Andy Britcliffe

Current

Co-founder and Chief Software Architect at sharpcloud Ltd

Past

Software Development Consultant at Microsoft
Founder and Director at CharityCheckout.com
Senior Technical Consultant at Conchango

Senior Technical Consultant at Conchango US Inc.
Systems Development Manager at Cabinet Office
Senior Interface Developer at Bluewave
Internet Development Manager at National Express

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Education

Aston University

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Industry

Computer Software

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Andy Britcliffe’s Summary

I am a highly capable and experienced software developer and technical lead who is a hard working team player that can deliver strong leadership as well as listen to people’s thoughts and ideas. I am thoroughly committed to making the most of my ability and feel I have the qualities to deliver world class software using best of breed skills and methodologies. I am passionate about building great software that will make a difference for the end users.

I have an in-depth knowledge of C#, MS Dev life cycle, VSTS (Visual Studio Team Services), MSF (Microsoft Solution Framework), .Net Framework, SQL Server, MS SharePoint Services, WCF (Windows Communication Foundation), WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), Silverlight, HTML, CSS and Javascript, Ajax frameworks such as JQuery and ASP.net Ajax and Browser Technologies. I also have development experience in Ruby on Rails, Python, MySql and numerous other open source technologies. I also have experience with cloud computer and Software as a Service (SaaS)

Andy Britcliffe’s Specialties:

Software development, Web development, Web 2.0.
Examples of Industries worked in:

Retail
Finance
Energy
Travel
Transport

Andy Britcliffe’s Experience

Co-founder and Chief Software Architect

sharpcloud Ltd

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)

Co-founder of sharpcloud, a software company specialising in Corporate Portfolio Selection.

My role responsibilities include design, implementation and management of sharpcloud's software architecture.

sharpcloud is unique in bringing together advanced optimisation, risk simulation and visual analytics in an easy to use software application. sharpcloud presents clear, insightful information to decision makers, allowing them to confidently identify and select the best portfolio of strategic initiatives to maximise their business value.
Software Development Consultant

Microsoft

(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

December 2007 — January 2009 (1 year 2 months)

My role consists of leading and being part of a team of Microsoft enterprise application developers working in technically complex scenarios. It involves interfacing with other project team members, building solutions based on Microsoft’s enterprise products and other supporting technologies, as well as working closely with the Microsoft product teams. The role also involves being a trusted advisor to customers through delivery of consulting engagements that exceed the customers’ expectations.
Founder and Director

CharityCheckout.com

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

November 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 2 months)

Technical Development, Marketing of Charity web site application developed to drive social responsibility and enable people to do something to help those less fortunate than ourselves without extra personal financial cost.

The site has been developed on a UNIX platform using the great Ruby on Rails and MySQL.

Run in my spare time.
Senior Technical Consultant

Conchango

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

May 2005 — November 2007 (2 years 7 months)

In my role I was responsible for the architecture, analysis and design, construction, testing and implementation of .NET Win Form and Web Form applications and to provide consultancy on Microsoft technologies to Conchango's high profile clients using agile development methodologies (Scrum).

Work Achievements included:
• Technical Lead for Virgin Atlantic iTravel project.
• Technical Lead for a Silverlight proof of concept project for Microsoft.
• Lead UI Development, Engineering practices and Build management for global Chevron US .
• Stream Technical lead developing a C# .Net 2.0 SOA Pharmacy application for Boots UK store network (1400 stores)
• Technical Lead on development for Lloyds of London (Lloyds.com) leading a development team of 6.
Senior Technical Consultant

Conchango US Inc.

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

September 2006 — August 2007 (1 year )

Worked as a Senior Technical Consultant on the West Coast of America for bluechip energy companies specialising in .Net development.
Systems Development Manager

Cabinet Office

(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Legislative Office industry)

February 2003 — May 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Senior Interface Developer

Bluewave

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

2000 — 2002 (2 years )

Working for leading web agency. Work involved leading front end web development (xhtml,Javascript,CSS,ASP) for brands such as VW, British Airways, GSK.
Internet Development Manager

National Express

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

June 1999 — May 2000 (1 year )

I was responsible for the design and development of NationalExpress.co.uk, Eurolines.co.uk and GoByCoach.co.uk

Andy Britcliffe’s Education

Aston University

MAS , 1997 — 1999

Incomplete due to job offer (3 years fully passed - 1 year to go) - hoping to complete in the future.

Activities and Societies:

Managerial Administrative Studies