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Andy Bulka
abulka@netspace.net.au
12 Melview Drive, Wyndham Vale 3024,
Victoria, Australia.
Phone: +61 3 9741-4045 |
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HIGHEST ROLE
Technical Director and Chief Software
Architect. |
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SKILLS PROFILE
 | Ability to lead and manage software developers. |
| Ability to work with and listen to customers/users. |
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Project Management with intuition for detail and
getting things done |
| Excellent writing, communication, presentation and training skills. |
| Track record of taking projects to successful completion. |
| Solid programming skills in
C#, Python and Delphi. |
| Extensive knowledge of Object Oriented methodologies, UML modelling,
Design Patterns, Systems Analysis, Agile programming methodologies and
Unit testing. |
| Familiarity with the latest research on best practice software
development.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Technical Director & Chief Software Architect,
Austhink Software (2005 -
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.NET 2.0 C# graphical application development. |
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Leading a team of 5 programmers in agile development
of cutting edge software |
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Project management |
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Design of Software Architectures, application level
and client server |
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Company executive of an
innovative startup. |
Team Leader, Lead Programmer, Hunting Tank Software, Victoria (2001 -
2004)
| Design architecture of 2D multi-role, turn based, graphic battle
strategy game. |
| Lead and manage two programmers, two graphics artists. |
| Liase with client on regular basis and add features using Extreme
Programming philosophy where the customer drives the development
process. |
Programmer, Melbourne University, Victoria (2001 - 2002)
| Built web software to gather and report statistics on the usage of a
particular software package used by students enrolled in a University
Course. |
| Liase with tutors and lecturer, developing appropriate web reporting
systems to support ARC funded University Research. |
| Have web software integrate with existing university software systems. |
Programmer, Insfin Pty Ltd and Excellent Programming Co., Victoria
(2000-2001)
| Work on enhancing web based Insurance software for car dealers. Work
on developing innovative Payroll software. Team of three developers. |
Lead Programmer & Company Director, Melbourne University., Victoria
(1998-2000)
| Develop successful Reasoning Flowcharting software for windows. |
| Commercialise the software via spin-off company. Director in new
company. |
Consultant, Trainer, Various, Victoria (1997-1998)
| Multimedia developer, consultant and Trainer for Telstra Learning,
Multimedia Asia Pacific and Bookman Press (Developed CD software for
book "Best Business Letters") |
| Built and mentored the construction of various e-learning CD’s. |
Team Leader, Lead Programmer, Empire Ridge, Victoria (1995-1997)
| Managed team in building complex 2-CD multimedia training application
for "Telstra Mobiles", training their phone support staff in
all aspects of mobile phone technology. |
| Technical Leader for four graphics artists, an animation studio,
scriptwriters, an audio engineer. Liase with Telstra. Master various 3rd
party technologies. |
Multimedia Programmer, Various, Victoria (1991-1994)
| Toolbook programmer for various clients including Telstra, BHP, TAFE,
Unisys. |
Systems Programmer, Various, Victoria (1985-1991)
| C programmer, employed by ANZ, Ryan McFarland U.S.A. (sent to U.S. for
6 months), Austec. |
| Developed Logo for the Australian Microbee computer, team of three.
Used in schools. |
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EDUCATION
| B.A. (Hons), The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
(Graduated 1985)
4 years computer science, 4 years of philosophy, 2 years Law. |
| Was mentored by a senior Delphi OO developer and trainer (RichData
P/L). |
| Local Conference Chair, Koala Plop Patterns Conference 2002, Active
member of Melbourne Patterns User Group giving regular presentations and
talks. President Toolbook User Group (1991-1998), President University
of Melbourne Philosophy Society (1984), Dux Essendon Grammar School
(1979, 1980). |
| Author of numerous papers on Design Patterns and Software development,
maintain web site http://www.atug.com/andypatterns |
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Serious Tai Chi practitioner since 1990 - see the
details of Andy's classes,
in Melbourne, Australia. |
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More details available on request... Delphi
and Python programming details here.
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