Mike Harper - UK IT Contractor

What I do

• I’m a back-end developer ...

  I build web applications using ASP.Net and SQL Server. Right now I’m working with C#, ASP.Net MVC 3.0, Entity Framework 4.1 and WCF.

  I have a broad range of other technical skills and experience too. Explore my CV to find out if I can help with your (client's) project. Or just download the PDF on the right.

• ... though I have front end skills

  I’m comfortable with HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery and AJAX. (In fact I’m proud to have been using AJAX before it got that name).

• ... and other useful skills

  I also do analysis and design work including UML, and an element of mentoring. I stay close to development though because I like building things.

• I like working in a team ...

  I fit easily into a team being diplomatic and easy-going. Read what other people say.

• ... and I like working for myself

  I like the flexible offered by contracting, and the variety of being involved in new projects and meeting new people. So if you need a contractor and I fit the bill please contact me below. (If you’re an agent looking for permanent staff, you’re welcome to forward my details to a colleague who fills contractor roles.)

On-site contract work

I prefer to work if possible within daily commuting distance of home (Huddersfield).

• How does this work?
• Can we hire you direct?

Off-site contract work

I've spent about half of the last four years working from home, though I'm spending most of my time on site at the moment.

Home working offers many advantages including reduced costs for me and a better rate for you / your client. With fast access over the Internet using VPN, instant messaging and Skype, remote working is much easier nowadays.

Freelance work

As is usual in contract work, most of the time I work on fixed term contracts of at least 3 months each, on a time and materials basis (usually a simple day rate).

However, I have a number of clients who are interested in hiring me on a more flexible basis, which means I may be able to take on other, smaller assignments possibly on a fixed price basis.

Please drop me an email outlining your requirements and I will let you know if I can fit this in around my other commitments.