Resume
Andrew Hines
48 Maple Drive, PO Box 167 Middle Musquodoboit, NS B0N 1X0 | | 1-(902)-758-5336
Master_Evohc_117@hotmail.com
Summary
Strong web programmer and NSCC IT student graduate of great knowledge in building and maintaining a web application via ASP.net and HTML 5 standards, specializing in theme and plugin development on WordPress based websites. Determined to work hard and be enthusiastic about the opportunities in the IT world, with roughly 6 years of Web Programming complete, and a long-standing experience with using computers for design and working with others. Other important skills learnt include PHP and MySql, as well as Javascript, JSON, Python, VB.net, Java, and C#.
Technical Skills
- Website Programming: Excellent use of HTML language with the ability to reinforce with CSS stylesheets like Bootstrap and W3.css. Also possess a strong grasp of backend PHP coding and MySql database querying to build on both a website’s frontend and backend development. This is backed by an great ability to use ASP.net web applications through the C# language and some basic Javascript/Jquery, JSON, and AJAX.
- WordPress Theme & Plugin Development: Using applied skills in web programming to build basic to complex custom WP themes and plugins, with user friendly backend options to control everything. From a theme that could be used for online news articles, to a plugin that can handle Stripe API integration to handle customer payments to the website owner.
- Object Oriented Programming: Fluent fundamentals through using VB.net and Java languages, and is backed by a great ability of building on the Android framework using Java.
- Computer OS Skills: Strong usage of the Windows OS, mainly in Windows 7 and Windows 10. Great knowledge of using the Linux OS for use in server terminals to maintain web servers. Also, a strong ability to organize files/folder structure in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Python Desktop Applications: A basic and ever growing knowledge and experience in developing Windows desktop applications using the Python language.
- Additional Design Skills: Excellent knowledge of web design and very strong background in the arts trade. This also includes terrific skills in Photoshop and similar design software to design everything from site mock-ups, to full detailed graphics and logos. Also great background in 3D graphics via software like Maya and Blender.
Education
- NSCC, Information Technology, Web Programming Specialization (2017 Graduate)
- NSCC, Interactive Motion Graphics, 3D Specialization (2010 Graduate)
- NSCC, Digital Animation, 3D Specialization (2008 Graduate)
Work Experience
- Advocate Printing (2017-2024) – Worked as the company’s web and desktop app programmer/developer
- NSCC Work Term (Spring 2017) – Worked on two websites, plus maintenance for a third site.
- J. Reid’s General Store Ltd. (2016) – Dish washer and food prep.
- Glenmore Farms (2016) – sorted and cleaned blueberries.
- TNT Recycling Depot (2016) – Sorting/Counting refundables.
- NSCC Work Term (Spring 2016) – Worked on two main websites plus logo designs.
- Sobeys Grocery Dept. (2011-2015) – Stocking Shelves in the freezer section.
- Hurley Cleaners (2010-2011) – Cleaning Halifax airport terminal.
- Tutor in 3D graphics (2008) – Tutored two students at separate times that year.
Volunteer Work
- Skills Canada 2011 & 2012 Judge
- Basic 3D workshop for high school students while in College
- 2008 View Finders Workshop in basic 3D environment modeling