I lead an amazing team of analysts and engineers that process and analyse data from the UK convenience retail sector, helping our clients understand the world of convenience.

Helping clients incorporate idax analytics into their organisations to reduce risk, improve regulatory compliance, and lower costs.

Data and software architect, both cloud-based and on-premises.General Data Protection Regulation architectural and system enhancements.Trainer working with clients to create bespoke training programmes.System performance consultant.

Guest Speaker on the course ‘Data Science for the Internet of Things (IoT)’ topics:‘Python for Data Science’‘Understanding and Managing Data and Models’‘Data Protection for IoT - GDPR’

Working in the 'Labs' innovation team . My original focus was Machine Learning and DevOps. In the later part of the project my role was to help move the team's output into the main Compare the Market estate.

Brought in to increase system performance of batch processing systems that had increased volumes to the point that they could not complete in their designated window. Reduced run times by 50% to 85% while simultaneously increasing data volumes.

Brought in to load test a global access control platform for the bank before launch. Then I was retained to assist in software architecture, software development practices, load testing and training both developers and support staff.

Designed, developed and delivered a radically new application for the Retail marketplace on time and within the operating budget. The product was based on Linux using MySQL and a range of open source software.I recruited and managed a new technical team of programmers to continue development of the project.

Worked in companies database management, this included setting up Oracle, CA Ingres, Sybase, and Informix in a multi-vendor Unix environment and MS SQL Server in a new Windows NT domain.I split my time between being a database administrator and application developer.Database administrator involved rebuilding Unix kernels, customising installation scripts to cope with the complex machine environments we had and database performance optimisation.Designed and implemented a… Show more Worked in companies database management, this included setting up Oracle, CA Ingres, Sybase, and Informix in a multi-vendor Unix environment and MS SQL Server in a new Windows NT domain.I split my time between being a database administrator and application developer.Database administrator involved rebuilding Unix kernels, customising installation scripts to cope with the complex machine environments we had and database performance optimisation.Designed and implemented a number of database applications used by the IT Support staff to run the IT environment. Using C and CA Ingres.Worked in project teams performing major system upgrades such us as moving from NetWare® to Windows® NT and office moves. These upgrades were done with very tight timescales with no prime time down time. Show less

One of the lead programmers working on OPENdoor. Written in C using the Ingres DBMS.I was involved through the entire product life cycle from the prototyping stage, through to implementation, testing, and user support.I create the database security system for the personnel product that generated stored procedures and views for each role in the product. I worked on site making performance changes in early deployments.