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If you now find yourself on this page, then you have either requested to view or have been invited to view, the portfolio of Grady O’Neill. In this presentation you will find a showcase of my skills and talents for your personal viewing, in consideration to consult or engage myself in your employment. The portfolio is presented in sections. You can switch between them by clicking the title at the top and selecting a section from the drop down.
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Mission:
- To become recognised as a professional software developer.
- To always strive to learn as much as I can about and within the IT industry.
- Advance my interests and not limit myself to any one field of the IT Industry.
- To always act and perform professionally, in any environment of workplace.
- Provide relevant, timely and professional services.
- Readily accept and face challenges head on.
- To keep a sense of humor while doing so and have fun! :P
2008
- Current University Studies – Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced). Entrance approved and enrolled with the University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW. Currently taking a break from University studies on temporary deferment til 2009.
2007
- Awarded Scholarship with Local Government – Wyong Shire Council. Scholarship to assist with University costs for first year and provision of Work Experience opportunities and casual work in semester breaks.
- Successfully completed HSC – Higher School Certificate – Year 12. Topics studied include : Maths 2 Unit, Extension 1 and Extension 2 Maths, Business Studies, Physics, Information Technology, English.
2006
- In addition to above topics, studied Information Processes and Technology
- Gained : OH&S Green Card general induction
2005
- Successfully completed SC – School Certificate – Year 10. In addition to above topics, studied Computer Studies and Commerce.
Awarded : Academic Excellence, Outstanding Contribution to Community, Appreciation Plaque for Community Development, Year Advisor Awards, Australasia Schools Computer Skills Competition, Excellent Student Award, Australian Schools Science Competition, Gifted and Talented Students Program – Enrichment of Languages and Cultures.
- Winner of inaugural Science and Engineering Scholarship. Purchase Computer programming Text Books with this funding to support self tuition in Computer Programming.
2008
- Wyong Shire Council, working in IT Division during Tertiary Semester breaks. Paid Work.
Responsibilities:
2006 - 2007
- NSWRTA, a Registered Training Organisation in Transport, working in the Training Division. Paid Work.
Responsibilities : Serviced and installed computer hardware, software support, developed software product for education purposes, an interactive CD for Distance Learning Education package, plus the creative presentation and packaging. General IT office Assistant.
2006
- Janielle Gates Real Estate, working as IT Support and General Administration for the Real Estate.
Responsibilities : Software support, designed and created graphics, plus office assistant.
Software programming
My interests in computer programming, started at a young age in High School. I started teaching myself through tutorials found on the internet. I started with the language/software package of 'DarkBASIC' and moved on quickly to others, after I found it too limiting. Over the years I have worked with more programming languages than I can honestly remember. Confidently, I believe that there isn't any language I couldn't learn and then use in application. However, the languages I feel most confortable with currently and use regularly are:
Graphic Design
Acknowledging my gift for quick learning and adaptation to programming, I instantly realised all this information that I was formulating into scenarios so creatively was lacking something. A great piece of software can't be made without visual art to compliment and express it. I was young and eager, so I leapt eagerly into teaching myself how to creatively make graphics myself. Over the years I've worked equally on graphic design and programming. One complimented the other in the tasks I have worked on. The software I have become familiar with and frequently used the most over the years is:
- Fireworks
- Flash
- Photoshop
- GIMP
Programming Samples:
Graphics Samples:
Web Design Samples:
Other Samples:
Fun stuff: