Contract Software Engineer at Multepos Computer Systems
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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- Contract Software Engineer at Multepos Computer Systems
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- Technical Development Manager at Fitness First
- Senior Systems Programmer at Barclays Bank PLC
- Lead Software Developer at Hugh Symons Group PLC
- Software Developer at Wireless Data Services
- Technical Support Engineer at Wireless Data Services
- Education
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- Bournemouth and Poole College
- Highcliffe
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Richard Slade’s Summary
• A Microsoft development professional with 10 years experience.
• Manager of diverse technical teams, developing quality software for Windows and the Internet
• In-depth, technical understanding of .NET and Web environments, including OO design and GOF design patterns
• Experience of both Agile (XP) and ITIL methodologies
• Full SDLC experience during 9 years for clients such as Microsoft, Orange and Fitness First
Richard Slade’s Specialties:
Technology
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C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Object Orientation, Web Services, SOA, Build and Continuous Integration, Software Architecture, XML, CSS, Design patterns, Test Driven Development, Agile methodologies, IIS, Photoshop, VSS, MySQL, SQL Server 7 - 2008
Management
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Management of teams 2-15, Training, Budget control, KPIs, Recruitment, Technical project management, client liaison, dealing with 3rd party vendors
Richard Slade’s Experience
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Contract Software Engineer
Multepos Computer Systems
(Computer Software industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
Undertaking a MySQL 5.1, SQL Server 2008 and .NET based project to design key enhancements to the UK's premier Point of Sale systems for Pharmacy. Currently working on a MtSQL to SQL Server 2008 custom replication model to bring new product functionalty including a complete Head Office system using WinForms, Telerik Rad Controls and SQL Server 2008, and a custom written replication model between SQL Server and MySQL.
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Technical Development Manager
Fitness First
(Public Company; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2006 — November 2008 (2 years 8 months)
Technical leadership of 15 Developers, DBAs and System Testers on bespoke, operational systems for the UK’s 180 strong retail Fitness chain. Managing multiple project streams (web and distributed)
• Translating business requirements into tangible technical solutions.
• Designing web and windows based software using .C#, VB.NET, VB6 and SQL Server.
• Coding real world and prototype solutions using C#.NET / SQL Server using object oriented frameworks
• Implementation of new IT practices to deliver more robust and better quality software.
Achievements
• Reduced cost in the business by around £30,000 per year by negotiating a new SMS provider contract, designing a subscription based, SMS Engine service, coding and implementing the service throughout the business
• Increased product stability and quality by implementing a continuous build, test and integration system -
Senior Systems Programmer
Barclays Bank PLC
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BARC; Banking industry)
February 2005 — April 2006 (1 year 3 months)
Technical leadership of 9 Developers on ASP.NET (C#) projects to e-enable the HR processes across the branch network
• Set up team, code framework and continuous integration systems. Introduced Agile type methodologies
• Design of web based and web services solutions in ASP.NET. (C#)
• Mentoring and daily leadership of perm and contract staff.
• Ensuring code standards and quality.
Achievements
• Implemented new HR systems to 75,000 staff, before deadline and under budget -
Lead Software Developer
Hugh Symons Group PLC
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2003 — April 2005 (1 year 10 months)
Leading a small team on ASP.NET (C#) and mobile device projects to deliver a bespoke Service Delivery System
• Introduction of best practices, code quality systems and Agile type methodologies.
• Design and coding in ASP.NET a Service Delivery system.
• Database design and implementation.
Achievements
• Delivered quality software allowing the company to retain and gain 2 new Service Delivery contracts -
Software Developer
Wireless Data Services
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Telecommunications industry)
May 2000 — May 2003 (3 years 1 month)
Developing web solutions for external clients such as Microsoft, Orange and Nokia using ASP, ASP.NET (C# and VB.NET) and J2EE
• Main developer on 2 year project to produce the Orange Developers Forum in ASP. Delivered training to Orange on the system
• Designed and implemented Orange OTA configuration website (still in use 6 years on) using XSLT, XML and ASP
• Mentoring of Junior Developers
Achievements
• Won “Most Improved Developer” at the annual awards in 2001 -
Technical Support Engineer
Wireless Data Services
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Telecommunications industry)
May 1999 — May 2000 (1 year 1 month)
Supporting users of mobile technology for BT Cellnet, Nokia and One2One
• Technical authoring of knowledge articles
• Research and development of solutions for mobile providers in order to support end users
Achievements
• Asked to help develop the worlds first commercially available WAP site after building a WAP gateway in spare office time
• Wrote a complete Help system for an Irish Internet Service Provider and project managed the same project.
Richard Slade’s Education
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Bournemouth and Poole College
1990 — 1992
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Highcliffe
1981 — 1985
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