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- Director at Seren NetworksInformation Technology and Services | Chester, United Kingdom, GBSummarySpecialties: Java Development, Web Development, Systems Administration, Process Improvement, Technology Research, Technology ConsultingExperience
- Mar 2011 - PresentDirector / Seren Networks
- Aug 2008 - Mar 2011Senior Application Developer / Atos Origin
- Jan 2005 - Jul 2008Technical Systems Administrator / AstraZenecaResponsible, as technical authority within Sample & Data Management Team, for ongoing maintenance of the LIMS and its interface to the DNA storage facility. Design, development and maintenance of custom functionality within the system - mixture of Java (J2SE) code, VBScript, Business Objects reports and PL/SQL. Authoring of associated technical documentation. Second line technical support to users of the system.
- Jul 2003 - Dec 2004Software Engineer / Genial Genetic SolutionsMember of a team of 3-5 developers responsible for development and maintenance of company's software products. Existing versions were developed using MS Access and Visual Basic, their replacements were written in Java and MS SQL Server. Jointly responsible, with company's Product Specialists, for defining, documenting and prioritising system requirements acording to company's quality system. Included close collaboration with significant customers, primarily within the NHS. Significant focus on component-based development, particularly with regards to the use of free and open source technology. Notable items used include Eclipse, CVS, Hibernate, JUnit and Ant. Technical Support lead for existing (MS Access) versions of products, including telephone/email and on-site support.
- Jul 2000 - Jun 2003R&D Engineer / EDSWorking as part of the Technical Architecture Group, responsible for analysis, evaluation, and prototyping/demonstration of new technology in support of the Employment Service contract. Technical lead on pilot project to deliver desktop Internet access to 20 Job Centre offices around the UK. Project was considered such a success that pilot was expanded to entire agency. Member of Software Component Reuse team the saved company $100,000 in development costs in the first year.
- Jun 2000 - Jan 2002Web Developer / Stuff & Nonsense LtdResponsible for implementation of web-based content managment (CMS) and shopping cart systems, on a variety of web sites. Developed using Active Server Pages (ASP) and MS Access, the solutions would be customised to each client's requirements. Back end development (ASP/MS Access) for a web site commissioned by the Welsh Assembly as part of a national anti-smoking campaign.
Education-
2006 - 2009University of DurhamMA in Management
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1997 - 2000University of BradfordBEng in Software Engineering
Activities: Football Team
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- @Nathanielkp Glad to see you rewarded for an outstanding season #welldeserved
- Half day at work done. Now to hit the road to Luton to see the famous @Wrexham_FC #coyr
- Currently trending in the UK: #EarthHour = no, Black Hawk Down = yes. Draw your own conclusions...Mar 31, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @timxedwards Which will make it all the sweeter when we turn them over at their place :-)
- Disappointed that I didn't have a Kiwi red to properly ignore #EarthDay. Will have to settle with Aussie to maximise my carbon footprint...Mar 31, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @timxedwards It's not over yet, but you don't win titles with tradition and fans. Much as we might hate it, they've earned their spot...
- Noting the triumph of human progress and development by switching on all the lights and electronics in my apartment. To hell with #earthhourMar 31, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Appreciating the @Wrexham_FC twitter commentary whilst in Dubai...
- @Wrexham_FC Danny Wright 2 for 2 in red cards vs. Barrow this year?
- Properly chuffed for @curtisobeng - would sooner he'd stayed, but rewarded for an outstanding couple of seasons. #welldeservedJan 31, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @Horanzu No, I'm not - there's a prodigious amount of stupid law out there. But having a go at people for acting within it is idiotic.
- Did enjoy the sight today of @creights5 charging down the wing on the overlap #reallynotawinger
- Arrived at the Amex just as the #wrexhamfc bus pulled up. Immediate question: why does Jake Speight need a suitcase?
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- Small Bump by Ed Sheeran
- Drinking In LA by The Twang
- Four Seasons In One Day by Crowded House
- Goodbye My Lover by James Blunt
- Rockin' The Suburbs by Ben Folds
- Goddess On A Hiway by Mercury Rev
- Some Might Say by Oasis
- World Where You Live by Crowded House
- Price Tag by Jessie J
- American English by Idlewild
Snow PatrolHard-FiThe KooksArctic MonkeysRazorlightThe FrayMaxïmo ParkJames BluntThe Pigeon DetectivesMumford & SonsOcean Colour SceneCrowded HouseThe StreetsAthleteDamien RiceFeederThe Lightning SeedsThe Smashing PumpkinsMercury RevJames MorrisonEmbraceColdplayCastThe ViewLinkin ParkOasisThe FratellisKeaneNeil FinnThe White StripesToploaderBen FoldsThe HoosiersI Am KlootLily AllenKT TunstallGreen DaySleeperEditorsAshBlurThe BraveryRichard AshcroftJim WhiteSemisonicR.E.M.ElbowCounting CrowsNatasha Bedingfield- 63 plays
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Map
- London, United Kingdom, May 20122012-05-19 - 2012-05-20
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 20122012-03-08 - 2012-03-12
- Snow Patrol Gig2012-02-10 - 2012-02-12
- Jonesy's Birthday2012-01-27 - 2012-01-29
- Brighton vs Wrexham FA Cup 3rd Round2012-01-07 - 2012-01-08
- NZ & Rugby World Cup2011-09-24 - 2011-10-18
