I have 20+ years’ experience in the software engineering arena, specifying, designing, developing, testing and deploying all manner of solutions to solve business problems. From telephone systems that eliminate the need for running copper in the "final mile", to helping automate the processing of invoices for Accounts Payable departments, and in my latest projects, building global labelling systems for the Life Sciences industry. In that time I've come to realise a number of things: ► Keeping it simple pays huge dividends on many levels ► Harry S Truman, had it right when he said “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” ► I get a buzz out of helping an end-user successfully deploy something that I've helped build ► There is such a thing as a stupid question - it's the one that was thought of but never asked ► A good engineer is a lazy engineer, by which I mean, if you have to do something, do it right, do it once, reuse as much as possible. Ideally, someone has solved a chunk of the problem for you alreadyAs I have taken on more senior positions within an organisation, my roles have tended to follow a pattern; implement aspects of the software product using a variety of languages/environments (C++, C#, UNIX, Windows, Javascript, HTML), become the "go-to" guy for the application and then support the business during customer deployments, ultimately ensuring project success and happy customers! To ensure success, I’ve learnt how to communicate with all levels of an organisation from C-level Executives to Production Line Operators. The businesses that I've worked for have recognised the value that I bring by awarding various "Employee of the ..." awards to me for delivering above and beyond expectations. I also enjoy the positive feedback from customers that I've interacted with, who appreciate what I do and how I go about it.