Owner, Simkin Solutions
United Kingdom
- Current
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- Owner at Simkin Solutions
- Owner at Lateral Arts
- Past
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- Software Development Manager at Sibelius Software
- Analyst Developer/Programmer at DE Shaw
- Games Developer at IE
- Chief Software Engineer at Intelligent Office Company
- Software Developer at Softwright Solutions Limited
- Analyst Programmer/Developer at Speedwing Logica
- Programmer/Developer at Quibique Systems
- PC Analyst Programmer/Developer at Jaguar Cars
- PC Support and Programming at Jordan and Sons
- Technical Support Engineer at Hewlett-Packard
- Education
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- University of Essex
- University of Essex
- University of Bristol
- Wellington College
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Simon Whiteside’s Summary
I've worked mainly as a technical person - architecting, team leading and coding.
I enjoy working closely with "visionaries" who want to translate a new idea into reality. After many years of working in the industry, I can generally see a clear and efficient way to do so.
My goal is to continue being excited and interested in what I do - which requires being involved with intelligent and energetic clients.
Simon Whiteside’s Specialties:
I specialise in developing technical solutions to meet business needs.
I work with clients to develop the IT infrastructure and software that will provide profit for their company.
I work quickly to develop custom, bespoke software systems.
My main technical skills are in Java, C++ and PHP on Linux and Windows.
Simon Whiteside’s Experience
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Owner
Simkin Solutions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
August 2000 — Present (7 years 10 months)
Founder and chief engineer in a small, specialised software house.
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Owner
Lateral Arts
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
September 1995 — Present (12 years 9 months)
Owner of company running an online art gallery for contemporary artists
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Software Development Manager
Sibelius Software
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 1997 — September 1999 (2 years 7 months)
Team leader and architect for Sibelius development team - taking product from Acorn Archimedes to Windows and Mac platforms.
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Analyst Developer/Programmer
DE Shaw
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 1996 — April 1996 (4 months)
Developed securities feed ingesters and analysis routines
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Games Developer
IE
(Computer Software industry)
1996 — 1996 (less than a year)
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Chief Software Engineer
Intelligent Office Company
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
September 1993 — December 1995 (2 years 4 months)
Managed development team for EIS development platform called Track - for Windows and OS/2
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Software Developer
Softwright Solutions Limited
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 1992 — September 1993 (1 year 7 months)
Team member for development of NeWI distributed object system on Windows and OS/2
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Analyst Programmer/Developer
Speedwing Logica
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 1991 — March 1992 (6 months)
Analyst Programmer/Developer (C++ on OS/2 1.3)
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Programmer/Developer
Quibique Systems
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 1990 — September 1991 (1 year)
Programmer/Developer ('C'/Assembler/Basic)
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PC Analyst Programmer/Developer
Jaguar Cars
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Automotive industry)
March 1989 — July 1989 (5 months)
PC Analyst Programmer/Developer (Clipper/'C')
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PC Support and Programming
Jordan and Sons
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Legal Services industry)
October 1987 — March 1989 (1 year 6 months)
PC Support and Programming/Development (dBase III/Quick Basic)
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Technical Support Engineer
Hewlett-Packard
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)
November 1983 — July 1984 (9 months)
Technical Support for HP3000/1000
Simon Whiteside’s Education
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University of Essex
MSc (Distinction), Computer Science, 1990 — 1991
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University of Essex
MA, Continental Philosophy, 1989 — 1990
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University of Bristol
BA (2:1), Mathematics and Philosophy, 1984 — 1987
- Activities and Societies:
- President of the Philosophy Society
Sub-Editor Cogito Philosophy Magazine
Treasurer of the Jazz Club
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Wellington College
5 A-Levels, 12 O-Levels, 1979 — 1983
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LinkedIn UK 1st Million Members member
Simon Whiteside’s Contact Settings
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