Spike Kaye

Spike Kaye

Web Developer

I'm an accomplished web developer with over 5 years experience in the corporate arena, focused on producing and delivering high quality, functional websites that centre around user experience and retention. I have spent the last 3 years developing and supporting a £50m+ web application across both presentation and data access layers using skills in ASP.NET, C#, HTML, CSS, Javascript and JQuery. I put a heavy emphasis on cross-platform compatibility and develop for both desktop and mobile interfaces. I have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and utilise these skills both within my development and in supporting colleagues.

Resume

Employment

Apr 2012 - Present

Dyson

Web developer

I am part of a small development team developing a £50m+ web platform. Tasks range from minor bug fixes, to major functional additions rolled out over a global web farm. Being part of a small dev team means skills are required to span across both front-end and back-end technologies.

  • ASP.NET website development using C#
  • Coding using design patterns
  • MVC
  • HTML, CSS, Javascript
  • Capacity planning, scheduling and bug triage
  • Developing standalone websites eg. http://www.dysonmalmesbury.co.uk
Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

Preactor International

Junior web developer

  • Working within the marketing department as a developer on the company website as well as creating new website projects to help expand the business. Duties included:
    • ASP.NET website development using C#
    • Use of Kentico content management system to update website information
    • Graphic design – creating banners, advertisements and backgrounds
  • Creation of http://www.productionplanning.com and http://partners.preactor.com
  • Frequent use of Visual Studio as well as remote server tools e.g. TortoiseSVN

Education

2003 - 2005

HND in Computing (Business Information Systems)

University of Bath

  • Computer platforms
  • Systems analysis
  • Software constructs and tools
  • Computing solutions
  • Data analysis and database design
  • Visual programming
  • Database management systems
  • Multimedia and internet development
  • Quality management principles

2001 - 2003

BTEC National Diploma in Computing

Wiltshire College

  • Language & communications
  • Computational methods
  • Computer systems
  • Business information systems
  • Communications technology
  • Website development
  • Marketing for IT
  • Introduction to software development
  • Computer hardware
  • Network design and administration
  • Data communication and networks
  • End user support
  • Software applications
  • System specification and justification

1996 - 2001

GCSEs

Devizes School

10 GCSEs grade A-C including English, Mathematics and Science.

Portfolio

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interests

I'm an aerobatic pilot

Some years ago now, I pursued my life-long dream of becoming a pilot. I had always had a keen interest in flying and decided there was only one thing for it: to just do it! After just 6 months, I had completed all the theory, done all the practical cirriculum, and had passed the test! Since then, I have been taking people up for pleasure flights around the South West of England and beyond. Always keen to push myself further, I decided to get into aerobatics and took a course that teaches various gut wrenching moves and now take people up for an even more thrilling ride.

YouTube

Like these videos? Visit my YouTube channel

I have several videos of people's flying experiences with me at the controls. Why not take a look here?

If you would like to book a flight, aerobatic or standard, please email me!

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