a software product as part of a experienced team. The contract was to manage the software product as a Product Manager covering all aspects from design to implementation while reporting directly to the Product Owner.

Procurement Manager Assistant

Swift Industrial Supplied Ltd

01/2015 - 03/2016

During January 2015 I transferred within Swift Industrial Supplies to assist the procurement manager and head up the buying of all UK products.  I was fully responsible for all aspects of stock analysis to backorder followup.  I reported directly to the Procurement Manager.

Internal IT Support Manager

Swift Industrial Supplied Ltd

08/2012 - 01/2015

During August 2012 I began a contract to manage internal IT for a local company.  The contract was to manage and progress the IT & Systems for the company while reporting directly to the Managing Director. This included web system implementations.

Education

College

Focus School

2010 - 2012
  • A level business studies - C
  • A level Design & Technology - A*
  • LAMDA - Merit
  • Level 2 Business Communications - Merit
  • AS Science - A
  • AS Geography - B
  • AS Accounting - D

Skills

HTML

100%

CSS

100%

PHP

85%

JavaScript

87%

Contact Info

01/11/93
Jonathan Allen
07498 50 8312
jonathan@jonathanallen.org.uk

Hobbies

In my spare time I enjoy getting out into nature to do photography or bike riding. I run servers for personal IT projects involving development and learning new tools.