1. Personal Summary
A highly skilled web developer specialising in Object Oriented Design and Analysis, with experience in the
full development lifecycle. Possessesin-depth knowledge of application development within financial,
banking and testing industries. Delivering quality solutions to complex business problems within scope,
budget and tight schedules whilst meeting strict specifications both functional (for customers) and technical
(for programmers). Enthusiastic about analysis and design and working closely with various different
stakeholders,both business and IT based.
Areas of Expertise (Financial Industry)
Java Soure Control
J2EE JavaScript
Junit HTML
XML Software Development Life Cycle
Linux Test Driven Development
Websphere Eclipse Plug-ins
Sharepoint Financial Processes
Clearcase JSP
Struts Hudson
Rational Application Developer
Rational Software Architect
Craig Rankin
20/6
Sinclair Place
Edinburgh
EH11 1AH
07828556131
0131 655 4389
craig.rankin@scottishwidows.co.uk

2. Lloyds Banking Group (August 2015 – Present)
 Subject Matter Expert/Web Developer
Responsibilities:
 Development and maintenance of LBG’s Life, Pension and Investment applications.
 Writing code in various programming languages such as Java, JavaScript and HTML
 Producing various design documents including; User Interface Specifications, Scope Specifications and
Mid Level Platform Designs’
 Possess expert knowledge of the various different Scottish Widows products offered to our customers;
Retirement Account,Protection for Life, CPSP, Scottish Widows Protect
 Mitigating risk to our customers by performing the role of the Risk champion for the my platform,
managing a subset ofrisks and presenting these risks to senior management at monthly meetings
 Perform the role of the Business Continuity champion for Insurance Edinburgh
 Perform the role of an AXIS change champion. Required to chair meetings and provide support and
coaching to my colleagues on any technical queries or issues which they have with the application
 Working closely with Business Analysts to define the scope and requirements of the project
 Produce/Review platform deliverables in scope to support change within agreed timescale
 Responsible for the quality assurance principles and standard of deliverables including partner and
third party, including estimates and quotes
 Complete AXIS change records in order for each project to get deployed into production
 Communicating project requirements with various different stakeholders
 Produce Unit Test documents detailing the testing of all development work carried out.
 Analysing defects which are assigned to the team, and then carrying out problem solving to try and fix
the issue
Key skills and competencies:
 Web development in various different coding languages
 Specialist knowledge of Java programming language
 Extensive experience of all stages of the project development life cycle; investigation, analysis,design,
build, test,support.And knowledge of the route to live procedure
 Extensive knowledge and experience of development software in order to complete coding and build.
Highly competent in using Rational Software Architect and Rational Application Developer.
 Extensive knowledge and experience of software used in the deployment process; Clearcase, Hudson,
Source Control, Configuration Management tool, EM Deployment Tool.
 Completion of “Developing Applications with Java EE” external training course
 Completion of “Java Programming” external training course
 Completion of “Java Web Development - Servlets & JSP” external training course
 Look and Feel web development using languages such ,JavaScript, HTML and CSS
 Specialist knowledge of numerous frameworks; J2EE, JSP, Junit, Websphere
 Organisation and time management including prioritisation of tasks and projects
 Ability to work individually to strict deadlines
 Ability to work well as part of large and small teams both onsite and across locations including partners
offshore
 Being proactive and self-starting
 Delivering presentations and pieces of work to senior management
 Extensive knowledge and experience of software used in the deployment process; Clearcase, Hudson,
Configuration Management tool, EM Deployment Tool.
Current Work Experience

3.  Expert in MS Word. Create, maintain and issue numerous Word documents including MLPD, Scope
Specs, and numerous release documents
 Highly competent with the Microsoft Office Package; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MSP
Education
The University of Edinburgh (September 2009 – July 2013)
SecondClass, FirstDivision: Degree in Master of Arts with Honours Economics
4th Year
 Dissertation – “Hosting the FIFA World Cup – Economic Boost or Economic Bust”
 Development Economics
 Economics of Transition
 Labour Economics
 Negotiation
3rd Year
 Applications of Econometrics
 Applications of Economic Analysis
 Essentials of Econometrics
 Political Economy
 Topics in Economic Analysis 1
 Topics in Economic Analysis 2
Bell BaxterHigh School (2003 – 2009)
Advanced Higher
 History C
Higher
 English A
 Maths A
 History A
 French B
 Physical Education B
Standard Grade
11111122
Past Work Experience

4. Lloyds Banking Group (December 2013 – August 2015)
 Group IT – Graduate
Responsibilities:
 Study and learn on the job about the new role. The coding languages used,the applications supported,
the development tools used and the project lifecycle
 Expand experience and knowledge in order to gain a promotion into an SME role and progress on from
the graduate programme
 Ability to write and understand code in various programming languages such as Java, JavaScript and
HTML
 Communicating project requirements with various different stakeholders,including partners
 Writing release notes and raising deployment requests
 Produce Unit Test documents detailing the testing of all development work carried out.
 Analysing defects which are assigned to the team, and then carrying out problem solving to try and fix
the issue
 Manage and build key stakeholder relationships
 To manage own development plan and seek opportunities to continuously improve
 Adhering to the LBG core values
 Investigation and analysis work for various different projects
 Producing time and cost estimates
 Design and build of various web pages
 Meeting tight and strict deadlines
 Completing all mandatory training on time
 Keeping on top of all emails and attend all meetings in diary on time
Key Skills and Competencies:
 Web development in various different coding languages
 Sound knowledge of Java programming language
 Sound experience of all stages ofthe project development life cycle; investigation,analysis, design,
build, test,support.And knowledge of the route to live procedure
 Sound knowledge and experience of development software in order to complete coding and build.
Highly competent in using Rational Software Architect and Rational Application Developer.
 Sound knowledge and experience of software used in the deployment process; Clearcase, Hudson,
Source Control, Configuration Management tool, EM Deployment Tool.
 Look and Feel web development using languages such ,JavaScript, HTML and CSS
 Specialist knowledge of numerous frameworks; J2EE, JSP, Junit, Websphere
 Organisation and time management including prioritisation of tasks and projects
 Ability to work individually to strict deadlines
 Ability to work well as part of large and small teams both onsite and across locations including partners
offshore
 Being proactive and self-starting
 Delivering presentations and pieces of work to senior management
 Extensive knowledge and experience of software used in the deployment process; Clearcase, Hudson,
Configuration Management tool, EM Deployment Tool.
Fife Sports and Leisure Trust (2008 – 2013)
 Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard)
Responsibilities:

5.  Health and Safety of clients and colleagues
 Risk assessment and accident prevention
 Emergency interventions
 Corporate responsibility
Key Skills and Competencies:
 National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (2008)
o Trained in CPR
o Trained in defibrillation
o Qualified in First Aid
 Excellent communication skills
 Ability to work as part of a team
 Ability to work independently
 Leadership skills
 Good time management
 Ability to work well under pressure and react immediately
Edinburgh University AssociationFootballClub (2012 - 2013)
 Treasurer.
Responsibilities:
 Financial responsibility for approximately one hundred membership association
 Fiscal management of a significant annual budget
 Projection of annual spending
 Managing finances and spread sheets
 Management of professional coaches’salaries
 Producing estimates of monthly expenses
 Attending committee meetings and reporting financial updates
 Delivering presentations to the rest of the club
Key Skills and Competencies:
 Organisational skills
 Ability to work with advanced budget spread sheets
 Decision making
 Problem solving
 Ability to meet deadlines
 Ability to work underpressure
 Presentation skills
 Extremely highly motivated to succeed
 Excellent social and interpersonal skills
 Conscientious and reliable
 Excellent team member
 Good organisational and time management skills
Personal Qualities

6.  Welcomes challenges
 Diligent
 Self starting and proactive
 Highly driven and determined
 Emotionally intelligent
 Confident communicator
 School Prefect
 School House Captain
 School football team Captain
 School badminton team
 School athletics team
 Captain of local football team
 Signed professional football contract with Raith Rovers
 Gold medal for Fife Schools 100 meters
 Gold Medal for Fife Schools 4x100meters
 Represented Fife schools football in 5th and 6th year
 Played football for the Edinburgh University 1st team
 Treasurer of Edinburgh University Football team
 Full clean Driving License
 Highly competent with various software systems including; Rational Software Architect, Rational
Application Developer, Clearcase, AXIS, Quality Centre, Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint)
References available on request
Personal Achievements