Peter Weston

Experience

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  Freelancer

  Nov 2011 - May 2013

  PHP Developer (Part-time)

  • Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.• Built, tested and deployed multiple web applications (primarily using Laravel, Codeigniter, WordPress, and vBulletin).• Built responsive web applications using the Bootstrap framework.• Carried out database design and data model decisions.• Performed regular upgrades and server migrations for vBulletin and WordPress clients.• Implemented Search Engine Optimizations to improve search results.

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  University of Otago

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2012

  Lab Demonstrator

  • Assisted in developing student knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel.• Oversaw and marked students lab participation and successful completion of lab exercises.

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  University of Otago - Applications Team

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2016

  Worked on a large scale project implementing a new Student Management System (SMS) using SITS:Vision; one of the worlds leading student management systems.• Collaborated with Business Analysts and Subject Matter Experts to implement complicatedbusiness processes.• Collaborated with testers throughout the release cycle to resolve bugs and usability issues.• Developed and delivered crucial functionality within specified time frames as part of a team.• Standardized the CSS, Javascript, and HTML code used to improve maintainability and usability.• Wrote technical documentation including process diagrams for use by the development and support team members. Show less

  • Applications Developer

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Applications Developer (e:Vision)

    Mar 2013 - Sept 2014
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  Hunter Group

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

  Consultant

  Consulting on student management system implementations where my role includes:• The design and implementation of crucial business processes.• The design of configuration and web development standards.• Providing expert advice and guidance on all areas of the new SMS.• Providing support and training in sits configuration and web technologies.

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  The University of Waikato

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2022

  Providing strategic and technical leadership for all aspects of the SMS. Oversaw the processes and systems required for the management of the SMS including the planning and reporting required to deliver the SMS program of work. Provided technical leadership and SITS expertise for the SMS including solution design, development, release management and training.

  • Technical Manager

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Acting Associate Director - SMS

    Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Technical Lead

    Mar 2019 - Aug 2022
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  Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

  Nov 2022 - now

  SITS Developer