Resume
Simon Macneall

CONTACT DETAILS  
  E-mail: jobs@macneall.com
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS  
1997 - 1998 University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Science Majoring in Information Technology Systems and Information Technology Applications - offered Honours position for 1999
1990 - 1996 University of Western Australia
Part completion of Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology) - Part Time
1985 - 1989 Mt Lawley Senior High School
Year 12 TEE
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/VOLUNTEER WORK  
Aug 2004 - Present ERG Group
Senior Software Engineer
  • Maintain and extend existing Win32/Solaris XML data conversion application
  • Profile and improve performance of Win32/Solaris XML data conversion application to required target levels
  • Lead programmer for Borland C++ Builder SQL Client database application for regional project
  • Configure Oracle database for use in regional project
  • Use perl and sqlplus to set up Oracle Database schema
  • Sept 1999 - Aug 2004 Dynamic Digital Depth Inc.
    Software Engineer
    • Design and implement consumer applications for converting into and playing back in 3D using Borland C++ Builder 5 and 6
    • Built a suite of custom VCL components for use by other developers in the company
    • Lead programmer for implementation of consumer tool using the Quicktime API
    • Design and implement internal image server application running on Linux
    • Design and implement Win32 client library for accessing images from image server
    • Implementation of in house sofFiling and general clerical dutiestware using Java and QuickTime for Java
    • Writing of requirements and User Interface specification documents
    • User Interface Prototyping
    • Liaising with marketing and end users about requirements
    • Writing/Maintaining in house Java library code for use by Research Dept.
    • Competitive research
    June 1998 - Sep 1999 Dynamic Digital Depth Inc. (formerly Xenotech Australia Pty. Ltd.)
    Software Engineer - Contract
    • Design, implementation, testing and documentation of a custom image processing application written in pure Java
    • Liasing with customers about requirements
    • Integration of latest software methods into the design
    • Working as a part of a team
    July - Oct 1997
    July - Sept 1996
    H & R Block
    Book-keeper and Part-Time Lodgement Officer
    • Data entry
    • Processing payroll
    • Monitoring company regional income
    • Filing and general clerical duties
    Dec 1990 - Jan 1995 Angie's Pizza Bar
    Store Manager and Duty Manager
    • Roster scheduling
    • Cash handling and balancing
    • Staff supervision
    • Processing payroll
    Mar 1996 - Mar 1998 University of Western Australia Baseball and Softball Club Inc.
    Bar Manager (Voluntary)
    • Manage purchases and maintenance of stock levels
    • Rostering of volunteers
    • Handling incoming monies
    • Banking and bill paying
    Mar 1995 - Mar 1996 University of Western Australia Baseball and Softball Club Inc.
    Treasurer (Voluntary)
    • Handle incoming monies
    • Banking and bill paying
    • Budgets
    DEMONSTRATED SKILLS  
      Information Technology Skills
    • Proficient in programming in:
      • C++
      • Borland VCL
      • Microsoft Visual Studio
      • QuickTime SDK
      • Java/Swing
      • Visual Basic
      • Pascal
      • Matlab
      • Tcl/Tk
      • Various Unix scripting languages
      • Extensive experience programming with the Borland VCL
    • Knowledge of Borland C++ Builder
    • Strong knowledge of the Java programming language
    • Use of the QuickTime API’s (both C and Java)
    • General knowledge of HTML, Javascript and XML
    • Experience operating in a Windows and Unix environment
    • Providing IT information and training to staff
    • Locating and utilising relevant information via the Internet
    • Able to learn and operate new computer systems quickly
    Organisational and Administrative skills
    • Database maintenance
    • Accurate data entry skills
    • Effective team worker
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Time management skills
    Communication Skills
    • Providing quality customer service
    • Efficient handling of telephone inquiries
    • Excellent written language and report writing skills
    INTERESTS  
     
    • Volleyball
    • Mixed Netball
    • Softball
    • Baseball
    • Reading
    • Computing
    • Former member of Mensa Australia
    REFERENCES  
      Andrew Millin
    Senior Software Engineer
    ex Dynamic Digital Depth
    E-mail: on request