Simon Elliston Ball :: Web Developer :: Interactive CV
The best thing about me is the range of my skills. I have a degree in History, and a background in marketing, coupled with a high level of technical knowledge and dedication. The combination of a wide, and deep knowledge of technologies available today, and a strong awareness of communications from my previous
In the past three years, I have received numerous promotions in recognition of my achievements, and the value I can provide to a company.
Employment
Cromwell Business Systems
In my three years with Cromwell Business Systems, I have progressed from a junior web developer to senior manager. In recognition of my achievements my salary has been tripled in my time there.
RefHost Ltd
RefHost provided hosting plans for thousands of small websites on a network of Linux based servers. I was responsible for:
- management of the network and servers including cobalt raq and debian linux machines
- production of in house support tools
- maintenance of an existing affiliate marketing website (classic ASP)
- production of a new marketing site in PHP and MySQL, along with interface design, affiliate plan design and all technical aspects.
- ensuring high delivery rates on hundreds of thousands of emails a day sent through our ironport server
Occasional Photography
For a number of years I ran a small social photography company in Cambridge. In the course of two weeks our five photographers would take 35,000 photos each any every one was editing and processed by me over the same two weeks. I ran an ecommerce website, handled all logistics and marketing. The company bought a new level of quality to social photography in Cambridge.
Education
| 1998-2001 | Cambridge University, Trinity College. MA Hons. (History) 2:1 |
| 1990-1998 | Haileybury, Herts. |
| 1996-1998 | ‘A’ Levels: Maths(A), English (A), French(A), History(B). General Studies (A) ‘S’ and STEP Levels: English (1), History (1) |
| 1990-1996 | 10 G.C.S.E’s, including Maths, English and Computer Studies (7A*, 3A). Additional ‘O’ levels :: English (A), Maths (A).
|