Please contact me for my full CV.

Since February 2007, I have been working on several .Net projects.

In January 2007 to mid-February, I took a break due to the birth of a new son.

I have been working as an independent consultant providing software to and working in a consultative role for my own clients. Technologies used in variety of projects include ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, XML, XHTML, CSS, ADO.Net, NUnit, Visual Basic 6, SQL Server, SQL, COM, VBA, ADO, Access and others.

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From – To: November 2006 – January 2007
Description: My client required some additions and enhancements to their software, which provides a bespoke COM messaging and data gateway between their software and that of their clients.
Languages: Visual Basic 6, COM, XML, Win32 API, OOA/D/P.
Customer: Existing client (Software company)
Location: My office
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From – To: October – November 2006
Training: Visual Studio.Net 2005. VB.Net, ASP.Net 2.0, ADO.Net 2.0, OO Design Patterns.
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From – To: July – October 2006
Description: New system & migration. Requirements gathering & specification, business & systems analysis for a new building projects system, scheduled for development in 2007/2008. Phase 1 completed. Some database design and prototyping. Data migrated to SQL Server 2005 and software updated on invoicing, accounts, hires and management reporting.
Languages: VB.Net, VB6, COM, SQL Server 2000 & 2005, ADO, ASP.Net, MS Access, UML, SSADM, Enterprise Architect, DTS, SSIS, XML, SSADM Pro, OOA/D.
Customer: Existing client (Contract Labour & Partners)
Location: Goole, York & my office
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Project: Part of existing client’s product
Dates: May - June 2006
Location: My office
Client: Work for a new direct client (Software Company)
I provided a short Feasibility Study in relation to the provision of a solution to a problem my client had encountered mid-development.

After investigating the possible options of: Virtual Channels, DDE/NetDDE, D/COM, a database solution, remote registry access and a file-based solution, it was agreed and decided that a database solution was the best option to deliver a solution within the budget and time limits.

I produced a Requirements and Design Specification and then developed and successfully delivered the solution using Visual Basic and SQL Server. Other technologies used included the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection ActiveX control. The solution was delivered on time and to budget, together with a software development & deployment guide and SQL Server scripts.
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Project: n-tier billing system
Dates: Phased Development: November 2004 – December 2005
Location: York, Leeds, my office
Client: Work for a new direct client (Telecomms)
This was a full life-cycle development – from requirements, through analysis & design, coding, testing, to deployment. The system was developed in VB6 using a SQL Server 2000 back-end, with output in Crystal Reports, HTML, XML and Word. XML was used to transfer data between different systems. The system also had an integrated aspect with Excel and Word using VBA.
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Project: .Net Migration
Dates: February 2005 – August 2005
Location: York, Leeds & my office
Client: Repeat Work, existing direct client (Financial)
This was .Net migration, porting the client’s existing systems and databases. Existing systems were developed with VB6, SQL Server 7, COM, ADO, and other Windows technologies. The new system was ported to VB.Net, with some new features. The new database was SQL Server 2000.
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Project: Data Access Layers
Dates: November 2004 – March 2005
Location: my office
Client: Repeat Work, existing direct client (Software House)
Developing simple back-end Data Access Layers with VB.Net/C# and ADO.Net.
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Project: New IS Solutions Dates: June 2004 – December 2004
Location: Various sites & my office Client: New direct client (Music Industry)
This involved developing software for a recording studio. This handled bookings, invoicing, marketing and accounts. Other software was also developed for manipulating digitized sounds, linking with the recording studio interface & API, MIDI control and sound patch management.
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Project: IS Migration Dates: January 2004 – July 2004
Location: York & my office
Client: Repeat Work, existing direct client (Financial)
This involved data analysis and modelling and subsequently migrating and updating the client’s computer systems, which were legacy Lotus Notes and Lotus Approach systems. This included gathering and documenting requirements using industry standard methods, analysis and design, and coding. This project was developed using Visual Basic 6 and MS Access.
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Project: Invoicing Dates: July 2003 – April 2004
Location: Sheffield & my office
Client: Repeat Work, existing direct client (Training Company)
This was to redevelop the client’s invoicing system. The new system was developed using Visual Basic 6, SQL Server 7 – later upgraded to 2000 – , COM, ADO, Crystal Reports, HTML and 3rd party components.

Most projects I have worked on since 1997 have been object-oriented, using OO analysis, design and programming techniques. I have used OOD/A techniques in analysis and design since 1992.

The company is an established information technology consultancy, working in a variety of client/work domains, including systems development, e-commerce, m-commerce and project management.

My position has roles and responsibilities that fall into two main areas. The first area is as Software Development Manager and Senior Systems Developer.

I have been managing and leading development teams on multiple projects but mainly for a specialized system for one of the company’s clients. This system is developed largely in Visual Basic 6 (& various 3rd Party Controls, COM components) with a SQL-Server back-end. Data is accessed via ADO/OLEDB and all output is developed using Crystal Reports 8.5. Output can be delivered via printer, e-mail, SMS or fax, using fax-server software.


My responsibilities cover the entire life-cycle of the software development process, team leading, gathering, establishing and defining requirements, systems analysis, quality assurance, defining and implementing standards and procedures, change control, instigating changes to the website, liaising with client- and 3rd party companies and project management.

Software, technologies and standards used include Visual Basic 6, SQL-Server 7, Sheridan OCX Controls, Crystal Reports 8.5, SSADM Professional, Access 2000, Outlook, Visio, BPWin, Flash, XML, WAP, SMS, Team Coherence, Wise Installer, Windows APIs, C++, COM, ActiveX, OO, OLEDB, ADO, T-SQL, RelayFax, ZetaFax.

I have also been in charge of and involved in an R&D project, using the .Net framework, VS.Net, VB.Net and C#.

I also researched and implemented the ideal change control for Hardman Associates, in the light of the company’s development standards and geographically separate work force.
The second area involves generating new business for the company, marketing, meeting with potential clients, establishing relationships with strategic partners and R&D.

I have been responsible for designing Strategic Business Solutions, the marketing and delivery of consultancy services and responsible more generally for strategy, design and implementation.

Other responsibilities have included negotiating and managing contracts and SLAs, liaising with suppliers, devising and monitoring IT and internal policy and procedures (adhering to budgets), identifying market opportunities and implementing IT strategy to meet business objectives.

Key Achievements
• Initiated an On-going Business Development Programme
• Created Strategic Partnerships
• Devised/managed infrastructure changes, which reduced costs and increased productivity
• Gained new development and technical skills with VS.net, VB.net and C#
• Produced money-saving solutions for the company and clients

From 1999, I was engaged in work for my own clients and products, working on-site, from my offices and home.

This has involved managing and running my own business, establishing partners, working on joint ventures, employing staff and sub-contracting work. Obviously, with running my own business, I was involved in many areas: recruitment, sales, advertising, marketing, defining internal policy, procedures and standards, QA, managing budgets, purchase control, R& D etc.

The majority of undertaken work was software development. We used many tools in the Microsoft Visual Studio family but also worked with other technologies and various back-end databases.

The diversity of clients in our portfolio meant that I was able to gain sound business knowledge of companies (and their processes and systems) in a variety of market sectors.

Please contact me for my full CV.