Partner & Co-founder
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Partner & Co-founder at hedgehog lab
- Past
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- Freelance Software Engineer/web developer (Self-employed)
- Technical Lead /Architect at TH_NK
- Lead Developer at RTC North
- Freelance Software Engineer/web developer (Self-employed)
- Education
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- University of Sunderland
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Mark Forster’s Summary
Mark has worked in the software industry since 2001 developing applications for the web specialising in both Java and ASP.net platforms.
Working Freelance, Mark was has worked for a variety of clients all with very differnet and very specific needs, exposing him to an assortment of technologies and platforms. This has proven to be a great learning experience from which the knowledge gained has been invaluable.
Throughout his career Mark has adopted many roles from Senior Developer overseeing teams successfully implement projects to Technical Architect, designing and developing both high level and low level designs for banking applications in the lending sector.
Now, Director of Technology and Products at hedgehoglab, Mark's is responsible for directing and overseeing the development of all internal and client facing projects.
Mark has a keen eye for software design, the results of which can be seen the quality of the work he produces. His passion for the software industry is matched only by his enthusiasm to work to the highest of standards.
Mark Forster’s Specialties:
Marks skills include:
Java, ASP, C#
CSS, XHTML, Javascript
XML , XSL
Mark specialises in:
Design patterns and system architecture,
Data and algorithm abstraction,
Service oriented systems,
Enterprise level development
Mark Forster’s Experience
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Partner & Co-founder
hedgehog lab
(Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
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Freelance Software Engineer/web developer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)
April 2007 — May 2007 (2 months)
For a short period mark was involved in developing the client facing aspects of a web analytics package. Mark's role saw him developing the UI both the coded and visual aspects of the system to enhance the user experience the results of which where clearly visible in the feedback recieved from customers when the package was released.
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Technical Lead /Architect
TH_NK
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
February 2006 — April 2007 (1 year 3 months)
As Technical Lead, Mark was responsible for overseeing the technical implentation of the client facing aspects of a blue chip clients internet banking application.
From requirements to deployment Mark worked to the strict restraints of producing a platform that was both Web accessible and driven by user centered design whilst producing high quality, robust and web optimised deliverables. -
Lead Developer
RTC North
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)
September 2003 — February 2006 (2 years 6 months)
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Freelance Software Engineer/web developer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)
September 2000 — August 2003 (3 years )
Mark Forster’s Education
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University of Sunderland
2:1 , Software Engineering
Additional Information
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Mark Forster’s Groups:
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RTC North
Mark Forster’s Contact Settings
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