Ian Hackney Email & Phone Number

Reddtich

Company Summary:iSoftware Solutions create bespoke software solutions specialising in scalable, multi-device web applications, hybrid mobile applications and windows based back-end solutions. Role Summary:I founded iSoftware Solutions at the end of 2014 when an opportunity arose where I could design, write and deliver a complete software solution in my own name. I took this opportunity as I wanted to step up to the challenge of business ownership and to deliver quality products and create a reputation for myself and my business. My role within the business is of a full stack developer, meaning my responsibilities range from initially gathering requirements with my clients through the full product life cycle, delivering software to happy customers.

Solihull

Company Summary:Dataforce is a leading UK business process outsourcing and software provider. Over the last 15 years we have continually led the market by providing pioneering claims management solutions and marketing solutions within the UK. Our vertically integrated service provision delivers contact centre, fulfilment, printing, scanning, social media management and marketing services across a range of market sectors; Motor and Health Insurance, Retail, Charities, Government Agencies, Leisure and Tourism.Role Summary:I joined Dataforce as a senior .Net developer, the development team was quite small which meant that my role was fairly broad covering the entire software life cycle. As a senior developer here I had many responsibilities from:Gathering requirementsWriting specificationsDesigning solutionsProducing estimatesWriting full stack solutions (database, data access, business layer, UI)TestingCode reviewingDeploying solutions to various environmentsThis truly was a full stack development role with business analyst and tester roles added in. Here I gained a lot of experience very quickly as I was exposed to every element of designing and delivering software whether adapting to working on my own or in a small team.While in my role here I wrote software for:Diabetes UKGreenpeaceDogsTrustThe Royal NavyTesco

Worcester, United Kingdom

Company Summary:Open GI is a Software House which provides technology solutions for the UK and Irish general intermediary markets employing over 380 people and servicing in excess of 20,000 end users. Role Summary:I joined Open GI as an entry level developer straight from university, here I gained my fundamental knowledge of sql server and .net technologies, it is also here where I gained experience on real world commercial enterprise solutions and worked in large teams of developers.My role as an entry level developer from 2007-2008 consisted of developing for and supporting a large web based insurance aggregation site for HSBC, my responsibilities included:Developing software enhancements to business specifications Developing to a strict scheduleLiaising with team leaders, business analysts, quality assurance and the clientBuilding promotion packagesIn 2008 I was promoted to developer and moved to Open Trader, another large insurance aggregation site for commercial product lines for the Lloyd's of London insurance market. This platform integrates with legacy code and web services. As well as my previous responsibilities my role then also included:Leading small teams of up to 4 peopleAllocating workProducing estimatesReallocating resourcesReviewing SpecificationsCode reviewsCreating test plansMentoring new startersRefactoring large integrated solutionsDatabase design and enhancementsAside from my core responsibilities I contributed to technical specifications by providing my technical knowledge and often provided others with support and used my initiative to create in house tools to make development more efficient.While here I developed software for many large insurance companies including:Ageas (previously Fortis)AxaLVNIGRSATowergateZurich