Portfolio
Dubbo NSW 2830
Experience
- 2018+
Programmer at Trausteknik.
As a software developer, I have played a pivotal role in delivering impactful solutions built around the Salesforce platform. My expertise in the Java-like language Apex and Visualforce (HTML/CSS knowledge) and Lightning Web Components (React-like; HTML/CSS/JS knowledge) is recognised. My Salesforce Certifications include Administrator, App Builder, Platform Developer II and Javascript Developer. - 2015 to 2019
PHP Website Developer / Junior System administrator at Global Recordings Network.
During my volunteer work in website development, I collaborated effectively with a team to develop the website's look and behaviour. I also customised a ‘video’ player to meet the unique needs of the site's content, leveraging existing technology. The technologies involved in this project were HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and PostgreSQL. - 2012 to 2013
IT Department at University of Wollongong
I worked to diagnose and troubleshoot network problems for users at International House. - 2012
Everywhere Internet
I was contracted to diagnose and troubleshoot network problems for users at multiple sites around Wollongong. - 2006 to 2012
I was self-employed as a website developer/administrator for clients. This experience not only honed my technical skills but also showcased my entrepreneurial spirit and initiative in making changes and improving SEO for my clients.
Education
- 2015 to 2017
Master of Information Technology (Computer Networking / Software Design and Development), Charles Sturt University
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2010 to 2013
Bachelor of Computer Science (Enterprise Systems), University of Wollongong.
Have complete a system administration subject (including work on Cisco Switches) - 2009
HSC, Dubbo Christian School, ATAR 82.05
Hobbies / Interests
- github
Github page: github.com/portablejim
- software
I am involved with my local church to help livestreaming and publishing of meetings. I developed the documentation needed for a fast onboarding process and developed a tool to simplify audio postprocessing via ffmpeg. My previous tools enabling simplified post-processing have been written in Python and PHP and enabled simple encoding of church sermons into multiple formats
- administration
I maintain a VPS that hosts my website (jamesmckay.id.au) that I set-up myself.
- software
I created and maintained several Minecraft mods including VeinMiner.
- software
I created an Android application “SMS via MyNetFone” that is used by around 300 people.
- online
On the internet I use the psudonym 'Portablejim'