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Managing Director
Self-employedManaging Director
Mar. 2025AI as a tool not a employee. The Craftsmanship Approach to AI. Discover how traditional engineering principles remain crucial even as AI transforms software development. Vibe coding disaster? We can help.
Chief Technology Officer
IPM GroupChief Technology Officer
Jul. 2020Shropshire, England, United KingdomDeveloping cutting edge processes, products and technologies to help you work faster, smarter, and safer. Spearheading the development and execution of a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with IPM Group's mission to empower security, construction, and events sectors with novel technology solutions. Leading the end-to-end in house development and deployment of patent-protected bespoke innovative hardware and software solutions, leveraging cutting-edge advancements in sensing and microcontroller such as machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and edge AI. Key driver for successful funding rounds and investment hunting, engaging with investors both in Canada and in the UK and driving product innovation to establish IPM Group as a leader in the Construction and Events Management markets. Building and mentoring a high-performing on-site and remote technology and engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Product Development Manager
Best CompaniesProduct Development Manager
Jan. 2019 - Jul. 2020Llay, Wrexham, United Kingdom
Senior Software Developer
InstemSenior Software Developer
Jun. 2016 - Jan. 2019Chester, United KingdomMigrating our RMS Dashboards and Analytics products from Meteor to DotNetCore 2.1
Site Manager
Zombie infectionSite Manager
Jun. 2015 - Nov. 2016WirralOrganising and running Zombie Infection events around the UK, I am responsible for managing the Wirral site and events. ZI events immerse you in an apocalyptic world with atmospheric and unique locations as the backdrop. Along with your friends and team mates; you fight through the zombie hordes on a series of objective based tasks in an effort to survive – sound easy? Think again. It is anything but.
Senior Software Developer
Samarind LtdSenior Software Developer
Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2016ChesterSamarind RMS - now part of the Instem Group, is setting the benchmark for Regulatory Information Management (RIM), delivering all required information from a “single place of truth” for the entire medicinal product life cycle. Solutions include xEVMPD, Drug Safety, Medical Devices, eCTD, Med Info, Electronic Document Management, Tracking and more. Information reuse throughout the medicinal product life cycle strengthens our customer’s core business via consistent data, up to date reporting and timely notifications. Primary role is the design, development and testing of a Meteor powered management module (dashboard and analytics) web app and REST .net web service for our flagship product. REST service module is a self hosted OWIN windows service negating the need for complex IIS setup.
Business Consultant
C Inside MediaBusiness Consultant
Jul. 2013 - Jan. 2018chester, englandFacilitating and project managing Google Maps Business View virtual tours with Clients Nationwide. Particularly interested in improving engagement and communication through interactivity.
Senior Developer
Bray Leino LimitedSenior Developer
Aug. 2012 - May. 2014Ellesmere PortWorking on updating the Broadcare applications for Web, tablet and Mobile using .Net and HTML and CSS3 technologies.
Senior Developer
West Cheshire CollegeSenior Developer
Nov. 2007 - Aug. 2012Chester, United KingdomManaging a development team conducting n-tier Object Oriented Systems Analysis, Design, Implementation and Testing for simultaneous delivery on multiple systems architectures including web, win form and mobile. Integrated Systems Development, Research & Development,Web Site development, Report Writing, Database Systems Integration, MSSQL DBA. Heavily involved in consultation on the development of major new technologies on the West Cheshire College new build projects. Project managed and completed projects on: New build systems integration (Student Records System -> Automated ID Card / Cashless Vending Card Production and programming -> Facial Detection / Recognition -> Access Control -> 3D Student Geo Tracking -> Self Marking Register) and SMS notification services. Developed LarAuto, in use by over 100 colleges in the United Kingdom enabling auto update, backup, cleansing and compacting of the LARA database using .Net and Amazon EC2
Developer (Contract)
ALcontrol LaboratoriesDeveloper (Contract)
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007MSSQL Development VB.NET Development LABWARE LIMS
IT Manager / Company Secretary
Intelligent Protection ManagementIT Manager / Company Secretary
Dec. 2005 - Jun. 2013Sheffield, EnglandWebsite development, web site traffic growth, SEO Developed brand strategy and payroll and statistics systems, staff management.
Optical Assistant
Dollond & AitchisonOptical Assistant
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007
Systems Analyst
GlaxoSmithKlineSystems Analyst
Jul. 2004 - Jul. 2005University Work Placement: designing developing and testing integrated systems for data collection and reporting which are now in daily use worldwide.

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