I am a freelance consultant offering expert pre- and post-sales consultancy and training related to IBM's WebSphere foundation technologies. Highlights:* Strong implementation skills in Java and IBM WebSphere foundation technologies: WAS, WVE & WXS* Certified in IBM's SPSS Modeler* Recognised expert in communicating the value and capabilities of enterprise software* Track record of presenting and teaching on advanced technical topics with excellent feedback* Highly experienced in leading technical sales engagements * Effective in managing difficult post-sales critical customer support issues and complaints* Founded and continue to act as Chairman of the very successful UK WebSphere User Group* Security Clearance (SC) gained in 2012* Used to working with many of IBM's UK enterprise customers, notably those in the financial services sector, such as Fidelity, HSBC, Lloyds Group and UBS.* An extensive network amongst the WebSphere and wider IBM technical communities in the UK and within IBM's development laboratories and services teams. I am keen to discuss new consultancy or training opportunities related to my specialist areas. Much of my work is through IBM Business Partners such as Orbital Integrated Solutions and Diegesis but I can also engage directly through my own company, Kupono Consulting Ltd. I particularly favour engagements that are short in duration or part-time, which enable me to maintain a mixed and flexible portfolio of work.Specialities: Training, consultancy or pre-sales in WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Extended Deployment, WebSphere Virtual Enterprise, WebSphere eXtreme Scale, Java, JEE, WebSphere User Group, SPSS Modeler.
Listed skills include Websphere, Soa, Websphere Application Server, Java Enterprise Edition, and 21 others.