RESUME

Mike Chow
Software Developer
| (416) 772-883 | Melbourne, Australia
BACKGROUND

I am a self-taught developer living in Melbourne. I learned how to code through hard work and dedication. To become a better developer, I went to the U.S. and enrolled into a 3-month intensive programming bootcamp, where I learned the essentials of becoming a professional programmer. I am also well versed in online business and digital marketing, as well as design and design concepts.

PORTFOLIO
SKILLS
Programming Languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, LINQ, HTML, CSS
Frameworks & Tools: ASP.NET MVC, Jira, jQuery, Entity Framework, ADO.net, Dapper, Bootstrap
UI/UX Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Content Management Systems WordPress, Magento
Source Control: Git, GitHub, BitBucket
EXPERIENCE
Software Developer June 2017 - December 2017
  • Implement object-oriented programming approaches to network and software development
  • Development using C#, .Net, and SQL-Server
  • Data Warehousing, Index & Schema Designs
  • Full SDLC with Unit Testing
C# .Net Apprentice January 2017 - April 2017
  • Intensive, fast-paced apprenticeship program that produces .Net / C# full-stack software developer.
  • Pair-programming, code-reviews, workflow management and team communication.
  • Working closely with team members to ensure delivery of quality works in Scrum environment.
  • Execute full software development lifecycle writing clean and testable code.
  • Managing software builds and releases.
Business Owner October 2012 - Present
  • Physical and online retailing focusing on bridal produces and event dresses.
  • Started as a side business in 2012 and became a full time devotion about a year later.

Accomplishments:-

  • Business has grown from zero to about $200k USD in annual revenue.
  • About 300 unique daily online visitors
Sales Representative Augest 2015 - September 2016

My first job in Australia and also my first customer-facing job. I have picked up essential customer services and communication skills from this job.

  • Furniture wholesaler based in Sydney.
  • Customer services, Bookkeeping and order management.
Senior Finance and Accounting Manager April 2008 - May 2013
Hayco Manufacturing Ltd.
http://www.hayco.com.hk/
  • Head of the Finance / Accounting Departments
  • Overseeing the financial accounting, reporting and financing aspects in China and Hong Kong offices.
  • Based in Hong Kong and factory in China, I was the third in command for the whole finance and accounting operations for the group with a combined turnover of about $200m.
Selected Projects
  • Self-developed Android application
  • This simple app was written in Java using Android Studio. Life expectancy statistics data extracted from web API.

  • Individual Capstone Project at Software Guild Jan2017 Cohort
  • The app was written in C# using Entity Framework for the Data Layer. Its backend uses interface for dependency injection via Factory classes. ASP.NET MVC for UI layer with web API enabled. Search and retrieve functions utilize AJAX call via jQuery.

  • A full-stack multi-tier MVC application with SQL-Server on the back-end, an ADO package for our models.
  • The app provides basic CRUD functionality using AJAX and jQuery to populate the respective page.
Note: For more details, please visit my portfolio page on Github.

https://github.com/mikechowdiv/portfolio

EDUCATION
The Software Guild
.NET / C# Apprenticeship Program

University of Illinois - Chicago
Master's Degree, Business Administration

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance
INTERESTS
Modern Computer Programmings • Software Design and Engineering • Web Application Development • Network and Security • Internet of Things (IoT) • Data Management • User Experience • Open Source Software • Visual Arts • Outdoor Sports • Landscape Photography • Teaching
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Last update: October 19, 2017
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