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I have worked all my adult life as a computer programmer / software engineer. I am currently working part time as Software and IT manager for Lacerta Technology Ltd as well as doing bespoke programming work and website design for private clients.

If you would like a website building for you or need some programming work doing please get in touch.

I am proficient in the following programming languages and systems: HTML, php, CSS, JavaScript, Basic, Excel VBA, Visual Basic, .Net, C, C++, C#, MySQL, Oracle, Sql Server. In the past I've also worked with various systems including, Centura Team Developer, MSM Mumps, Java, Perl, etc.

I have worked for the following companies during my career: Lacerta Technology Ltd, Triton Technology Ltd, Mettler Toledo, Keane UK, Transco, BMW, Parallax Solutions Ltd, Consort Securities Systems Ltd., Polymer Laboratories Ltd, Rheometric Scientific Ltd, Format Tripos Ltd.

Lacerta Technology Ltd.

Lacerta Technology Ltd. design and manufacturer scientific instruments, in particular devices to aid in the measurement and characterisation of polymers using thermal analysis and related techniques. The company was formed out of what remained when the previous company Triton Technology Ltd. was sold to Mettler Toledo.

Computer programming

My main career for over thirty years has been as a computer programmer and software engineer. I am currently available to work part time on small projects, so please get in touch to discuss any programming or website design jobs you may have.

I am currently working part-time from home as a website developer mostly on small one-off projects. I am proficient in the basic website development tools and systems, html, css, javascript, php and mysql.

HTML or Hypertext Markup Language is the standard language that is used to define the content of web pages on the internet. I have been using HTML to design and build websites for many years. Nowadays most websites also require knowledge of CSS, Javascript and MySql.

PHP is a server-side scripting language that allows a website to be produced dynamically, i.e. in response to user input, or data held in a database, etc. The PHP program basically determines the HTML code that is output.

Cascading Style Sheets

HTML is the standard language that is used to define the content of web pages on the internet and CSS is now the standard way of defining how a browser should present that content for the user.

Javascript is the standard client-side scripting language used in website design. Javascript code runs within the browser on your pc or device when you view a website, and allows changes to be made dynamically, e.g. for animations or changes to what is displayed based upon user's settings such as screen sizes, etc.

BASIC programming language

I taught myself to program in BASIC on the ZX81 and Commodore 64 home computers. Since then I have programmed in various versions of the language including Microsoft QuickBasic, VB6, VBA and Vb.Net

VBA is a version of Visual Basic embedded in Microsoft's Office suite of programs. I have worked mainly with VBA in Excel.

Visual Basic .Net

When Triton Technology developed the new identiPol QA instrument we took the opportunity to move to the latest software development environment for Microsoft Windows which was .NET. As we already had a lot of software written in VB6 I decided to implement the new software in Vb.Net.

Microsoft DotNet Framework

When Triton Technology developed the new identiPol QA instrument we took the opportunity to move to the latest software development tools. As we already had a lot of software written in VB6 I decided to implement the new software in Vb.Net.

C programming language

My first encounter with the C programming language was when I was working at Polymer Laboratories.

C++ programming language

I worked programming in C++ at Polymer Laboratories when they were taken over by Rheometrics Scientific and I continued working in C++ at my next job at Consort Securities.

C# programming language

I have done some work programming in C# at Triton Technology Ltd. and then Lacerta Technology Ltd..

MySQL is the database system commonly used to store data used by website servers. It is a free to use system and is easily interfaced with the common Apache web server system. It is therefore much more common for use in general purpose website design and development, but still has the power and complexity if necessary that larger database system such as SQL Server and Oracle can provide.

Oracle Databases

I worked with Oracle databases at Parallax and Keane and have developed a good working knowledge of database programming and relational database design.

Microsoft SQL Server

I worked with SQL Server at Consort Securities Systems which used a database to store data imported from the stock exchange's Crest system. Here I developed a good working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.

Lacerta Technology Ltd.

Lacerta Technology Ltd. design and manufacturer scientific instruments, in particular devices to aid in the measurement and characterisation of polymers using thermal analysis and related techniques. The company was formed out of what remained when the previous company Triton Technology Ltd. was sold to Mettler Toledo.

Triton Technology Ltd.

I worked for Triton Technology Ltd. as software and IT manager for many years and continued to work for Lacerta Technology Ltd. which was formed from what remained after the company was sold to Mettler Toledo.

I was working at Parallax Solutions Ltd. when the company was taken over by the UK division of Keane Inc., a large American software company.

Parallax Solutions Ltd.

I worked at Parallax Solutions Ltd. in Coventry from 1998 to 2001 working mainly in Centura Team Developer (Gupta SQL Windows) and Oracle.

Consort Securities Systems Ltd.

I worked at Consort Securities Systems Limited from 1995 to 1998.

Polymer Laboratories Ltd

I worked for Polymer Laboratories in Loughborough from around 1988 to 1995. Initially as a computer programmer and latterly as software manager in charge of the department.

My first proper job as a computer programmer was for Format Tripos Ltd. who produced software for animal feed manufacturers. I worked there from 1986 to 1988.

Lacerta Technology Ltd.

Lacerta Technology Ltd. design and manufacturer scientific instruments, in particular devices to aid in the measurement and characterisation of polymers using thermal analysis and related techniques. The company was formed out of what remained when the previous company Triton Technology Ltd. was sold to Mettler Toledo.

Computer programming

My main career for over thirty years has been as a computer programmer and software engineer. I am currently available to work part time on small projects, so please get in touch to discuss any programming or website design jobs you may have.

I am currently working part-time from home as a website developer mostly on small one-off projects. I am proficient in the basic website development tools and systems, html, css, javascript, php and mysql.

HTML or Hypertext Markup Language is the standard language that is used to define the content of web pages on the internet. I have been using HTML to design and build websites for many years. Nowadays most websites also require knowledge of CSS, Javascript and MySql.

PHP is a server-side scripting language that allows a website to be produced dynamically, i.e. in response to user input, or data held in a database, etc. The PHP program basically determines the HTML code that is output.

Cascading Style Sheets

HTML is the standard language that is used to define the content of web pages on the internet and CSS is now the standard way of defining how a browser should present that content for the user.

Javascript is the standard client-side scripting language used in website design. Javascript code runs within the browser on your pc or device when you view a website, and allows changes to be made dynamically, e.g. for animations or changes to what is displayed based upon user's settings such as screen sizes, etc.

BASIC programming language

I taught myself to program in BASIC on the ZX81 and Commodore 64 home computers. Since then I have programmed in various versions of the language including Microsoft QuickBasic, VB6, VBA and Vb.Net

VBA is a version of Visual Basic embedded in Microsoft's Office suite of programs. I have worked mainly with VBA in Excel.

Visual Basic .Net

When Triton Technology developed the new identiPol QA instrument we took the opportunity to move to the latest software development environment for Microsoft Windows which was .NET. As we already had a lot of software written in VB6 I decided to implement the new software in Vb.Net.

Microsoft DotNet Framework

When Triton Technology developed the new identiPol QA instrument we took the opportunity to move to the latest software development tools. As we already had a lot of software written in VB6 I decided to implement the new software in Vb.Net.

C programming language

My first encounter with the C programming language was when I was working at Polymer Laboratories.

C++ programming language

I worked programming in C++ at Polymer Laboratories when they were taken over by Rheometrics Scientific and I continued working in C++ at my next job at Consort Securities.

C# programming language

I have done some work programming in C# at Triton Technology Ltd. and then Lacerta Technology Ltd..

MySQL is the database system commonly used to store data used by website servers. It is a free to use system and is easily interfaced with the common Apache web server system. It is therefore much more common for use in general purpose website design and development, but still has the power and complexity if necessary that larger database system such as SQL Server and Oracle can provide.

Oracle Databases

I worked with Oracle databases at Parallax and Keane and have developed a good working knowledge of database programming and relational database design.

Microsoft SQL Server

I worked with SQL Server at Consort Securities Systems which used a database to store data imported from the stock exchange's Crest system. Here I developed a good working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.

Triton Technology Ltd.

I worked for Triton Technology Ltd. as software and IT manager for many years and continued to work for Lacerta Technology Ltd. which was formed from what remained after the company was sold to Mettler Toledo.

I was working at Parallax Solutions Ltd. when the company was taken over by the UK division of Keane Inc., a large American software company.

Parallax Solutions Ltd.

I worked at Parallax Solutions Ltd. in Coventry from 1998 to 2001 working mainly in Centura Team Developer (Gupta SQL Windows) and Oracle.

Consort Securities Systems Ltd.

I worked at Consort Securities Systems Limited from 1995 to 1998.

Polymer Laboratories Ltd

I worked for Polymer Laboratories in Loughborough from around 1988 to 1995. Initially as a computer programmer and latterly as software manager in charge of the department.

My first proper job as a computer programmer was for Format Tripos Ltd. who produced software for animal feed manufacturers. I worked there from 1986 to 1988.

I am fairly active on Facebook although nowadays it is mostly just posting my daily Wordle results. I should probably use Twitter and other sites more for promoting gigs etc... but I have got out of the habit of doing this since lockdown. I seem to be doing fairly well for gigs at the moment though, so perhaps it isn't necessary. I also have accounts at Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Twitch, Linked In and YouTube.

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