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Lead Web Developer

IT Event ManagementCareer

www.it-em.co.za · Johannesburg North, South Africa · Full-Time · Onsite
September 1, 2006 to April 30, 2012·5 years & 8 months
Web DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingVB.NETSQLCredit Card GatewaysHTMLCSSJavaScript

Description

IT Event Management is a technology-driven event services provider offering onsite registration and RSVP websites.

  • Developed custom event registration websites with a portfolio of Microsoft Tech-Ed (South Africa and Dubai) & Partner Summit and Microsoft Bootcamps.
  • Collaborated directly with clients to source and understand their needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
  • Implemented key features such as secure payment gateways, event agendas, speaker rating scores, RFID integration for efficient on-site registration, and comprehensive reporting systems.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously under strict and tight deadlines I consistently exceeded client expectations.
  • Contributed to the success of major events by ensuring seamless registration processes and a positive user experience.
  • Provided on-site support with delegate and speaker queries and took full ownership and accountability for the projects.

Projects

  • Microsoft Tech-Ed Middle East: Designed and developed the event websites, providing on-site support in Dubai. Learned a valuable lesson in optimizing performance for slow connections and the importance of using UTC time.
  • Microsoft Tech-Ed South Africa: Created and managed the event registration platforms.
  • Microsoft Partner Summit: Developed the registration and management systems for the summit.
  • Microsoft Bootcamps: Built and maintained registration websites for various bootcamp events such as Microsoft Tech-Days, Microsoft Dev Days etc.

Features

  • Fully customized event registration websites.
  • Secure payment gateways integrated with iVeri and Masreq.
  • Dynamic event agendas and speaker rating systems.
  • RFID integration for efficient on-site registration.
  • Comprehensive reporting systems for event management.
  • On-site support during events to handle delegate and speaker queries.
  • Bulk SMS and email communication systems for event updates and notifications.
  • Responsive design using Bootstrap and jQuery for optimal user experience across devices.