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Philip mcgrath cv_july_2015
- 1. Philip McGrath 18 Eastwood,Bagenalstown Co, Carlow, Ireland Telephone: (087) 7631949 (Mobile) Email: pmcgrath2400@gmail.com Professional Profile A resourceful and talented graduate Software Developer with a strong technical skills and a commitment to pursuing a career in the IT field. With a proactive approach and skilled in providing innovative software solutions utilising a range of technologies. Technically minded and eager to learn, applies a logical and meticulous approach to all tasks, thriving in highly pressurised environments. Able to work well both independently and as part of a productive team, demonstrating the motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards. Technical skills include: Python ● PHP / Ajax / jQueryMobile ● Linux ● Windows ● Java ● C++ ● Phonegap / Cordova ● IDE’s (Eclipse) ● MySQL ● Agile Development Environment ● Hardware / software knowledge Education and Qualifications BSc (Hons) BSc Level 5 Certificate Software Development, 2:2, I.T Carlow with 56.82% Average Software Development, 2:1, I.T Carlow with 61.25% Average Information Technology, Carlow Institute of Further Education 2015 2014 2011 Career Summary 2014 – 2015 INTERN SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Intel, Shannon Responsible for unit testing of C++ Software components for an integrated car multimedia system using the Google Test Framework Proactively maintaining the hardware installed in the in-car units and replacing components, including the WIFI/Bluetooth module and the compute module Flashing OS versions in the in-car units and also flashing firmware/BIOS to the components, using a strong technical understanding of the system Developing SH scripts and working with GT to extract patch history from the Linux Kernel Working in an Agile Development Environment and participating in daily Scrum and weekly team meetings Undertaking various technical writing duties, demonstrating a good understanding of specific requirements Performing various volunteer activities and working in Coder Dojo while developing new skills and knowledge 2001 – 2006 JOINER Pat Rudkins Joinery, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow Playing a key role in a productive team in the manufacturing of high-end timber doors and windows Working on large projects for housing developments and shopping centres, demonstrating both the ability to work in a team and independently Providing valuable assistance in the training of new apprentices on the procedures and sta ndards of the factory Projects Final Year Project - http://glasnost.itcarlow.ie/~softeng4/C00162196/index.htm Built a Sat-Nav application that involved that the map on the application could be updated with new roads/motorways by the user by recording them and adding them to the applications map Built the project by using the Phonegap/Cordova framework which utilises HTML and Javascript along with jQuery and Ajax to build hybrid mobile apps Used Python to build a web application allowing a recorded route to be stored externally Hotel Booking System
- 2. Played akey role in a group of 4 people who designed a hotel booking system using PHP and HTML with a MySQL database Effectively managed the stock side of the project, ensuring that a user can add new stock, order new stock, and remove the existing stock from the system while keeping track of all the levels of stock Wordgame - http://philipmcgrath2400.pythonanywhere.com Developed a project which involved the user to entering a set of 7 words contained in a source word generated by the game; the words had to be a certain length and no duplicate words could be used. This project was built using Python and the Micro Framework Flask References are available on request