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Adam Elson

Glastonbury,UK

Summary

Innovative and detail-oriented C# software developer with (some) hands-on experience in embedded systems and software prototyping. Adept at designing practical solutions using microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, with a strong foundation in C++ programming and component software creation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operative

Avalon Plastics
Glastonbury, Somerset
2025.03 - Current

After recovering from a broken ankle I found myself at Avalon Plastics, purely to pay the bills. Whilst this position has nothing to do with software development, I have continued writing Maui/Android apps in my free time... which might be finished come Autum.

Senior Software Developer

Gleeds
Bristol
2021.12 - 2024.11

Full-stack development using C#, MVC, HTML and SQL Server, for new projects and upgrades/updates to existing systems with such technologies as SSIS, SSRS, Web Forms, SharePoint, Ms Access and Active Directory.

Software Developer

IMI Mobile
Westbury
2018.01 - 2021.12

Full-stack development using C#, MVC, HTML and SQL Server for telecommunications projects with Three, O2 and Vodafone.

There were also a few C++ console apps that I rewrote in C#, as I was the only developer who knew the language.

Software Developer

Sapphire Accounting Systems
Blagdon
2017.12 - 2018.09

SAP redistribution trying to move into web development. I was brought in to finish development of web applications and sites using C#, MVC, HTML, Umbraco and NopCommerce, which had been abandoned. I also had a hand in the development and support of their Sage200 add-ons.

Software Developer

XiApps ltd.
Bracknell
2016.03 - 2017.11

Developing software applications using C# UWP / Xamarin (Maui). Work was full-stack in nature and I was brought in as the first non-owner staff member. My knowledge and experience was shared with the younger members of staff.

Software Analyst/Developer

BAM Nuttall
Camberley
2010.06 - 2016.03

Started work at BAM during my degree.
I was offered my first professional job as a junior full-stack software developer and went on the become a full developer analyst in their small development team. My time was spent developing software applications using C#, XML, WPF, HTML and TSQL, but also included Active Directory, API development, InstallShield (and other installers) and Code-First development. As a internal department, our clients were often other departments, so requirements gathering was a casual affair organised quickly and often.
I left shortly after my manager retired.

Embedded Software Prototyper

RAB Tech
Farnborough
2009.12 - 2010.01

Designed and developed a prototype rat trap using an Arduino board and parts from Maplins.

Education

GCSEs - Mathematics, Sciences, English, Drama

The Wavell School
Farnborough
1997.09 - 2002.08

Creating software components, L2 & L3 - Software development, using C++

Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough
2006.07 - 2007.08

Bachelor Degree - Computing

Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough
2008.09 - 2011.06

WPF Intermediate Course - undefined

DevelopMentor
London
2012.05 - 2012.05

Skills

  • C#
  • C
  • Net / Core
  • Entity Framework
  • SQL Server / TSQL
  • Maui / Xamarin
  • WPF
  • REST / SOAP / API / WebServices
  • Active Directory
  • JavaScript / JQuery
  • HTML
  • Razor
  • CSS
  • Source / Version Control
  • TDD
  • Web Forms
  • SSIS
  • MVC
  • SSRS
  • Umbraco
  • NopCommerce
  • Arduino Embedded
  • InstallShield
  • Code-First Development
  • Database-First Development
  • Time Management
  • Android Java
  • Angular
  • Azure
  • Amazon web services
  • Code review
  • User interface design
  • Agile development
  • GIT
  • Jira
  • Pair programming

Hobbies & interests

Running, Percussion Drumming, Board Games, Computer Games, Socialising, Reading, Cinema, Travel, Salsa Dancing

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
French
Beginner
A1

Extra details

  • I would like to add that my degree was gained at night school, funded by myself during a time of redirection in my life.
  • I drive, own my own car, have zero unspent convictions and I am a British citizen, with full right to work within the UK.
  • I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of recruitment for the position to which I am applying.

Timeline

Operative

Avalon Plastics
2025.03 - Current

Senior Software Developer

Gleeds
2021.12 - 2024.11

Software Developer

IMI Mobile
2018.01 - 2021.12

Software Developer

Sapphire Accounting Systems
2017.12 - 2018.09

Software Developer

XiApps ltd.
2016.03 - 2017.11

WPF Intermediate Course - undefined

DevelopMentor
2012.05 - 2012.05

Software Analyst/Developer

BAM Nuttall
2010.06 - 2016.03

Embedded Software Prototyper

RAB Tech
2009.12 - 2010.01

Bachelor Degree - Computing

Farnborough College of Technology
2008.09 - 2011.06

Creating software components, L2 & L3 - Software development, using C++

Farnborough College of Technology
2006.07 - 2007.08

GCSEs - Mathematics, Sciences, English, Drama

The Wavell School
1997.09 - 2002.08
Adam Elson