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Sujan Shrestha

PROFILE

To obtain a challenging position in a fast-paced environment that will allow me to apply my knowledge in the field of computing to analyse, design, construct and implement solutions on the Internet/WEB.

Education

MSc Interaction Design (Part Time)

01/02/2008 – 01/02/2010

Thames Valley University

Range of modules with clear focus on Interaction Design, including:-
Design for Mobile Devices, User Centred Design, Advanced Rich Media, Interactive Systems Prototyping, Designing Social Software, Research Methods, Dissertation

 

BSc Hons. Applied Computing  (1st)

2003 – 2004

Thames Valley University

Range of modules with clear focus on IT, including:-
Distributed Systems, Advanced Databases, Middleware Programming (Java), IS Project Management, Software Engineering, Project

Obtained a distinction for dissertation : Better Approach To Web Application Development

(Dissertation is held at TVU Library for Same Day Loan only.)

 

HND Computing(1st)

2001 - 2003

Thames Valley University

Range of modules with clear focus on IT, including:-
Computer Fundamentals, Introduction To Software Development (Delphi), Introduction to the Internet, Object-Oriented Modelling, Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design, Databases Design and Management, Network Management, Object-Oriented Programming (Java), Building Database Systems, E-Commerce

Obtained a distinction for project : Design & Developed IT Centre Booking Website using PHP & MySQL

 

Certificate in Electronics Servicing (City & Guilds 7261)

2000 – 2001

Uxbridge College

Range of modules with clear focus on IT, including:-
Computers and Computing 1, Spreadsheet Methods 1, Electronic Circuits and components 1, Digital Electronics 1

 

Certificate in Programming (Association of Computer Professionals)

1998 – 1999

South Chelsea College

Range of modules with clear focus on IT, including:-
Computer Fundamentals, Computer Programming & Operating, Programming Problem, Project

 

Diploma In Civil Engineering (1st Division)

1991-1995

Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering, Nepal

Range of modules with clear focus on Civil Engineering, including:-
Eng. Physics I and II,  Eng. chemistry I and II, Eng. Math I, II and III, Drawing, English, Survey I , II and III, Eng. Mechanics, Basic Hydraulics, Eng. Materials, Construction Technology, Soil Mechanics, Estimating and Costing, Water Supply Eng., Highway Eng., Basic St. Design Draft, Sanitary Eng., Irrigation Eng., Construction Mgmt, Civil Engineering Drawing

 

School Leaving Certificate Exam (1st Division)

1990

Balkumari Secondary School, Nepal

Modules including:-
English, Math, Nepali, Off. Mgt and Account, Science, Math & Statistics, Health Education

Skills
  • IT/Programming
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Problem solving & Prioritising
  • Additional Skills

Programming Languages:   QBasic, Java using Object Oriented Technology, Delphi
Scripting/Web: XHTML, Java, PHP
Database: MS Access, MySQL and Oracle 9i
Operating Systems: MS-DOS, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP, Suse Linux 9.2
Modelling Languages: UML, WebML
Software: Borland JBuilder & Delphi, Oracle JDeveloper, Select Enterprise, Rational Rose, MS Office 2003, Macromedia Dreamweaver, WebRatio, and various other photo/video managing tools
Open-Source CMS: PHPList, Joomla

 

  • Excellent verbal communication skills gained from giving presentations in seminars.
  • Writing skills have developed to a high degree through the rigours of university assignments.
  • Negotiating and persuasion skills, along with the vital ability to listen to others, have helped me in my team roles, particularly while working as a Land Surveyor in Qatar
  • Much of my successful course work was dependent upon participation and motivation within project groups.
  • All my various working environments have been based in team settings, where collaboration and co-ordination, along with planning, effective communication and commitment to team goals, have all been essential.
  • IT Technician experience at  the University Library has enabled me to analyse and solve a  variety of computer problems encountered by students
  • Projects at university and in the work environment have helped me improve my skills at working with others to devise practical solutions to real IT issues.
  • Juggling a part-time job with University requirements has meant a need for rigorous planning and scheduling in order to achieve all deadlines
  • Fluent in (English), (Nepalese) and (Hindi).
  • Awareness Training in The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air - 13th Sept 2001
  • Security Guarding: Level Two Award (Static & Patrol) - 3rd December 2007
  • Special Constable: Will be undertaking 17 days training soon.
Activities
  • Building PC from scratch.
  • A case study of Nepal.(e-Commerce Project)
  • Designed and developed applications using Borland Delphi.
  • Developed several websites, for personal and class projects using HTML, CCS, PHP, MySQL.
  • Design and developed database using Microsoft Access.
  • Design and developed system using Object Oriented Modelling techniques.
  • Console and Graphical User Interface based application design and implementation using Java and JBuilder IDE.
  • Design and $developed web application using Oracle Application Development Framework and JDeveloper IDE.  
  • Maintenance of The Research Support and Development Office (RSDO) intranet website
Research Conferences
  • Attended various research seminars at BCUC and Brunel University.
  • Attended Research Training Program Year 1: Transferable skills (1st – 3rd march 2006) at Brunel University.
  • Attended two days Research Student Induction (4th – 5th May 2006) at BCUC.
  • Attended Research poster conference (2nd – 3rd May 2006) at Brunel University
  • Attended the International Conference on ‘Adaptive Hypermedia and Adaptive Web-Based Systems (20th – 23rd June, 2006) at National College of Ireland, Dublin.
  • Attended MobileHCI 2007 workshop on ‘Mobile Internet User Experience’ on 9th September 2007 at Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium. http://wiki.research.nokia.com/index.php/MobileInternetUX Co-author for the paper (not submitted yet)
  • Presented full paper ‘Mobile Browsing: Usability Study’ in Mobility Conference 2007 (10th – 12th September) at Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium, Singapore.
Membership
  • The Usability Professionals' Association: Member since 18/01/2007
  • The Institution of Engineering and Technology: Member since 05/12/2005
Employment

Research Assistant

Thames Valley University

From 1st February 2008

Working on JISC funded projects (Remora, P-SPEX and COVa), providing various research supports in different phases of software design/development process. Also providing tutorial support for part time undergraduate students for ‘Software Development’ module.

 

ILT Co-ordinator

School of Health, Social Care and Early Years, Uxbridge College

23rd April - 19th October 2007

Work directly with groups of students, assessing and developing their IT skills. Produce and maintain packages of learning materials and ensure students achieve IT Key Skills, supporting them in the use of e-learning and IT research methods, including the Internet and College intranet.  

 

Web Design

The Research Support and Development Office Brunel University

30th August 2006 - 19th October 2006

Maintenance of intranet website of RSDO.

 

IT Technician

User Services, Bucks New University

13th January 2006 - May 2006

Work part time as a member of a library users services, support students with IT related problems and ensure smooth running of user PCs and Printers.

 

Operation Staff

International Bonded Couriers

April 1999 - July 2006

Work part time as a team-member of busy courier company’s operation department, handling inbound & outbound flights, sorting, data entry, bagging out shipments and general warehouse work.

 

Land Surveyor

Atlas, The Arabian Architectural Construction Company

May 1996 – March 1997

Work full-time in the construction company in State of Qatar and was responsible for land surveying and supervision of construction work. Used Leveling Machine and Total Station.

 

Overseer

Arch Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.

June 1995 – April 1996

Work full-time in the consultancy in Nepal, and was responsible for civil engineering drawing, estimating, land surveying and valuation.

Interests
  • Sports – interested in Football, Cricket, Table Tennis, Cycling
  • Music – interested in rock and country music
  • Volunteer Work – Met. Volunteer, Special Constable: Training from 10th February 2008]
Referees

 Available on request