XML Architect

• Sep 2019 - Present

XML Developer

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Independent IT Services Contractor

• Jul 2004 - Present

HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 3.3.7, XML, XPath (V1&2), XSD, XSLT (V1&2), cfiXML.COURSES:The Complete SQL Bootcamp (by Jose Portilla on udemy.com). Review of how to read and write complex queries to a database using PostgreSQL. [Completed July 2 2018]Building XQuery Apps with the MarkLogic NoSQL Database (by MarkLogic University on udemy.com) [Completed April 3 2017]Fundamentals of the MarkLogic NoSQL Database (by MarkLogic University on udemy.com) [Completed Dec 14… HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 3.3.7, XML, XPath (V1&2), XSD, XSLT (V1&2), cfiXML.COURSES:The Complete SQL Bootcamp (by Jose Portilla on udemy.com). Review of how to read and write complex queries to a database using PostgreSQL. [Completed July 2 2018]Building XQuery Apps with the MarkLogic NoSQL Database (by MarkLogic University on udemy.com) [Completed April 3 2017]Fundamentals of the MarkLogic NoSQL Database (by MarkLogic University on udemy.com) [Completed Dec 14 2016]Practical Transformation using XSLT and XPath (by G Ken Holman on udemy.com). Overview of the entire scope of XSLT v1.0 & 2.0 and XPath v1.0 & 2.0 W3C recommendations. [Completed: Sept 13 2016]Build Responsive Real-World Websites with HTML5 and CSS3 (by J Schmedtmann on udemy.com). Modern design from sketches to coding a responsive, single page site. Also intro JavaScript, JQuery, media queries, optimization. [Completed: March 4 2016]Web Design for Web Developers: Build Beautiful Websites (by J Schmedtmann on udemy.com). Short intro to key concepts of web design - simple rules and guidelines. [Completed: Feb 10 2016]WEBSITES: cfixml.org; cambridgegreenwood.co.uk Show more Show less

Technical Consultant

• May 2013 - Oct 2014

datb produces web deployed, database driven, enterprise applications, created with the datb development and deployment tool 'kinodb'.• Updated training documentation for kinodb developers;• Tested existing XML support, researched requirements and defined potential future development;• Tested and produced test scripts for in-house system (manual, regression, web interface testing);• Trained in kinodb development (relational database structure, bug and enhancement fixes);… datb produces web deployed, database driven, enterprise applications, created with the datb development and deployment tool 'kinodb'.• Updated training documentation for kinodb developers;• Tested existing XML support, researched requirements and defined potential future development;• Tested and produced test scripts for in-house system (manual, regression, web interface testing);• Trained in kinodb development (relational database structure, bug and enhancement fixes); • Developed user documentation (including for primary risk analysis product). Show more Show less

Schema Development Manager (from 2006)

• Jul 2004 - May 2013

Managed the extension and development of a W3C XML Schema based, public data exchange standard for engineered equipment for use by capital facilities industries (cfixml.org). Clients including FIATECH (AEX and GVCC projects) and NIST. • Developed, extended, tested and validated the object-oriented XSD data model (cfiXML.org; Altova XMLSpy), by working remotely with and consulting domain experts and application developers, standards association literature, client documentation and… Managed the extension and development of a W3C XML Schema based, public data exchange standard for engineered equipment for use by capital facilities industries (cfixml.org). Clients including FIATECH (AEX and GVCC projects) and NIST. • Developed, extended, tested and validated the object-oriented XSD data model (cfiXML.org; Altova XMLSpy), by working remotely with and consulting domain experts and application developers, standards association literature, client documentation and web resources.• Maintained and created XML test files and XPaths for Alar test products and for data dictionaries, including for the creation of the Hydraulic Institute’s EDE 50.7 engineering standard.• Took over development of a complex XSLT to produce an HTML catalogue of block valves (over 3000 lines of code) - subsequently provided customer support (PIP.org). • Maintained open source resources (on Sourceforge.net) including the CVS (Concurrent Versions System) for the XSD files and release notes, and developed the cfixml.org web site (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap).• Updated the public data exchange standard guidelines - liaising with and incorporating input from experts, rewriting, editing, restructuring for target audiences (MS Word).• Developed user help guides (Alar software product .chm files) and demonstration/training materials including ppt files (participated in web-based presentations) and video of user interface functionality (Camtasia Studio). Show more Show less

Research Associate and GIS Geologist

• 1991 - 200413 years

Developed Geographic Information System (GIS) projects and promoted in-house use of GIS by working with project geologists to define requirements, developing databases and graphic representations, ensuring data integrity, providing supporting documentation, demonstrations and training.Literature-based geological research: writing and editing of over 24 reports on Arctic and Former Soviet Union (FSU) geology.