Harel Malka
Kensal Green
London
NW10 6AU
Mobile: 07956086651
Email: harel@harelmalka.com
http://www.harelmalka.com
http://www.dj-rl.com
Harel Malka
Summary
I'm an experienced and skilled programmer and web developer with experience
in architecture. I can work with many platforms and languages such as: Java
(Awt, Servlets, Swing, Applets, JSP, JDBC, J2ME, Java SMS etc.), Cold Fusion,
PHP, JavaScript, SQL, SMS, WAP/WML & Wireless apps, ASP, Windows/Unix,
Oracle, Ms Sql etc.... I'm fast, efficient, and a very fast learner of new
technologies.
I have 8 years experience in multimedia and IT especially in large-scale
enterprise projects, from site architecture (.com architecture) to database design,
to the coding itself.
I’m a fun, proactive person, with a good sense of humor and high motivation.
Currently looking for an interesting & Challenging full-time position, as a Java
developer.
I hold an EU passport (French)
More information, code and software by me, could be found at:
http://www.harelmalka.com/
Experience
Personal Java Projects
http://www.harelmalka.com
 DataCloud – An applet/servlet application to visually represent
data from any relational database. Fully configurable. Current
Version (0.8b) available at:
http://www.thumpradio.com:8100/applet/dev/index.htm
 CoffeeCat – Java Swing media cataloging application using
XML. Available at:
http://www.harelmalka.com/apps/coffeecat/coffeecat.zip
 Invaders – A Space Invaders clone
 Scroller - Text scroller applet
 TexEd – A simple Swing text editor
 ImageServe – An image manipulation Servlet (offers auto
proportional resize and captioning.
 Image2Ascii – A Servlet that turns any image to an html/ASCII
format (more of a novelty)
(Freelance/contract projects are at the bottom).
2002/03 GWR / Classic FM / Koko.com
London
Current Employment (full time)
The GWR group owns about 30 local radio stations around the UK, and
Classic FM, one of the largest commercial radio stations in the world.
As a developer in GWR, I developed a Content Management System to
fit the requirements of GWR’s content-based sites (koko.com and
classicfm.com), as well as function as a standalone product.
Technologies used: Java, Cold Fusion, Visual Basic, SMS
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2002
Development of a comprehensive Content Management
Systems to host the Koko.com brand content sites for GWR
radio stations, and classicfm.com. Working closely with the
content managers and marketing teams’ requirements.
The CMS uses object-oriented methodology but runs on Cold
Fusion.
Architecture of the Java version of the CMS (UML).
CMS Database design and development.
Development of kokopages.com and it’s administration section.
Development of a Java SMS engine, able to handle custom
SMS promotions (send/receive) in real time and provide
statistical information.
Development of JPusher: a Java/Visual Basic client/server app
to display real-time radio play list information on koko.com and
various radio stations websites. As well, via the app DJs at the
station can send custom messages to visitors of the website.
BioMed Scientist Jobs
London
http://www.biomedscientistjobs.com
Cold Fusion & Oracle 8i Programmer
 Programming of the BioMedScientist job board, which is a collaboration
between BioMed Central and The Scientist Magazine.
 The site is a job board for the biotech industry. It’s using the
BioExchange.com job board engine developed by myself in 2000/2001.
 The BioExchange engine has been upgraded to version 2.0
 Created a custom content management system for the site
2001–2002 BenefitPoint/WhereIWork.com San Francisco,
CA
http://www.benefitpoint.com
http://www.whereiwork.com
Senior Developer (Cold Fusion / Java / Oracle 8i)
Whereiwork is an online application for managing employee benefits for
large companies. It was purchased by BenefitPoint, who handles broker
/ carrier relationships and procurement.
 Development and upgrades to the whereiwork application.
 Development of backend Java classes to allow additional
functionality to the application, and migrate from Cold Fusion to a
J2EE enviroment.
 Development of XML based dynamic reporting Interface for Actuate
reporting server using Javascript & Cold Fusion.
 Developed JavaScript objects to deliver enhanced user experience.
1998 – 2002
Thump Radio
San Francisco, CA
http://www.thumpradio.com/ (cold fusion – new design being
implemented)
http://www.thumpradio.com:8100/index.jsp (Java/Jsp)
Programmer / Design / Database (MsSql) / Site Architecture
 ThumpRadio.com is one of the biggest sources on the web for fresh,
exclusive electronic music from the biggest names in the industry all
around the world. The site is built on a ever-growing database of artists,
albums, labels and tracks, and contains more then 2 years (and still
going) of Radio broadcasts on KUSF 90.3 FM, San Francisco, as well as
other original music from around the world.
 Performed the site’s backend design, Architecture, database design and
programming.
 Thumpradio.com java version runs on Allaire Jrun3.1, using a robust
package of classes for the backend, and JSP for the front-end
presentation. I performed 100% of the architecture and coding.
 I’m part of the original Thump Radio crew, and a shareholder in the
company. At the moment the site is undergoing some design changes
and some parts of it are unavailable. However the JSP version is fully
operational.
 This project has been developed parallel to other fulltime positions I had.
2001
iGeneration
San Francisco, CA
http://www.igeneration.com
Senior Developer (Java/Jsp) / Senior Database Developer
(Oracle/Ms Sql)
 Senior Java/JSP and Oracle/Ms Sql programmer.
 Created reporting Servlets and JSP pages for internal iGeneration use,
including Enterprise client Talent Search tool.
 Maintenance and updates to the iGeneration.com site.
 Oracle Database maintenance and updates, both for internal iGeneration
use and for the iGeneration.com site.
1998-2001
Alphabit Media Inc.
San
Francisco, CA
Alphabit Media was a San Francisco based application service provider.
They used to take on various projects from 3rd parties, as well as
develop their own projects. Alphabit Media does not exits since 2001,
although some of the projects, such as BioExchage.com & Mobile
Airwaves, are still on-line.
BioExchange.com
http://www.bioexchange.com/
Lead Programmer / System Architect / Database (MsSql/Oracle)
 This is a solo-project. BioExchange.com is one of the leading Biotech
portals on the web, containing a Job Board, Auction sections, Online
Storefronts, Molecule Searching application and more.
 Site and Back End architecture and programming (Cold Fusion)
 Multi server site, running both NT and Unix, while maintaining session
state.
 Database Design (MsSql / Oracle 8i)
BioExchange Career
http://career.bioexchange.com/
Lead Programmer / System Architect / Database (Oracle)
 Architecture and programming of the BioExchange.com fully featured
biotech Career-Board. Solaris/Cold Fusion
 Site features extensive search engine, search agents, biotech oriented
resume builders and tools, automated billing system and more.
BioExchange Wireless
www.bioexchange.com (on mobile devices)
Lead Programmer / System Architect / Database
 Developed the wireless portion of Bioexchange.com, including access to
Bioexchange’s auctions and job board (in real time)
 NT / Cold Fusion / WML
DoveBid.com
http://www.dovebid.com
Lead Programmer
 Lead programmer for phase 1 of the dovebid.com site, today, one of the
leading B2B auction sites on the net.
SoftQuote.com
http://www.softquote.com
Lead Programmer
 Programmed the softquote.com online store for e-commerce solutions.
 Customized Intershop storefront to suit the client.
Etrato.com
http:// www.etrato.com
Lead Programmer
 Programmed the etrato.com auction site, later sold to quepasa.com
 Runs heavily customized version of OpenSite Auctions.
iVitamins.com
http://www.ivitamins.com
Lead Programmer
 Created the ivitamins.com online store for vitamins and supplements.
 Runs Intershop storefront customized with extra perl scripts to enhance
functionality not found in Intershop.
DebtAuction
http:// www.debtauction.com
Lead Programmer / Site Architecture / Database (Oracle)
 Programmed an online auction site for purchasing and selling large
volume credit card debt accounts.
 Oracle Database on Sun Solaris with Cold Fusion.
Minnesota Western
http:// www.minnwest.com
Lead Programmer
 Programming and setup of the Minnwest online projector store.
MrSwap.com
http:// www.mrswap.com
Part of development team (Java / JSP)
 Participated and helped in the development of MrSwap.com
 Runs JSP and Java Servlets on Sun Solaris.
Mobile Airwaves
http:// www.mobileairwaves.com
Part of development team
 Wireless application service provider.
 Participated and helped in WAP/WML development.
SciFi Channel / Skyler Animation / Will Vinton
http:// www.scifi.com/roland99
Musician - Roland99 Soundtrack Composition
 Composed the Soundtrack for the original Web-Animation series
Roland99, soon to feature on the SciFi Channel (SciFi.com) site, and as a
soundtrack album.
1996-1998
Hed-Arzi Multimedia
Israel
Web Developer, Multimedia Production, Macromedia Director
Programmer, Sound and Video Editor, Computer Graphics, GUI
design
 Editor in Chief of "Megazine", Israel's leading CD-ROM Based magazine.
During this time Megazine's circulation increased by more than 200%
 Programmer of "Megazine", and in-charge of it's video and sound editing.
 Designed and programmed a multimedia track in a CD of a popular Israeli
rock group.
 Produced and programmed a promotional CD-ROM for Shtraus, one of
the biggest dairy companies in Israel. The CD-ROM contained special
EA-Sports Demos and an overview of the Shtraus company. Distributed
in 100,000 copies.
 Designed and programmed a CD-ROM for an Israeli pop band.
 Created Hed Arzi's customer service web site, which provided technical
support for Hed Arzi's distributed products.
 Produced 2 demo CD's showcasing Hed-Arzi's distributed software titles.
 Designed Hed Arzi's automated customers service phone system.
 Participated in the production and development of E-Commerce solutions
and shopping cart system. Development of on-line music, video, games
and books store. Site located at: http://www.hedarzi.co.il
1995-1996
3rd Ear Multimedia
Tel Aviv, Israel
Store Manager
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Developed a method of 2nd hand trading of multimedia titles.
Created a meeting place for all computer games enthusiasts.
1995-1996
Magnet On-Line Magazine
WWW
Writer
Wrote two popular columns in "Magnet", one of Israel's first On-line
magazines.
1999-2002
Freelance Projects
2001 FutureBioJobs
http://www.futurebiojobs.com
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Contract Programmer / Database Developer (Cold Fusion/MSsql)
Development of the Futurebiojobs biotech oriented job board application and
database.
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Schema development.
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Programming of the website and backend application.
2001 Surprise.com
http://www.surprise.com
Palo Alto, CA
Contract Programmer (Cold Fusion)
Surprise.com is a web site offering ideas for gifts and links to store that sells
them on the web.
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Developed a spider that executes against Amazon.com, retrieving
product information, and adding it as ideas to the surprise.com website.
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The Spider catalogues amazon products from every store, as well as
categories and top products.
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Upgrades, schema changes and bug fixes to the surprise.com site.
2000
Coit Staffing
San Francisco, CA
http://www.coitstaffing.com
Programmer / Site Architecture / Design / Database (MsSql)
Coit Staffing is a biotech recruiting firm in San Francisco. Their site includes
listings of available positions and application forms to apply to them.
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Developed both back and front ends for the Coit Staffing website
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Database Schema design and programming. (MS Sql).
2000
Speaks For Itself - SpeechPlugin
http:// www.speaksforitself.com
Lead Programmer / Site Architecture / Database (MsSql)
 Developed the speaksforitself.com site, which allows user to download a
free text-to-speech plug-in for IE and Navigator, while tracking all
downloads (successful or not) and maintaining a large user database.
www.dj-rl.com
Design / Programming
 Site for my music/DJ career
 Design and programming (NT / Cold Fusion / DHTML / JavaScript)
DirectXtras.com
http:// www.directxtras.com
Site Design and programming
 Created the DirectXtras site, which sells the company’s software plugins.
Education
Interests
Computer Skills
 MCSE - Graduated an official course in Microsoft Windows NT
management, from Sivan College, Tel Aviv.
 Fluent in Hebrew and English.
Musician. Working with midi and synthesizers. Have published tracks for
Phonokol Records, Krembo Records and Avatar Records In Israel.
Hold EU Passport (French) and Israeli Passport.
Development: Java (Servlets / Applets / Applications / Swing / JDBC / J2ME
/ J2EE / JSP), Html, JavaScript, Jscript, Cold Fusion, PHP, Python, ASP,
DHTML, CSS, XML, WDDX, Perl, MsSql, MySql, Oracle 8i, Sybase
databases, Windows98-2000, Windows NT, MacOS, Unix (Solaris), Linux,
JBuilder, C++, Visual Basic, Intershop, OpenSite Auctions.
Design: Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, Freehand, Dreamweaver,
GoLive, Director, Shockwave
Sound: Cubase, SoundForge and any other major Audio / Midi package on
the market
References
Available upon request (from both San Francisco and London).