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This was last updated on the 13th of July 2010. An abridged PDF copy can be found here.
Develop software using C# and the .NET Framework. Software includes ASP.NET MVC/Forms
web applications and data processing software that reads AutoCAD DWG and
MicroStation DGN files
Develop installers for Onset software using Windows Installer and WiX technology
Set up, configure and maintain some development infrastructure including Subversion
and web servers
Continue to explore new technologies in my spare time (see
my blog for some of my adventures)
Taught myself Visual Basic and C++ while still in High School
Generate Ideas
Create programs in my spare time to solve computing issues I encounter
(take a look at the Programs
page)
Leadership
Successfully acted as the Software Architect for our ten man team for the Software
Development Project subjects at University
Played a leadership role during team assignments at University and my teams always
performed well and enjoyed the experience
Technical and Engineering
Achieved extremely high marks in all of my technical subjects at University (for example,
I achieved the top grade in twelve subjects and achieved a perfect score in six subjects)
Communication
Created and presented a 45 minute architecture presentation to our external client for
my University Software Development Project subjects
Worked closely with other developers in a pair-programming environment at DSTO
Teaching and Training
Gave guest lectures and labs at Swinburne University of Technology teaching .NET software
development
Often act as an unofficial tutor for my fellow University students when they encounter
problems in their computer studies
Awards Received
2008 & 2009
Australian Computer Society Student Award (for the Bachelor of Science (Professional Software Development) course)
2007
Unico Award for Best Student in Bachelor of Science (Professional Software Development) in 2006
2006
Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies 2006 PSD Summer Scholarship
2006 - 2009
Swinburne University Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
2000 - 2005
Huntingtower Academic Scholarship
Show older awards received
2005
Huntingtower House Music Captain
2005
Huntingtower Vice-House Captain
2005
Huntingtower Keith Carrington Orchestral Award
2005
Huntingtower Service to Multimedia Award
2005
Huntingtower Russell Kennedy Solicitors Legal Studies Award
2004
Huntingtower Information Technology Award
2001 - 2004
Huntingtower School Award for Academic Excellence
1998, 2002
Australian Schools English Competition – Distinction
2000
Australian Schools Science Competition – Distinction
2000
Huntingtower School Merit Award for Orchestra
2000
Huntingtower School Award for Academic Merit
1999
Huntingtower School Junior School House Captain
Interests and Activities
Computers: games, programming, assembling
Reading: science-fiction, fantasy, IT magazines, IT news
Movies and television
Downhill skiing
Referees
Upon request.
Written References
Mr R Jenkin, Vice Principal, Huntingtower School
To Whom It May Concern
Daniel Chambers was a student at Huntingtower School, Mount Waverley, up to the end of 2005. As Vice Principal of that school and VCE Legal Studies teacher, I got to know Daniel well.
Daniel was the student who got the school's web-site up and running and was generally considered to be the school's computer expert. He took VCE Information Processing & Management, Units 3 & 4 in Year 11 and gained a perfect score.
In my Legal Studies classes, Years 11 and 12, Daniel had the sharpest of minds and was very conscientious with the written work. Daniel has initiative; is hard-working, responsible and respectful of his colleagues.
Russell Jenkin
Vice Principal
Huntingtower
March 15, 2006
Dr M Irvine, Senior Mathematics Teacher, Huntingtower School
To Whom It May Concern
As a senior Mathematics teacher at Huntingtower, I have worked closely with Daniel Chambers over the past two years. Daniel is a young man who demonstrates considerable integrity. He has strongly supported the values of Huntingtower and performed admirably the responsibilities that are demanded of school leaders. This year he has held the positions of Bruce House Music Captain, Vice-House Captain of Bruce and co-leader of the School Orchestra.
Daniel has contributed strongly to many aspects of school life at Huntingtower, most notably as a long standing member of the School Orchestra. This year he ably led Bruce House as Music Captain, demonstrating considerable perseverance and dedication to meet the challenges he faced in this role. In addition, Daniel has been a key member of the development team for the new enhanced school website. He brought to this position impressive analytical skills as well as excellent computer skills. The role involved many hours of patient, dedicated work in order to complete the task successfully.
Daniel has completed an excellent VCE. He is a fine writer and mathematician who demonstrates excellent skills in all aspects of his work. This is testament to his application and love of learning. He is a meticulous student who prepares all pieces thoroughly, carefully honing his skills through the completion of many practice exercises. Daniel received a perfect enter study score of 50 for Information Technology in Year 11 in 2004.
Daniel is a fine young man who would be an honest, reliable, and thoughtful employee and I recommend him strongly to a prospective employer.
Dr Margaret Irvine
Senior Mathematics Teacher
Huntingtower
November, 2005
Mr R Clifford, Head of Commerce, Huntingtower School
To Whom It May Concern
I have known Daniel Chambers for the past four years, during his Years 8 – 11 at Huntingtower School. In his Year 8, I taught him Geography and this year he is a member of my Year 11 Accounting class.
Daniel has always been among the very top-scoring students in my classes. He is attentive, thoughtful, and questioning. In particular, and perhaps more than any student I have taught, he will seek clarity by asking very precise questions on any matter about which he in uncertain. Although persistent in his questioning he does so in the polite and genuine manner of a student who really does wish to fully comprehend.
Daniel is also wonderfully well-organised and consistently meets his deadlines. He is ambitious and strives to achieve at the highest possible level. He takes very great care with the quality and presentation of his work. His computer skills are astounding and he combines extraordinary technical abilities with a fine sense of the practicalities of alternative design solutions.
Daniel has shown the ability to work productively as an individual scholar. He has also shown enormous patience and consideration with students who seek his assistance. Finally, he can work co-operatively with students who are at his level of ability.
Daniel should complete a highly successful school career. He is self-disciplined, determined and can be trusted to work with minimum supervision. He carries with him my very best wishes.
Ray Clifford
Head of Commerce
Huntingtower
October 14, 2004
We have no reservation in providing this reference for Daniel Chambers.
We have employed Daniel several times to resolve software and hardware issues with our personal computers.
At all times, we have found Daniel to be knowledgeable in his work, pro-active with his solutions, and 'client-friendly' with his explanation and resolution of problems.
Daniel is a polite young man and a credit to his parents.
