Since 1997, I have worked professionally in the IT industry on projects of all scopes and sizes.I first started programming in 1989, and this has been the cornerstone of my abilities, enabling me to progress by leaps and bounds over the years.I have worked my way up through development roles including web developer, web architect, application developer, senior developer, development manager and project manager through to the senior roles I now hold as technical director and CTO for a number of large successful online platforms.I have over 15 years experience in senior management and I consider myself a specialist in a number of areas, particularly including product/platform development, cyber security, network security, digital media and marketing.Specialties: Development - application/web development, architecture/product design, online platforms, e-commerce, databases.Security - application/platform/network security, cyber security, firewalls, network design, penetration testing.Marketing - SEO, SMM, branding, brand/domain acquisitions, market research, analytics.Management - R&D, strategy development, team management, recruitment, reporting to board/MD.Operations - project management, workflows, finance (project/team budgeting and costs).