Luke G Spilsbury

PROFILE
A self-motivated, confident developer and Mathematical Physicist with a keen interest and passion for learning the latest in
technology. With strong analytical and methodological skills to tackle problems with a high attention to detail, tenacity and
commitment. Experienced with designing front end and back end IT solutions for a range of complex projects from responsive
design in jQuery, performance driven services in NodeJS and PHP to deploying and managing relational databases and
CentOS VPSs and VMs. Relishes being continuously challenged, taking initiative as part of a team or independently to
effectively meet targets and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS

2013

The University of Nottingham

BSc Hons. Mathematical Physics (2:1)

2010

The University of Edinburgh

Certificate of Higher Education. Mathematical Physics

2003

International School of Luxembourg

International Baccalaureate Diploma (32) Higher Levels: Chemistry (5) 1A English (5) Physics (6)
1A Mathematics (4)
Standard Levels: 1B French (4) History (6) Theory of Knowledge (7)
*Equivalent to 4 A grades at A level (as per UCAS 2006).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Present
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August 2014

July
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Jan 2014

May
June 2010
July
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August 2009

On Event Production Ltd Software Systems Developer

Developing new ad hoc IT solutions, and methodically identifying, amalgamating and improving
mission critical processes and technologies; applying the latest methods and technologies to
streamline business productivity and optimise code efficiency from: translating backend VBA
processes to multi-threaded PHP scripts; applying JavaScript/PHP API solutions to aid future
project development; to maintaining and deploying multiple Linux VMs and their dedicated services
such as MySQL and NodeJS. Advisor and head for IT development to directors and frontline IT
support for all areas of the company.
Via Coldstores Ltd - Finance Analyst
Collated customer and financial data from internal sources and provide analysis of data sets within
Excel and Access to the CFO and other members of the business. Developed new in-house IT
solutions for analysis, data storage and automated report generation of financial and logistical data
using SQL and VBA. Spearheaded migration of existing data in Excel to MS SQL, and designed
from scratch new data models and tools optimized for current systems in Access and Excel (VBA)
and PHP multi-threaded scripts.
Easy English, Beijing, China Volunteer English Teacher
Responsible for teaching and planning conversational English classes to local students ageing
from children to young adults and maintaining relations with the local community and students
through social events such as university coffee meetings.
Website Developer at IS European Services Sarl, Luxembourg.
Commissioned to independently design, publish and administrate a website as part of a new
business venture, EDCTrust. Coding and software utilized in project: HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
JQuery, PHP, Photoshop CS3 and Action Script.

PROJECTS
Warehouse Management System
LAMP, NodeJS, JavaScript, HTML5, MySQL, Redis, Database Replication, WebSockets, TCP Sockets, Raspberry Pi
Solely designed from scratch to integrate with existing systems for managing and tracking the flow of products as they
progress through the warehouse and out the door; providing live updates and status information of products and jobs being
worked on by more than one person.

Feedback System
PHP, MySQL, VBA, Access, HTML, CSS3, jQuery, Ajax
Creation of a responsive front end survey page for an existing website, and a backend service that ties in with a local MS
Access database for: syncing feedback data between a MySQL and Jet database, email automation for feedback requests to
customers and notifications to employees on feedback quality and provided summary feedback statistics.
File Uploader
HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Handlebars, PHP, MySQL, Ajax
Developed a modern uploader for companys existing file hosting service to circumvent the hosting upload limitations.
Implemented file chunking uploading, and resumable uploads even after connection loss.
Mobile Web App
LAMP, HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, Ajax, JavaScript, Python,
A personal project created to aggregate and parse static website, providing users with notifications of updates.
Software Optimisations
PHP, VBA, MySQL, MSSQL
Provided code and database optimisations across multiple IT solutions saving thousands in costs in computational and
execution time wasted.
Server Migration
LAMP, CentOS 6/7 deployment, DNS, SSL Certificate management, MS SQL, Log Rotation, Monit
Consolidated the companys multiple sites under one hosting with zero downtime, allowing for zero disruption in services.

KEY SKILLS
Development
Languages: CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, PHP5, Python, MySQL, MSSQL, VBA
Adept in Object Orientated programming in PHP, Python and NodeJS across multiple projects.
Passionate for sleek, responsive and efficient front-end design utilising CSS3 and JavaScript.
Experience with utilising libraries and content management: AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Wordpress.
Intimate with deployment and optimisation of relational databases and stores: Memcached, Redis, MySQL.
Knowledge of RESTful protocols, AJAX and Web and TCP Socket connections.
Knowledge of data replication and clustering.
Aware of version control such as Git.
Ability to deploy Linux and Apache environments and implement logging and reporting.
with Raspberry Pi and utilisation as a business IT solution.
Experience

Problem Solving and Numeracy

Experience in solving mathematical and logic problems rigorously individually and in a team.
Creative in providing solutions to meet deadlines and research projects at university.
to learn, research and develop new skills on the go as required in previous projects.
Ability

Communication
Ability to communicate complex ideas to different audiences
Commercial and practical experience with developing and maintaining relations in a working environment.
oral communication skills in speeches, presentations and reporting.
Developed

ACHEIVEMENTS

INTERESTS

Outstanding 1st Year Achievement at The University of

Edinburgh was within the top tenth percentile.

Technology: Currently learning new technologies such as

NoSQL and iOS app development.

Student Representative of Physics at The University of

Edinburgh

Latest Science: Subscribed to New Scientist and the latest

news on Flipboard and Twitter.

Member of the National Society of High School Scholar, U.S.A Badminton: Play single and doubles badminton games in
(NSHSS) - higher than an average 3.6 GPA in high school.
spare time

REFERENCES - Available upon request.