I'm a confident and enthusiastic software developer with over 10 years expertise in many programming technologies, having worked for a variety of companies, from software houses to large corporations. I have delivered web-based & enterprise solutions across a diverse range of industries, including eCommerce, Financial Services, Construction & Public Utilities. I am effective working either independently or collaboratively within a team. I have gained experience in leading a team, scheduling work and carrying out the full lifecycle of a product, working closely with the business and project managers to deliver solutions on time and to a high quality. I specialise in analysis, design and development of web-based solutions using Microsoft's .NET framework and SQL Server. My strengths lie in my ability to learn and adapt quickly to find the best solution for the task in hand, I am not afraid to venture into new technologies to find the best tool for the job. I pride myself in actively looking to improve and enhance existing applications and processes. I have strong communication skills and I am very comfortable in client-facing situations. In summary, my main skills include: ASP.NET / C# / MVC 4 / VB.NET / ASP / Microsoft SQL Server / LINQ / (X)HTML / JavaScript / jQuery / AJAX / XML / WCF / SOAP / CSS / SEO / TFS / SVN / SourceSafe

.NET Developer (Contractor) @ From May 2015 to Present (8 months) Leicester, United KingdomDirector & Software Developer @ I am the Director Tecnito Ltd. Specializing in contract software development and bespoke solutions, with a focus on .Net development and other tools to solve complex business needs. Active knowledge in C#, ASP.NET, MVC, VB.NET, SQL, WCF, Soap Web Services and many other programming languages and technologies. From June 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Web Developer/Programmer (Contractor) @ I joined Epyx to take an existing motor trade selling platform and re-engineer it to become a white label application that could easily be re-branded for many different car manufacturers to be used in car dealerships nationwide. The application utilizes ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL Server 2008 along with HTML and jQuery. Working closely with the business to push what was an R&D project across the line and deliver a multi-functional re-skinnable web application. From February 2015 to May 2015 (4 months) Web Developer/Programmer (Contractor) @ Developing a web application to be utilised by the medical industries. From September 2013 to January 2015 (1 year 5 months) Web Developer/Programmer (Contractor) @ An initial 2 month contract that was extended. Development on multiple eCommerce and corporate websites, often liaising directly with customers to establish their requirements and needs. Working closely with project sponsors and stakeholders to establish project plans and timescales to deliver solutions of a high quality and within agreed deadlines. Mainly working on the development on a new high-profile web application, using C#, ASP.Net and MVC to create a bespoke customer self-service application for the largest water-only supplier in the UK. From June 2013 to September 2013 (4 months) Birmingham, United KingdomSenior Analyst Programmer @ As a Senior Analyst Programmer at Next, I was responsible for taking lead roles on projects, working closely with project managers and business analysts to deliver solutions within tight timescales to a high quality. Many of my projects involved adding new functionality and improving existing processes on the 'www.next.co.uk' website - a high-traffic, high-volume website with page load times and customer experience being a key focus for any development. In this role I gained experience in ASP.NET 2/4, MVC, WCF, Ajax, SQL, Javascript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and exposure to IBM WebSphere MQ. From December 2012 to June 2013 (7 months) .NET Lead Developer @ Lead developer on B2B and B2C eCommerce web applications. Working closely with project managers and carrying out continuous enhancements and maintenance to the site. During my time at SCC I gained experience in VB.NET, ASP.NET 2/3/3.5/4, C#, Ajax, SQL, Javascript, jQuery, HTML and CSS. From March 2008 to December 2012 (4 years 10 months) Birmingham, United Kingdom.NET Developer @ Joined in 2004 as a trainee developer and spent my first year learning SQL and .NET technologies, responsible for rewriting existing ASP applications in .NET 1.0. I spent the following 3 years developing new ASP.NET web applications targeted at the financial services and construction industries. During my time at Computing Solutions Ltd I gained experience in VB.NET, ASP.NET 1/2/3/3.5, Ajax, SQL, Javascript, HTML and CSS. From May 2004 to March 2008 (3 years 11 months)

David Vickers is skilled in: ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, VB.NET, C#, AJAX, HTML, Software Development, jQuery, JavaScript, Web Applications, IIS, SQL, XML