IT Solution Architect, Technical Writer and Business Co...
Leicester, United Kingdom
My essential skills are Java, PHP and related technologies, e.g. Apache & Tomcat. I have also undertaken development work in
... Delphi, C and C++, and have worked with a wide range of database systems inlcuding Oracle and MySQL. My specialist field is working with Open Source products such as OSCommerce, Joomla!, OpenCRX and building client focused solutions. I have over twenty years experience working as a Solution Architect in a wide range of business, mostly in mainland Europe. My clients have included leading international banks, engineering companies, medical and health care organisations, and postal services. I have worked for a number of my clients on multiple occassions. Currently I am working as a freelancer in the IT and Business Consultancy field as part of IEA, a group of independent IT and Business Systems experts working across the EU. I originally trained as a PA/Office Administrator then went on to train in Law and Accountancy and am a Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants. Subsequently I moved into IT and hold a MSc in Information Technology. I also have qualifications in Environmental Studies and Mathematics, and am currently studying for an Engineering Qualification even though I am over sixty and supposed to be retired! I have written four books on aspects of Computing and another three on Theatrical Magic. I have also written a number of articles for specialist publications. I now run a small business services company based in Leicester that provides IT and administrative services to local businesses. In addition I act as R&D consultant to a long term IT development project.Skills: Bookkeeping (double-entry)
| C/C++/Unix
| Data Modelling
| Delphi
| ... Financial Modelling | Financial Modelling | J2EE | Linux | MySQL | Project Management | SQL | Task Oriented Object Modelling | Technical Writing Skills | Trial Balance | VAT returns