Monica Messaggi Kaya
This is my little “corner” on the internet.
About Me
My name is Monica Messaggi Kaya and, at the moment, I am a Software Engineer that have many interests in life.
I have a design / webdesign inclination with experience in programming. I've kept myself current with the new technologies and trends, seeking training where needed and participating in events. My main interests lie in web and mobile applications as well as user experience.
Attention to details and focus on the projects that I've worked with helped me to build relations with project owners and users, facilitating many times the communications and the delivery of the requirements. I am an organised, creative, efficient and very adaptive person. I used to motivate groups to socialise and also to collaborate to each other on the work environment. I am a fast-leaner and I'm always willing to undertake further training to fulfil requirements and to progress in my career.
I believe in the magic of little things, a spice, a herb, a touch, a thought...
I'm finishing my MSc in Software Engineering, I've been in some very interesting courses, check it out!
Security Principles (SPR), Platforms for Security (PLA), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Services (WEB), Design for Security (DES), Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Database Design (DAT), Mobile and Sensor Networks (MOB), Forensics (FOR), Agile Methods (AGM), Software Testing (STE), People and Security (PAS), Security Risk Analysis and Management (RIS), Process Quality and Improvement (PRO)
I've been working on some very interesting projects... The latest one made news on Wired Magazine on 3th May 2012 and The New York Times on 4th May 2012
Tools of the trade
Design and user interface using relevant programming languages/tools to allow functionality on websites, using them appropriately as necessary. Mostly used:
- Adobe Design Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver
- HTML5, CSS3, XML, Web applications, Mobile applications (recent interest)
- Javascript, JQuery, Python (plus Pylons/Web.py), Java, PHP, VMware, mySQL
- Rich Internet Applications: mostly HTML5, with some past experience in Flash and Java
- Content Management Systems (Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla, Moodle).
Skills
Work
DAMS Software Engineer at University of Oxford
March 2009 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Member of the core Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) team working with the system architect to develop the DAMS architecture. Worked on the Blockbooks (Image Library) project importing digitised materials from a legacy environment and developing a new online presentation of the content, today at http://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk (first design can still be seen, for limited time at this location); Building a Research Information Infrastructure (BRII) - integrating user profiles and project information into repositories to provide richer contextual information supporting the development of tools for research communities. Designed the http://vocab.ox.ac.uk website to provide controlled vocabularies in use by the University of Oxford's semantic web community. Worked on the Bodleian Incunable catalogue on a new online presentation, with full-text search in Solr. Created uncluttered design for the "research@Oxford" proof of concept at http://research.bodleian.ox.ac.uk. Latest project: Early Modern Letters Online http://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk redesigning the interface and adding related functionalities. Currently working on Maps & Music Card Catalogue - http://mapsandmusic.bodleian.ox.ac.uk and the What's the Score at Bodleian? was launched (May 2012) and made the news on Wired Magazine and The New York Times
New projects were launched as Serica - chinese catalogue, Broadside Ballads and the new Digital.Bodleian (working in progress but you can have a 'sneak-a-peak').
Multimedia Designer/Programmer at Oxford Aviation Training -OATmedia
July 2005 - February 2009
Multimedia Designer/Programmer, development of computer based training software for pilots and general public creating graphics and interactive content for the CBT lessons. Project Leader coordinating 2-3 people on development of graphics for CBTs. Responsible for the department online shop maintenance, developed the previous version of the main company website (http://www.oxfordaviation.net) and was part of the committee of the new web presence for the future website. Responsible for the re-skinning of the www.oatmedia.com website, OAA website and the kick-start of the Parc Aviation website in Drupal. Creation of products adverts for magazines and newspapers and general programming. Participated of exhibitions of products developed and answered public queries during the events.
Contact
You can contact me by sending an email to monica [at] monicams . com
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