1. RESUME
MATTHEW COATES!BSc, MIMM!
CONTACT DETAILS:
M 0409 841 999
E mattcoates1@bigpond.com
A web developer with over five years experience working in a variety of company
environments, Matthew’s primary experience is with web programming, markup and dynamic
languages, specifically PHP, HTML and Javascript/JQuery. Together with programming code
he has experience in several code packages and has worked with front end and back end for
both external and internal users. Currently employed at CAPA, a provider of independent
aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services, he is responsible for the
development and maintenance of the extensive company website.
CAREER HISTORY
CAPA!(July 2011 – Current)
Web developer
Web development and design for an online aviation statistics analytics company to improve current
customer data access and provide new sources of information.
• HTML, PHP, Java, JQuery, Highcharts, Highmaps, Smarty, TinyMCE, Sphinx code and software.
• Added new content, components and back end administration monitoring and controls
• Maintained, streamlined and improved existing code
• Designed, developed and launched job-posting and job-seeking functionality
Six-month career break in UK!(December 2010 – May 2011)!
oo.com.au!(July 2010 – November 2010)!
Junior web developer
Web development, marketing content management, systems development and improvement of the
customer experience for an online retail website and related back end systems.
• Designed, constructed and maintained databases and enhancing functionality of the code.
• Improved online order processing, product-specific search system, customer email marketing
and integrated code to track customer trends and initiate personalised product recommendations.
• HTML, CSS, SQL, ColdFusion, jQuery and Coremetrics Product Tracking software.
• PHP and WordPress for visual overhaul of the associated blog site template.
Advive Pty Ltd!(March 2010 – May 2010, fixed term contract)!
Junior web developer
• Yahoo!-based search engine development for front end and back end.
• Eclipse PDT (IDE) and Subversion (Version Control capability).
• WordPress template development, plug-ins, widgets, content management systems (CMS) and
designed and constructed databases to expand the plug-ins’ capability.
• HTML, CSS, SQL and XML, PHP and Smarty’s TPL (using Object Oriented Programming).

2. RESUME | MATTHEW COATES
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QUALIFICATIONS
2008 – 2009
Master of Interactive Multimedia (MIMM) – University of Technology, Sydney
(6 x Distinctions, 1 x High Distinctions)
2005 – 2008
BSc in Applied Physics – University of Technology, Sydney
2002 – 2004
HSC – SCECGS Redlands, Cremorne, Sydney
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS
• PC and Mac • Highcharts & Highmaps code packages
• Webpage construction and programming • TinyMCE code package
• CSS, HTML, PHP, SQL, jQuery • Creating and maintaining databases
• ColdFusion programming • Visual Basic
• C++ programming • Visual Studios
• Adobe Flash • Adobe Photoshop
• Coremetrics • Microsoft Word
• WordPress • Microsoft Excel
• Pligg software and code • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Smarty code package • Mathematica
OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Logical and structured thinker • Brainstorming alone and with colleagues
• Determined problem solver • Accurate report writing and cataloguing
• Patience with complex and intricate tasks • Build strong working relationships
• Creative and imaginative • Success-orientated approach
• Intuitive ability to learn and acquire new skills • Willing to discuss ideas
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure • Respond well to feedback
• Dedicated and will ‘go the extra mile’ • Friendly and easy-going
INTERESTS
• Science, inventions and new technology • Football (soccer) supporter
• Computers and gaming • Museums, zoos and places of interest
• Electronic Gamers Guild (UTS) • Cinema, theatre and concerts
• Model making, art and craft • Traveling (USA, Africa, Asia and Europe)
• Swimming • Experiencing cultures from around the world
REFERENCES
References are available on request.