Lead Software Engineer
Jan 2007 - Present
Immersive Pty. Ltd.
Projects
Connect Furniture
Developed a furniture product aggregation website using Sitecore 6.1, Sitecore eCommerce module, and integrating with Endeca search engine. Front-end website utilises jQuery and AJAX. A custom management portal integrates with Sitecore using the Sitecore API to facilitate product, image and store management.
Tech Overview: jQuery, Sitecore 6.1, Endeca, MS-SQL 2005
Silvan
Developed an internal publishing system for Silvan retailers to create and manage customised marketing material, and also facilitate the storage and management of high-res digital assets. Publication management was built using extensive jQuery, Drag and Drop, Image Resizing and AJAX functionality. The site is built utilising ASP.NET 3.5, LINQ-SQL, SQL 2005, jQuery, AJAX, and integrating with 3rd party tools PrinceXML and TallComponents for high-res rendering to PDF.
Tech Overview: .NET 3.5, LINQ-SQL, MS-SQL 2005, Sitecore 5.3, jQuery, PrinceXML, Tall Components
NAB/Text Pacific
Developed an internal document publishing system for the NAB. The system is built with Sitecore 5.3 to store and manage the document structure, content, and assets. Built a custom parser to convert Excel ranges/cells into HTML for web publishing. Also built an HTML to CXML parser, which is used to render high-resolution PDF documents. System integrates with Typefi to produce high-res 100+ page financial documents. The system required extensive customisation of Sitecore events and pipelines, and also custom XAML applications.
Tech Overview: .NET 3.5, Sitecore 5.3, Typefi, Syncfusion (XlsIO)
Linfox
Developed an online presence using Sitecore 5.3 and SQL 2005. Created a layout loader for dynamic modules to be managed via Sitecore, and also a custom newsletter management system with a custom Sitecore XAML application. Pages were created using both .NET User Controls, and XSLT. The system also integrates with Campaign Monitor.
Tech Overview: .NET 2.0, Sitecore 5.3, MS-SQL 2005
Telstra
Developed a customised CMS as part of a large team. Built the url handler, and dynamic module engine, along with front-end pages/modules that required extensive jQuery and AJAX functionality. The backend management was built with a strong AJAX focus. The system was built with ASP.NET 2.0, jQuery, AJAX and SQL 2005.
Sep 2006 – Nov 2006
Quilt and Calicos is a locally run store that deals in all facets of quilting. I was contracted to design, develop and build their online presence. Quilt and Calicos also required a way for customers to view their quilting classes, also providing them with the option to sign-up. A back-end management portal was also developed to edit and maintain the site content. The site is developed in ASP.NET 2.0 (VB), SQL 2005 and ASP.NET AJAX.