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Barry Whyte
97 Jardin d’Emilie, Valbonne, France, 06560
+33 9 84 55 60 06
[email protected]
http://www.shorebreak.co.za
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bawhyte
EDUCATION
UNISA (University of South Africa)
2014-2016
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree (Current)
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Major - Computer Science
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Theoretical Computer Science I – Distinction
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Management Information Systems – Distinction
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Programming I – Distinction
KIB College
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2013/14
Microsoft 70-480 (Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript & CSS3)
Microsoft 70-486 (Developing ASP .NET MVC Web Applications)
Microsoft Certified Systems Developer – Web Applications - ID: 10364536
Pearson Vue
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2013
Zend Certified PHP 5.3 Engineer (ZCE ID: ZEND020881)
New Horizons Computer Learning Centres
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2012/13
Programming and Web Development
C.T.I. Computer Training Institute
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Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
1999-2001
Certified Professional (MCP – ID: 2136374)
Certification (Networking Essentials)
Certification (Windows NT Server Administration)
Certification (Administering MS SQL Server)
Damelin Computer School
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1996-1998
PC Upgrade & Repair Certificate
PC Hardware Support Diploma
Introduction to Networking Certificate
Practical Networking Diploma (Distinction)
Northwood Boys High School
1995
National Grade 12 Senior Certificate with exemption
Distinction in Afrikaans (Language)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Orange Telecom (Norsys)
Nov 2014 - Date
Ingénieur Expert Technique (Senior Web Developer) – Primary Skillset:
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PHP 5.3 – 5.5
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HTML5
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CSS3/SCSS
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NoSQL (Mongo /
Elastic Search)
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Smarty
Templating
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MySQL
Enterprise
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JQuery/Dojo/
Angular
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JavaScript
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JSON/XML
/XSLT
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Ubuntu (Shell
Scripting)
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Apache/Nginx/
Varnish
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Git/Bazaar
Currently a Senior Developer on the team responsible for the news/sport/weather/finance sections of
the http://actu.orange.fr portal. This is a very high-traffic portal with over 8 million page views and
1,4 million unique users per day. I am involved in both Front and Back end development. We
implement Agile methodology in our development cycle and keep to strict SLA’s.
Ignition Group
June 2013 – Sep 2014
Senior PHP Developer & Team Leader – Primary Skillset:
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PHP 5.2 – 5.5
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HTML5
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CSS3
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.Net MVC 4 /
Web API (C#)
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MS SQL Server
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MySQL
Enterprise
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JQuery
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JavaScript
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JSON/XML
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AJAX
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Apache
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IIS 7.5 / 8
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Windows Server
2008 / 2012
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Watir/Ruby
(Aut. Testing)
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SVN/Git/Mer
curial (Hg)
Secondary Skillset:
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Coaching & Development
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Employee Performance
Management
My role at Ignition Group, a large Telecommunications/VAS Reseller, was one of Team Leadership (I
led a team of 5 Developers) and Senior Level Project Development. I was also called upon for
Configuration and Maintenance of the Ignition Web Systems, primarily the Linux based servers. The
pace at Ignition is frenetic and highly-charged. New products and services are being developed
constantly, calling for high quality, Agile delivery.
Avatar Technologies (Self Employed)
Feb 2008 – April 2013
Web Application Developer & Systems Consultant – Primary Developer Skillset:
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PHP
MySQL
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HTML5
Java
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CSS3
JSTL
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JSP
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JavaScript
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JQuery
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AJAX
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Apache
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XML
During the five years that I owned and operated my Information Systems consultancy, Avatar
Technologies, I enjoyed the privilege and learning experience of working for a diverse group of
Durban companies. I offered IT, Development and Data services to the likes of International Pet
Product Importer and Distributor Rolf C. Hagen, the Kwa-Zulu Natal Athletics Board, Master Marine
Surveyors, and many others.
Creative Rush
Apr 2011 – June 2013
Contract / Freelance Developer – Primary Skillset:
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PHP
Android SDK development
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Classic ASP
Responsive Design
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JavaScript
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JQuery
As a Contract Developer I found myself exposed to a huge variety of Web Technologies. From Native
Mobile applications to pre-Bootstrap Responsive Design. I was involved in planning, building and
implementing bespoke systems including CRM’s, CMS’s, MIS’s an d graphically rich BI dashboards.
E-Freaks Web Design
Web Developer – Primary Skillset:
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HTML
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Basic Flash
PHP
Apr 2004 - Jan 2008
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CSS
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Classic ASP
E-Freaks Web Design offered simple and effective Web Presence solutions for small to medium sized
local businesses. I was personally involved in a lot of the projects’ design and UI elements, working
closely with our clients to ensure that the final product was always delivered on time and to spec.
Resonance Software Design
Jan 2000 - Feb 2004
Educational Software Developer – Primary Skillset:
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Visual Basic
MS Access
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MS SQL Server
Flagship product – Learn Your Accounting Basics (Sold internationally)
I enjoyed a creative leadership role at Resonance for four years, over which time we conceived,
developed and successfully marketed many educational software titles, the most noteworth y being
‘Learn Your Accounting Basics’, which went on to sell in over 10 countries worldwide. I was head of
development but played an active part in all areas of the business, including language translations
and marketing.
Shockwave Computers
Aug 1998 - Jan 2000
PC Sales, Support and Internet Service Provider Reseller – Hardware & software
repairs and sales (Virus removals, network cabling & config, etc.)
Specific Computer Applications
Front of store sales and PC technical support. Bench and on -site PC repairs.
Feb 1997 - Jul 1998
Incredible Connection Computer Megastore
Responsible for multimedia area of store (i.e. Gaming, PC audio & video, accessories)
Stock ordering and sales targets.
RELATED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Adobe Photoshop
DTP & creative graphic design experience
Adobe Fireworks & Dreamweaver
Web/Graphic design
Netbeans IDE
PHP & JSP development
MS SQL Server Studio / MySQL Workbench / MySQL YOG / MYAdmin
Database creation, development & maintenance
Programming/Scripting Languages (Proficiency Scale */10):
PHP (9/10)
JavaScript (8/10)
C++ (5/10)
C# (5/10)
Java (2/10)
Visual Basic (6/10)
Other:
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu,
RedHat/CentOS)
MS Windows Server (All versions)
Apache Web Server
IIS 7 / 8
Visual Studio
Eclipse IDE
Zend Studio IDE
NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
JSON / XML
Sharepoint
Apache Tomcat
GlassFish
Watir/Selenium –(UAT)
Zend Framework 1 & 2
1996
CodeIgniter Framework
JS Templating (e.g. Handlebars)
IT ACHIEVEMENTS / PROJECTS
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Head Designer and Developer of Educational software title “ Learn Your Accounting Basics”
Sold in over 10 countries and still selling after +10 years in the marketplace .
Currently being showcased across South Africa in Rural Roadshow.
Design highlight: Lesson content in choice of three languages - English, Afrikaans and isiZulu.
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http://www.kalahari.com/Electronics/Learn -your-Accounting-Basics_p_30382930
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http://www.edutain.co.za/shop/resonance -accounting.html
Software Development Team Leader at Ignition Group
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http://www.ignitiongroup.co.za
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http://www.elitemobile.co.za
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http://www.mobilestore.co.za
Maintain and Develop 2 PHP/SQL CMS/CRM/Sales Systems – Combined total of +-3500 users
Project Lead – Complete System Migration from Linux/Apache/PHP5.2 to Win/IIS/PHP5.4
Redesign/New Process – Stock/Inventory Management System
Web Systems - Management & Security
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3 Linux (Centos - Apache) Webservers – Production
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1 Windows (Win Serv - IIS 8) Webserver – Production
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1 Linux (Centos – Apache) Webserver – QA
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2 Linux (Centos – MySQL) Database Servers – Production
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2 Windows (Win Serv – MS SQL Server) Database Servers - Production
Development lead on projects involving/integrating with :
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Altech Autopage / Netstar
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Mr Price Mobile (MVNO)
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Standard Bank (MVNO)
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MTN
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Telkom Mobile
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Vodacom
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Resolution Health / VivaLife (Exergy)
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RAM Couriers
Extensive industry relevant API knowledge and experience, including but not limited to:
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Higate/Integrat
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Paypal
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Paygate
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Pleex
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Vodacom/Telkom/MTN
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Founder/Developer of entertainment/information website
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Contract Design/Development:
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LANGUAGES
http://www.wateringhole.co.za
http://www.creativerush.co.za
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English – native language
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French – speak and read/write with medium proficiency
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Afrikaans (Similar to Dutch/German) – speak well and read/write with medium proficiency
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
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Amateur Performing Musician (Guitarist & classically trained vocalist)
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Martial Arts (8 years Shaolin Kung-Fu & currently 7 th KYU Shotokan Karate - IFFSKSA)
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Writer – Creative Writing Course (SA Writers College – 2013)
To view copies of all qualifications/certifications and references
please visit http://www.shorebreak.co.za

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