Career Summary

I have been working in the IT industry since 1978 initially as a computer operator and then as a programmer and analyst/programmer using the technologies listed below.

Working on a variety of mainframe, mini-computer & PC systems this has involved developing new applications as well as providing support / upgrades to existing applications.

Major achievements during my career have included the design and development of a payroll package, a laboratory records system and a production scheduling/records system (used in manufacture of the Twickenham rugby stadium grandstands). I have also developed a web interface for local government mainframe systems, incorporating a web-browser based terminal emulator and produced several websites.

Experience Summary (primary skills):-

Also some knowledge of: BASIC, XML, Business Objects (on ORACLE database), MS IIS (Internet Information Server), Paintshop Pro, Progress (4GL & Database), Fortran, Assembler and Comino (Contact management system).

Applications Developed / Maintained have included:-

Employment History

2002 - 2005:     Steria Limited   -   Analyst/Programmer

Working mainly in COBOL & PACBASE this role involves maintaining and enhancing the companies integrated local government revenues & benefits system. I have also designed & developed a web interface for this application, including a browser based terminal emulator and XML interface to remote systems.

1997 - 2002:     Bull Information Systems Limited   -   Analyst/Programmer

I joined Bull to help develop & maintain their integrated local government Revenues & Benefits system, written in COBOL & PACBASE and running on Bull mainframes. We transferred to Steria Ltd, in April 2002, to continue supporting the same application.

1978 - 1996:     Crendon Computing & Consultants Ltd   -   Analyst/Programmer

I started my career with this company as a Computer Operator before moving in to software development. All applications were developed in-house, to support the parent companies construction industry business as well as a computer bureau service. Development was initially in Assembler, then COBOL and included the full range of commercial applications including accounting, payroll, stock control etc.

Education

Educated at Lord Williams School, Thame & Aylesbury College of Further Education.

I have throughout my career completed numerous manufacturer run training courses for the various programming languages and databases that I have worked on, most recently completing Progress 4GL, GUI and database administration courses.

Background

I am a car owner and have a full, clean driving licence.

I am a member of my local Motor Club and have been competing, successfully, as a Rally Co-Driver for many years, the culmination of which has been becoming the Champion Co-Driver, in my class, in the Kumho Tyres National Rally Championship in 2002.

I am a committee member of the motor club and produce the club website.