Roger JamesApplication Designer

Summary

Personal
Date of Birth26th January 1967
Address28 Avondale Rise,London SE15 4AL
Telephone020 7639 5485
Email roger (at) jamtechsolutions.co.uk
Webwww.jamtechsolutions.co.uk
 
Skills Summary
Skills:A mainly self-taught expert,extremely self-reliant,resourceful and driven by a passion for IT knowledge.

Strong developer knowledge of:
•ASP, CSS, XHTML, VB Script, JavaScript, PHP
•Flash/ActionScript
•SQL
•Visual Basic/VBA
•Photoshop
Vast experience of MS Office Development & Integration
Strong Windows Networking (98 to XP)

In practice,this means I can offer my customers tailored solutions to meet their business needs using software that they already own.This has the benefit of keeping them on familiar ground and keeping costs down(Visit my website for more details:www.jamtechsolutions.co.uk) My knowledge of IT is varied and I can therefore offer new solutions as well as upgrade options and consultancy on selecting other contractors.

Roger JamesApplication Designer

Summary

Personal
Date of Birth26th January 1967
Address28 Avondale Rise,London SE15 4AL
Telephone020 7639 5485
Emailroger (at) jamtechsolutions.co.uk
Webwww.jamtechsolutions.co.uk
 
Skills Summary
Skills: A mainly self-taught expert, extremely self-reliant, resourceful and driven by a passion for IT knowledge.

Strong developer knowledge of:
•ASP, CSS, XHTML, VB Script, JavaScript,PHP
•Flash/ActionScript
•SQL
•Visual Basic/VBA
•Photoshop
Vast experience of MS Office Development & Integration
Strong Windows Networking(98 to XP)

In practice,this means I can offer my customers tailored solutions to meet their business needs using software that they already own.This has the benefit of keeping them on familiar ground and keeping costs down (Visit my website for more details: www.jamtechsolutions.co.uk) My knowledge of IT is varied and I can therefore offer new solutions as well as upgrade options and consultancy on selecting other contractors.

Roger JamesApplication Designer

IT Education

Further Education
 •MCSE A+Core Hardware, Free Academy(1992)

 
Professional Courses Attended
 •ASP for advanced developers
 •Visual Basic 6
 •Server Tools – advanced

Roger JamesApplication Designer

Skills

Skills Acquired
 •Web Design
 •Website Scripting
 •Spreadsheet Solutions
 •Database Applications
 •Microsoft Office VBA Programming
 •Visual Basic Applications & Design
 •Windows Networking Installation & Maintenance
 •Hardware Installation & Maintenance
 •Data Translation

Roger JamesApplication Designer

Career

History
February 2006 to Present
JamTech Solutions(London)
Applications Designer

After being approached by various small companies and home workers, I started this company which offers IT solutions to small businesses. I have supplied various websites and Microsoft Office integration to my growing client base. Services offered include:

 •Database Design & Programming
 •Office Data integration
 •Advice on Hardware & Software purchasing
 •Setting up Web & Email Services
 •Remote Access Services

July 1991 to December 2005
Turnaround Publisher Services Ltd.(London)
IT Manager(Director)(July 1996 to December 2005)

Maintenance of a 25+user network and responsibility for:

 •Data generation from a PROGRESS Database via SQL & RESULTS
 •Design and coding web pages
 •Designing new corporate templates in Microsoft Word with VBA
 •Excel Spreadsheet Design & Programming
 •Assessing, advising and implementing the introduction of new Hardware and Software
 •Database Management
 •Training Staff on Turnaround’s bespoke applications
 •Liaising with clients and suppliers
 •Assessment, selection of and liaison with outside IT services suppliers

Achievements:

 •Design&coding of the purchase order system using Excel with an Access Database
 •Introduction of internal networked services for data sharing, messaging
 •Design & coding of a CRM system

Customer Services Manager(July 1991 to July 1996)

In 1991 Turnaround was a very small CO-OP with 2 PCs. As the customer services manager, I was in charge of a team of 3 and responsible for all aspects of customer service related work. Due to my IT expertise, I was also given responsibility for:

 •Software & Hardware Troubleshooting/Maintenance
 •Letterhead & Business Form design
 •Purchasing office equipment
 •Software Training
 •Recruitment of Customer Services staff

In 1992/3, with 4 PCs, I suggested the introduction of a network to improve the company’s working processes. This allowed Turnaround to centralise its information which had began to be duplicated by each user.

May 1987 to January 1991
Kosmos Book Distributors(London)
Computer Operator

I was part of a team of 3 who were responsible for order processing.
My duties included:

 •Data Management

Having demonstrated my knowledge of MSDOS, I was also responsible for:

 •MSDOS Programming

Roger JamesApplication Designer

Additional Info.

Achievements
Atlas Press(London)
Coded a ‘Commission Calculator’ to allow the company to easily track and calculate their sales teams’ fees.(Microsoft Excel/VBA)

No Exit Press(Essex)
Designed a ‘Royalty Tracker’ to facilitate the payment of royalties to authors.
(Microsoft Access/VBA)

London Kyudo Society(London)
Designed a membership database.(Microsoft Access/VBA)

PIFFA(London)
Designed & coded this video game club’s website, also designed an Excel-based scoreboard for tournaments.(ASP/Microsoft Excel)

Bookscan Library Suppliers(London)
Design & coding of their website which allows their customers to browse the online catalogue and place orders. I’ve also coded an ‘Order Form’ generator which allows them to easily transfer lists into fully formatted order forms.www.bookscanlibraryservices.co.uk(ASP/Microsoft Excel/VBA)

The Sassoon Gallery(London)
Designed & coded the website for this art gallery, also installed live video feeds for their exhibitions.www.thesassoongallery.co.uk(PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

Suggero(London)
Designed & coded the website for this recruitment company.http://www.suggero.com
 
Interests
 •Playing Football
 •Reading(Magazines,Computer Reference material,Blogs,Novels etc.)
 •Travel
 •Music

Roger JamesApplication Designer

Contact

Webwww.jamtechsolutions.co.uk
Emailroger (at) jamtechsolutions.co.uk
Phone+44 (0) 020 7639 5485
Mobile+44 (0) 07860 108 797
Address28 Avondale Rise,
London,
SE15 4AL