CV

Personal Information

Name: Daniel Pupius BSc(hons) MA MBCS
DOB: 12 December 1979

Current location: San Francisco, USA
Current employment: Software Engineer

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Education & Qualifications

September 2001 – January 2003
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
MA Industrial Design (with a research focus on tactile feedback)

1998 – 2001
University of Manchester, UK
B.Sc(Hons) Artificial Intelligence (class 2i)

1992 – 1998:
High Storrs School, Sheffield, UK
1996 - 9 GCSEs (4xA, 4xB, 1xC); AS Level in Computer Studies (self study)
1998 - A levels in Physics, Maths, Further Maths and General Studies (BBCB)

Work Experience

Google, Mountain View, California, USA
Software Engineer (UI), October 2005 – present
Member of Gmail Frontend Team.

Line Communications, Sheffield, UK
Web Developer, September 2005
Short contract assisiting with development of virtual learning environment, packaging software, and DHTML development.

Operation Wallacea, Honduras
Forest Operations Coordinator, 23 June 2005 – 7 September 2005
Eleven weeks voluntary service overseeing the running of the base camp, and supporting the scientists, satellite camps and jungle training.

The Quadrant, Sheffield, UK
Web Designer/Developer, May – June 2005
Freelance commission to redevelop website and CMS to coincide with opening of this cutting edge business park in Sheffield.

Bernard Hodes Group, London, UK
.NET Developer, 11 April 2005 – 13 May 2005
Contract as a C#.NET programmer in the interactive department of this multinational HR and recruitment firm. Carried out maintenance updates on an applicant management system for Comet; developed a windows mailer application; and a recruitment events calendar system for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. [via LBHR Media]

View, London, UK
Web Developer, 1 February 2005 – 10 March 2005
Contract with this creative design agency where I carried out C#.NET development on websites for a number of high profile clients. My responsibilities also included the development of complex CSS based layouts and consulting on accessibility and how best to design for web standards. [via LBHR Media]

Dot Net Solutions, Windsor, UK
Software Architect, 1 October 2004 – 31 January 2005
I was contracted to run the prototype phase of an R&D project with the aim of assessing the feasibility of a business plan. NDAs prevent discussion of detail but we developed the prototypes in Microsoft .NET 2.0, SQL Server 2000 and experimented with cutting edge Artificial Intelligence techniques. Working from the business plan, I was responsible for the system design, requirements analysis, research, development, and I was involved closely with potentially investor groups.

Operation Wallacea, Honduras
Computer Systems Manager, 23 June 2004 – 4 September 2004
Ten weeks voluntary service in Honduras as the Computer Systems Manager for Operation Wallacea, a conservation organisation carrying out bio-diversity and social projects in the rain forest. My role was to specify and install computer networks in both the forest and marine sites, and remain responsible for ensuring smooth running of the facilities in extremely unforgiving conditions. Half-way through the research season I was given the additional responsibility as Co-Manager for Base Camp.

Vantage Technologies, Sheffield, UK
Technical Developer, 1 April 2004 – 18 June 2004
Following the acquisition of Act's product division, I was transferred to Vantage as the lead developer of an online CPD product which I developed at Act. The system has received rave reviews and is used by companies such as Norwich Union Life, the Institute of Clinical Research, Lloyds Pharmacy, and several councils.

Act e-learning, Sheffield, UK
Senior Technical Developer, January 2003 – 1 April 2004
Technical Developer (part time while studying for MA), 1 October 2001 – January 2003
My role at Act consisted of research into and the development of, development and delivery systems for e-learning. This included the production of a learning management system, content & user management systems, an interactive development environment for e-learning, and support on the creation of accessible learning material and other products.

Destination Sheffield Ltd.
Conference Management Assistant, September 2000 & July 1999
Duties included liaison with speakers, delegates and technical staff. Programme data collection and dissemination. Preparation of slides and visuals.

Technimode Ltd
Part-time Design Assistant, 1997 - 1999
Duties included producing small server programmes for client applications, website maintenance, corporate intranet pages and screen savers.

Core Technical Skills

I fight with web browsers to make them do things they weren't originally designed to do. Next up the keyword list that I know many people hate when doing resume reviews:

Other Skills

Interests

References

Excellent references available on request.

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