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Mike
Franklin
Giuthas,
Station Rd
Garve, Ross-shire, IV23 2PS
Telephone: 01997 414309 Mobile:
07768 761957
Profile
A senior software engineer with in depth knowledge and experience writing software and presenting professional training courses in C and C++. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Experienced in writing real time software and Windows based solutions using the Visual C++ and the MFC. Experience in managing a large number of permanent and contract employees. Able to very rapidly learn and become productive in new environments. Prepared to work and live in almost any location.
Major Achievements
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Designing and writing a complete test package for a production line of electrical power assisted steering units using CAN
CCP.
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Designing and presenting basic and advanced level training courses for C and C++.
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Designing and writing stock market analysis software.
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Designing and writing image management software.
Skills
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Controller Area Network (CAN)
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CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP)
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Presentation of technical software training courses in C and C++.
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Design of technical software training courses in C and C++.
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Extremely deep knowledge of the C and C++ languages.
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Development of significant applications using the STL.
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Strong knowledge of programming Windows using Visual C++ and the
MFC.
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Development of multithreaded applications under Windows.
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Development of FTP and HTTP applications using
MFC.
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Some knowledge of programming the Symbian EPOC operating system.
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Management of large numbers of contract and permanent staff.
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Proven communications skills demonstrated by extensive teaching experience.
Experience
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1996 – date |
Focus
Software Solutions - Freelance Software Engineer
Design and development of commercial software.
Designing, writing and maintaining test software for a production line of Electrical Power Assisted Steering Units using CCP over CAN. |
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1988 – date
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QA Training
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1996 – date
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Associate Trainer
Presentation of training courses at beginner and advanced levels in C and C++
(freelance).
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1995 – 1996
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Courseware Manager
Responsible for all courseware development and maintenance. Project managing all ongoing work and investigating new approaches to course delivery.
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1993 – 1995
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Software Training Department Manager
Responsible for all software training courses and trainers. This consisted of around 100 courses and 150 trainers.
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1991 – 1993
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Trainer
Development and presentation of training courses at beginner and advanced levels in C and C++. |
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1988 – 1989
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Associate Trainer
Presentation of training courses at beginner and advanced levels in C and C++
(freelance).
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1986 – 1988
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Freelance Software Engineer
Contract work on a variety of different applications: control of fuel system test rigs, packaging machine control, early electronic point of sales and sales analysis.
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1983 – 1986
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Wimpol Ltd. Software Engineer
Hydrographical survey navigation software for the offshore oil industry. Remote telemetry control software.
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Training
Various courses including: software project management, presentation skills, Windows programming with the MFC.
Qualifications
3 A levels: Pure Mathematics(A), Applied Mathematics(A), Physics(C)
11 O levels: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, French, Latin, R.K., English Language, English Literature, General Studies
Personal Details
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Date of Birth:
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26th January 1957
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Marital Status:
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Single
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Interests:
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Mountaineering, Photography, Skiing
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