20 years experience mostly in financial and logistics systems. Good knowledge of IBM ISeries (i5/OS, System i, AS400, AS/400), Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms. Strong in every aspect of Internet technologies. Owner of several active Web sites based on Linux/Java platform. Author of sites covering software escrow, web hosting, buying domain names and conversion of text to images.

Effective communicator at all levels. Helps clients define information system requirements, select/develop software and implement systems. Engagements typically involve substantial business analysis on a formal project basis. Highly focused on simplicity and value-for-money in IT. Excellent at system rescue - for performance problems particularly. All engagements include a large degree of project planning and project management. Substantial experience in finance (banking, insurance, ledgers) and logistics systems. Business degree and accounting qualification.

Roles:

• IT: IT Manager, Systems Development Manager, Technical Architect.
• Finance: Management Accountant, Systems Accountant, Systems Auditor.
• Project Manager, Business/Systems Analyst, Operations Manager.

Qualifications:

• Business degree (including economics honours)
• Qualified accountant
• British Computer Society member

Business expertise:

• Banking - 6 years
• Insurance - 9 years
• Logistics - 8 years

Countries worked in:

• UK
• South Africa
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Canada
• Isle of Man

Platform expertise:

• IBM ISeries - 20 years
• Microsoft Windows - 8 years
• Linux - 9 years

Development Skills:

• RPG and CL - 20 years
• Java - 9 years
• C++ - 3 years
• Advantage 2E (Cool:2E, Synon/2) - 12 years
• Eclipse, Tomcat and Struts - 6 years