Philip Williams

Profile
13, Manor Gardens
Saxmundham A Computer Science postgraduate who is keen to find a position as a Developer.
Suffolk Dedicated, reliable and trustworthy. A very competent Java programmer, as well as
IP17 1ET having experience in C# and the .NET framework. Has great problem-solving and
communication skills. Able to work on own initiative, as well as being a great team
player.
Phone: 07773 175556
Email: phil.w@live.co.uk

Education
University of Essex
MSc E-Commerce Technology with Distinction
BSc Computer Science with Honours Class I

Leiston High School, Leiston, Suffolk

‘A’ Level - Mathematics, Physics

AVCE - Business Studies

GCSE - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Business Studies,

Geography, Religious Studies, Resistant Materials Technology, Science, History,
French & Japanese

City & Guilds - Information Technology Level 2 Key Skills

Professional Bodies
Professional Membership of The British Computer Society

Degree Content and Technical Skills

• Programming
o Desktop Development
 Java (3.5 years), C (1 year)
o Web Development
 HTML, CSS, and Javascript (3 years), JSP (3 years),
ASP.NET (9 months), Ruby on Rails (9 months), XML (6
months), JQuery (1 month)
o Mobile Application Development
 J2ME (6 months), WML (6 months)
• Databases and related technologies
o mySQL (3 years), db4o (6 months), HSQLDB (1.5 years), JDBC
(3 years), ODBC (3 years), Apache Tomcat (3 years)
• Operating Systems
o Windows(10 years), Linux (2 years)
• IDEs
o IntelliJ (2 years), Netbeans (2 years), Eclipse (2 years)
• Network/Computer Security
• Embedded Systems and Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Professional Development and Practice
• Internet Technology
• Software Engineering (Design Patterns, Development models)
• Agent Technology
• E-Commerce Law
 Sample Projects (Academic)
• BSc Dissertation - A Student Personal Organiser Solution
o A web-based portal that allows a user to plan their student life.
Uses JSP, Java classes and HSQLDB
• MSc Dissertation - Web Scraping Techniques Within The Price
Comparison Domain
o Research project into existing web scraping algorithms and
implementation of an original own solution. Uses Java
• Car Insurance website
o Used the .NET framework to create a car insurance quote web
application. Uses C#
• Hotel Booking website
o A room booking system for a hotel that allows users to book
rooms and the hotel to view and edit bookings. Uses JSP
• Web-based Library Management System
o A system that manages the loaning and returning of books in a
library environment. Uses Ruby on Rails
• Cinema System
o A desktop application for cinema seat reservation. Uses Java

Non-technical Skills
Leadership
Have been on courses teaching leadership skills. Have led various group
projects and weekly sessions with topical discussions and debates, practical
projects and guidance of physical exercise

Communication
Have given presentations on various subjects and been on courses teaching
communication skills

Team Work
Have worked as a member of a team on several occasions, throughout my
education and in other activities and feel as though this is one of my stronger
points

Computer Skills
Can use all common office software efficiently and effectively (e.g. for Word
Processing, Spreadsheets, etc)

Interests
• Member of St. John Ambulance (11 years) with the following
qualifications: Cadet Demonstrator, Cadet Leader, Young People and
Care, Young Lifesaver Plus, Services in the Community, Home Skills,
Food and Health, Animal Welfare, Map Reading and Navigation, Fire
fighting and Prevention, First Aid at Work, Radio Communications,
Camp Craft, Casualty Simulation, Action Pack, Healthy Living,
Knowledge of the Order, Administrative Skills & The Grand Prior Award
• 1st Dan Black Belt Karate student/instructor (9 years)
• Orange Belt Jitsu student (1 year)
• Student of magic (9 years)
 References
Jerome Robinson
Lecturer at the University of Essex and Supervisor for both my undergraduate
and postgraduate degree dissertations
Phone: 01206 87-2683
Email: robij@essex.ac.uk

Richard Williams
Lecturer at the University of Essex
Phone: 01206 87-2678
Email: rjw@essex.ac.uk