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Joe Cape

@joecape

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IT professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

I am an IT professional with over ten years of commercial experience in web development, specializing in open source technologies. My journey has been marked by a commitment to client satisfaction and project excellence, demonstrated through my roles at institutions like The Open University and Aleido Learning. I thrive in collaborative environments, ensuring that communication remains seamless while delivering high-quality code.

My technical expertise spans a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, including PHP, Java, MySQL, and JavaScript. I have successfully led projects that required meticulous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving. I have solid organisational skills and project management accreditation (PRINCE2).

In addition to my technical skills, I possess strong written and verbal communication abilities, which have been essential in my roles as a Moodle consultant and developer. I am passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, attending conferences and meet-ups to enhance my knowledge and skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Moodle Consultant

Current

Talking Mats Ltd.

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Provided Moodle consultancy services, assisting with system optimization and user support. Collaborated remotely to ensure seamless integration and functionality of Moodle platforms.

Moodle Consulting Remote Work System Integration User Support

Current

Moodle / Totara / Laravel Developer

Current

Aleido Learning

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Assessed customer needs and proactively designed and developed software for core products. Ensured continuous and efficient communication while working remotely through high-quality code commentary and demonstrations.

Moodle Totara Laravel Software Development Remote Collaboration Teams

Moodle Consultant

Royal Holloway, University of London

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Facilitated application migration to new infrastructure and reviewed course roll-over processes. Assisted with Moodle upgrades, plugin compatibility, and redesigned integrations with external systems.

Moodle

PHP Developer/Researcher

Intelligent Positioning Ltd.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Led full-lifecycle development of the Pi Datametrics application. Utilized CodeIgniter and Zend Framework to build robust and scalable solutions.

PHP CodeIgniter Zend Framework Pi Datametrics

PHP/Moodle Developer

University of London Computer Centre

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)

Provided consultancy on client projects and developed the Individual Learning Planner add-on for Moodle. Contributed to enhancing Moodle functionalities for diverse client needs.

PHP Moodle Consultancy

PHP Developer

Webs and Nets Ltd.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)

Contributed to PHP development projects, focusing on web application creation and maintenance. Collaborated with teams to deliver functional web solutions.

PHP Web Development Application Development Team Collaboration

PHP Developer

Epic Performance Improvement Limited Ltd.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)

Served as the leading technical developer for e-learning systems, primarily Moodle, for major clients. Managed and delivered projects for Aviva plc, John Menzies plc, and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

PHP Moodle E Learning Technical Leadership Project Management

PHP Developer

The Open University

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (11 months)

Engaged in development using PHP, PostgreSQL, XHTML, YUI3, JSON, AJAX, and web service protocols. Contributed to various web development projects for the university.

PHP PostgreSQL YUI3 JSON AJAX Web Services

PHP Developer

Linguaphone Group LG&DE Ltd.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Developed and maintained PHP-based applications for the Linguaphone Group. Contributed to various web development initiatives.

PHP Web Development And Maintaining Applications Software Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Edinburgh Napier University

M.Sc., Information System Development

2008 - 2010

Grade: Distinction

Achieved a Master of Science with Distinction in Information System Development. Focused on web application development, object-oriented languages, and UML modeling of operational flows and databases. Completed a dissertation project developing add-ons for the Joomla! Content Management System to automate website quality reports.

University of Glasgow

M.A. (Hons), Philosophy

2003 - 2007

Grade: Upper Second

Activities and societies: Student exchange program at the University of Barcelona

Obtained a Master of Arts with Honours in Philosophy, achieving an Upper Second-Class classification. Participated in a 6-month student exchange program at the University of Barcelona. Also studied Computing Science, Psychology, and Economics as part of the degree program.

Wallace High School

Scottish Higher Qualifications, Various

Grade: A (English, Mathematics, Computing, Chemistry, Physics)

Activities and societies: Received the Dux medal; studied in Virginia, USA for sixth year

Completed Scottish Higher Qualifications with top grades in English, Mathematics, Computing, Chemistry, and Physics. Awarded the Dux medal for academic excellence. Studied in Virginia, USA, for a sixth year.