1. Alan J Paternoster
11 Stroud Road, London SE25 5DR
Tel: 07873 657 256 - Email: ajpaternoster@gmail.com - LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/ajpaternoster
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Qualifications & Affiliations
BSc (Hons) - Web & eBusiness (eCommerce).
PRINCE2 certified.
C# .NET MCSD - Solutions Developer.
C# .NET MCAD - Application Developer.
C# .NET MicrosoftMCP.
Microsoft Partner Programme.
ICII Certified InternetWebmaster – Site Designer (CIW) /7 City & Guilds Certifications /E.I.T.B Certificate.
Training Courses / Seminars
SharePoint2010 – Business Intelligence and Roadmap (MS HQ – Victoria London)
SharePoint2007 – Developer Track (www.developmentor.com) /DevelopingWSS v3 (www.mindsharp.com)
SharePoint2003 - Developer Track (www.mindsharp.com)
SharePoint2003 - Customising SPS v2 (MS 2014b)
Building Knowledge ManagementSolutions with SharePointPortal (MS 2095)
Microsoft C# (MS 2124c) and (MS 2609ac)
Implementing Securityfor Applications (MS 2840a)
Others: XML - Building Applications /SQL7- Comprehensive / ASP - Enterprise Web Development /Advanced HTML,
FrontPage Web Design,Professional Web Design,Macromedia Dreamweaver,Flash & Fireworks,Advanced JavaScript and
ColdFusion /Advanced hardware build,setup,configuration and data recovery / IT Project ManagementSkills for Success /
Microsoft Networking.
KEY SKILLS & ACHIVEMENTS
Consultant/ Project Management/ Team Lead / Developer in a wide variety of business applications.Specialising in
SharePoint(since 2001 incl. 2003,MOSS/WSS3 2007, 2010,2013,online and Office 365) .NET, Web based technologies,
Collaboration platforms,Knowledge Management,Workflow and CMS etc. The “Puntersouthall Group” SharePointwebsite
was awarded “BestSP 2010 Internet Site” during July, Augustand September 2011 at www.topsharepoint.com.Member of a
small team thatbuilt www.allenovery.com which was nominated for a British Computer Societyaward in 2006/7. Authored a
white paper in 2001 on SharePoint’s huge OOB potential to change knowledge and document managementwithin any
business.
Solely responsible for setup and running the European operation ofa US aircraft systems company. Responsible for the
company’s commitments in two thirds of the world (Europe, Africa, Russia,Middle Eastand South East Asia). Acted for the
“Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh” in Dhaka during an investigation into a serious aircraftaccident.
Able to use new toolsets and adaptto differentmethods ofworking.Highly resourceful,adaptable,dedicated and
dependable.Experienced in getting results and delivering customer satisfaction regardless of circumstances,hurdles or
cultural differences. Focus on quality and attention to detail. Analytical and logical approach to tasks and problem solving.
Constantlyupdating skill setwhich includes butnotlimited to: PRINCE2,.NET, SharePoint(all Versions),Scripting,
PowerShell,C#,SQL, SSRS, SSIS, XML, XSLT, WWF, WCM, InfoPath, X/HTML, CRM, Workflow (including K2 / BlackPearl,
Nintex), CSS, JS, VSS, FLASH, Design, Image creation and manipulation.
Happilystill learning something new every day!
PROFILE
Experienced and versatile technology professional. Able to adaptto new technologies and methods ofworking.Skilled in all
areas of the projectlifecycle (managing,requirements,development,delivery, training and supportin a variety of
applications,products and technologies).Specialised in SharePointsince 2001 delivering a multitude ofdifferentbusiness
applications for varied clientbase.SharePointevangelist. Fully rounded technical knowledge and abilityto re-use skills from
a number ofareas.Excellent communication skills atall levels,with a positive and cheerful approach.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Consultant / Team Lead / Developer - SharePoint 2013 – Tilney BestInvest (contract), London.
May 2014 to July 2015
SharePoint2013 green field intranet projectto facilitate the merger between Bestinvestand Tilney(formerly part of Deutsche
Bank) and improve KM and introduce documentmanagement within the business.Exciting and rewarding challenge to bring
six national offices onto one collaboration platform and develop a cohesive way of working between the two businesses.
Instrumental in entire projectlifecycle: requirements,infrastructure,information architecture,development,training,support
and admin.Provided a number custom applications including integration with FileMaker via SSIS, introduction of Workflows
to replace legacy business processes and deliveryof a custom compliance /complaints application.
2. Senior Consultant / Developer - SharePoint 2010 – ICAP Plc (contract), London.
January 2012 to September 2013 and December 2013
Sole Consultant / Developer for this SP 2010 Intranet upgrade - Foundation to Standard (including Search Server 2010).
Implemented bestpractices,governance, infrastructure changes (including provision ofUAT and DEV environments) and
data restructure.Full re-branding, custom development,taxonomy/ managed metadata,information architecture and
workflow (including Nintex).Rebuild of the companies "CharityDay" website including FBAself-service and admin
application.Delivered multiple custom applications including SP 2013 and OFFICE 365 POC environments.Varied and
challenging role with greatbunch of people.
Consultant / Developer - SharePoint 2010 - Puntersouthall Group (contract), London.
September 2010 to November 2011 and October 2013 to December 2013
SharePoint2010 Internet, extranet and intranet role out. www.puntersouthall.com,www.pshpc.com,
www.pstransactions.co.uk,www.psigma.com (including two sites behind) and multiple intranetand extranet solutions.One of
a two-person team thatdelivered all solutions.Migration from variety of existing products across diverse group ofbusiness
areas.Instrumental in all areas ofthe projectlife cycle - business analysis,projectmanagement,design,development and
deployment.Challenging and rewarding role.
Senior SharePoint Consultant (Team Lead) / Developer - www.tfl.gov.uk (Transport for London) (contract), London.
October 2008 to June 2010
Worked across all areas of TfL as part of the “YourIM” SharePointteam.Delivered literallyhundreds of Intranet and Extranet
SharePointsolutions as individual business area projects.Senior role involved promoting and presenting the platform, pricing
and finances, managing clients,gathering requirements,designing and developing of solutions,managing developers,
training and much more.Strategy and roadmap for SharePoint2010.
Consultant / Developer - SharePoint MOSS - www.fd.com (contract), London.
June to September 2008 - MOSS Intranet to replace legacy “ColdFusion” based site. Directreportto Vice PresidentofIT.
Two-person developmentteam based in London and New York. Involved in all areas of the projectlife cycle - business
analysis,developmentand deployment,supportand admin.
Consultant / Developer - SharePoint MOSS - www.london2012.com (contract), London.
March 2008 - Contracted to “The London Organising Committee ofthe Olympic and Paralympic Games Ltd” by Accenture.
Customisation ofMOSS to implement the 2012 Olympic Committees Intranet.Key requirements/challenges were Triple “A”
accessibilityand complexbranding.
Consultant / Developer - SharePoint MOSS - www.parity.net - MS Gold Partner (contract), London.
October 2007 to February 2008 - Intranet, Internet & Extranet migration ofexisting sites from MCMS 2002 to MOSS. Local
governmentclients.Primarilyresponsible for the Internet and Extranet sites (analysis, development,testing and deployment).
Consultant / Developer - SharePoint MOSS - www.gfk.com (contract), London.
August to October 2007 - Clientextranet migration from Plumtree to MOSS. Clients using the extranet include some ofthe
largestcorporate bodies and organisations worldwide.
Applications Analyst / Developer - Allen & Overy LLP (contract to permanent), London.
June 2000 to April 2007 - Application developer delivering solutions across 29 global offices.Lead CMS developer on
www.allenovery.com project.Lead developer on all SharePoint related projects.Authored an internal development
whitepaper on SharePointand its value within the organization when the first beta was released in 2001.Actively involved in
the company’s ProBono program.
Analyst / Designer / WebDeveloper (contract) – London, UK
June 1999 to June 2000 - Producing websites and applications for small businesses.
Senior Regional Project Engineer - (permanent) FMC JetwaySystems,Ogden,Utah,USA.
March 1993 to June 1999 - World leader in manufacture ofAviation Equipment.Setup and ran a new regional operation.
Assistant Resident Engineer – (contract) BritishAirports Authority Tech Services Division, Gatwick Airport, Sussex,UK.
October 1990 to February 1993 - Projectmanaged installation ofaircraftsystems on the following major projects:Stansted -
New Terminal (£430 m),Gatwick – Pier 4,North Terminal (£50 m),Heathrow – Pier 4A(£30 m) and Victor Pier Terminal 4
extension (£42 m).
REFERENCES
Available upon request