Engaging in the complete project cycle, starting from initial client engagement, moving through planning, cost-estimation, and delivery of the project plan and execution, culminating in the completion following user and acceptance testing. This role includes the development, enhancement, and support of applications, as well as the migration of data from IBM midrange hardware to Linux Cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.Contributed to the development and support of compilers for native midrange languages, including RPG, COBOL, and CLP. In addition, provided data support transitioning from DB2/400 to databases Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL. The role entailed ensuring provisions for DevOps cycles on the new platform and offering support for VSCode plugins thus facilitating the ongoing development of client applications.

Development and support of Infinite range of products. This covers the management of development plans and associated resources for several projects. It also includes liaising with Services Department and technical support for both services and end customers. The main product (Infinite I) product involves migration of midrange applications to Linux and Windows on Cloud with AWS / Azure / GCP

Management of Infinite I product range. Strategic Planning, Architecture, Design and Performance Implementation. Development team management and mentoring.

Architecture, design and programming of product range across various markets and clients.Responsible for product development and support of range of company products. These include applications across a number of vertical market segments including Manufacturing, Hospitality and Insurance in a range of technologies from .Net framework to Java and Web services integration. Examples- Enterprise Time and Attendance system. Technologies used include Java, ZK, Hibernate, Spring, Tomcat, Terracotta, MySQL, C#, Web Services. Web based T&A system operating in cloud for SME customers covering fixed and flexitime patterns with RFID and biometric terminals and integration to Payroll Systems. - Production planning and control system. Technologies used include C,C++, .NET, MySQL. Implementation of bespoke manufacturing system with planned production control and management using a mixture of PCs with client, touch screens for employees and handheld devices for diverse range of products with full traceability.- Online insurance quotation system. Technologies used include ASP.Net C#, VB.Net, IIS, SQL Server, MSMQ. Frontline insurance quotation system from internet only business including all rate and discount setup, integration with MIS and backend systems. Also automatic documentation control and policy management with payment integration.- Automated conveyor production line control system. Technologies used, C#, WWF, WCF,C++. Large scale automation project with PLC system integration controlling conveyor system to direct and make a variety of related manufacturing units according to JIT planning and control. - iPhone / iPad Ordertaker application. Technologies used, Objective C, Java, Web Services. Application to allow restaurant and floor staff to provide real time ordering and payment routines without need to use standalone terminal. Integrates with existing POS system using Web Services.

Responsible for development of new product from conception to delivery for Insurance business relating to claim reservation estimation and payment system. The product has been developed to integrate into a number of existing insurance quotation systems with highly configurable engine and full audit capabilities.

HTML to HDML compiler for WAP 2001 browser support. (Unix/Solaris/C++)Development of realtime time translation engine to convert HTML and XHTML basic to HDML for WAP 20001 browser support. This was a Unix (Solaris) development in C++ requiring detailed understanding of localisation issues for multibyte character sets, HTML, XHTML, XML parsing, WML and HDML.

Offshore Banking product Fsharp programming and white labelling Oracle/C++/phpDevelopment of existing Fsharp offshore internet banking system for extended functionality and white labelling of product. This was a Unix (Solaris) development in Oracle PL/SQL, C++, php and HTML.

Maintenance of evolution of software systems ERP.Managing all IT development for Quinn Group Manufacturing and control of AS/400 change configuration.Development and enhancement of existing CP Software system (AS400/RPG) to provide necessary support for a substantial new Glass factory. This has included production forecasting, planning and scheduling modules along with an integrated SOP and warehousing cycle.Replacement of Unix (Xenix) based weighbridge interfacing system with new Year 2000 compatible solution in VB6.Implementation of label tracking solution (VB/RPG) to provide quality control and product history for multiple glass product range using automated barcode application and interfacing SQL Server and AS/400 for resilience in 24hr /7 day operation.Analysis and design of MIS solutions to track both payroll and plant maintenance costs using COGNOS powercubes and Impromptu report writer.Interfacing solutions between AS/400 and PC applications to provide layout of schedules and costs in MS Project using VB.Setting up of internal software modification methods and templates. Design and implementation of internal and external mail strategy using AS/400 and POP 3 servers. Design of IP addressing scheme for company group and security enhancements.

Involved in a major project for the provision of a migration path for IBM AS/400 software houses to the open systems market providing the client with all the requirements to run his software application on UNIX with the minimum of code changes. This was done by providing not only native compilers, but also a seamless run time environment such that the products look identical to that running on the AS/400 and thus require minimum retraining for staff.Held responsibility for the provision of a compatible and integral database solution within the large project team. This required not only a very clear understanding of database technologies, but also a technical understanding of both operating systems and an ability to manage team resources in an efficient manner according to project and timescale requirements. Software design and programming of core project requirements in ANSI C/C++ on a variety of UNIX flavours and boxes. These include System V.4, AIX and HPUXCreated compilers for externally described physical, logical and device files, and the requirements of a compatible functional interface to the database for other system elementsExtended database to support journalling and commitment control, ODBC access and interfaces to ORACLE V7Proficient in most AS/400 languages (RPG/400, CLP, ILE C/400) to a technical level of detail. System administrator for both System V and AIX Unix boxes.Part of a company task team set up to improve internal communications within the entire Holdings Company, reporting directly to the company board.Large scale Year 2000 project to make RPG/400 & COBOL software system compliant.Development of methods and tools to aid in Year 2000 work.Unix development of C/C++ modules for save/restore functionality and integrityOn site European customer support and implementation of large software system.