Tim Long

Current

Partner at LiveCRM.biz
Founder and Group Leader at South Wales Small Business Specialist Group
Owner & Technology Consultant at TiGra Networks (Sole Proprietorship)

Software Architect at TiGra Astronomy (Sole Proprietorship)

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Past

Software Engineer at Nortel Networks
Senior Software Engineer at Cisco Systems
Software Engineer at Ascom Telecommunications

Senior Software Engineer at Global Telecommunication Laboratories
Software Engineer at VTech Communications
Software Engineer at Tetrel

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Education

The University of Glamorgan
Fareham Technical College

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9 people have recommended Tim

Connections

183 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

Tim Long’s Summary

Small business IT
Software and Firmware development
Astronomy
Telecommunications
Computer Networking and Services

Tim Long’s Specialties:

IT infrastructure
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server
Computer Networking
Software and Firmware Development

Tim Long’s Experience

Partner

LiveCRM.biz

(Information Technology and Services industry)

July 2008 — Present (4 months)

LiveCRM.biz is a subscription-based, hosted Customer Relationship Management system that unlocks the hidden information in your customer database. You don't need to buy a server or even a new computer. Just sign up and we do the rest. Our solution is based in industry leading CRM software that works in your web browser or fully integrated into Microsoft Outlook, so you don't need to learn new systems, just keep using what you're already used to.
Founder and Group Leader

South Wales Small Business Specialist Group

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Information Services industry)

November 2005 — Present (3 years)

SWSBSG was fromed to bring together IT professionals in and around South Wales to form a forum for collaborative ventures. Working on the principle that a rising tide lifts all ships, the group aims to improve our skills and businesses through face-to-face interaction, presentations, workshops and other events. The group was launched with funding from Microsoft though we are independent from any particular vendor. Membership of the group is open to anyone who provides IT and related services to small businesses. Membership is not open to end users or those who are employed as IT personnel within their own organisation. We encourage (but do not require) members to gain the Microsoft Small Business Specialist accreditation.
Owner & Technology Consultant
TiGra Networks (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Computer Networking industry)

November 2005 — Present (3 years)

TiGra Networks specialises in providing and managing IT and Communications Technology for small and medium businesses. We'll get involved in any computer-related task or problem and our Managed IT Plans are designed to provide worry-free, secure, reliable computer networks for businesses of any size. Our particular speciality is Microsoft Small Business Server for businesses with 2 to 75 computers.

I perform all of the technical functions at TiGra, from building computers to installing, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting software and networks. I also act as a business IT advisor. I am a Microsoft Certified Professional and an accredited Microsoft Small Business Specialist and in 2007 I was awarded the prestigious "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" award for my work with Windows Small Business Server. TiGra Networks is a Microsoft Partner and has a strong focus on providing business solutions founded on Microsoft software.
Software Architect
TiGra Astronomy (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)

2001 — Present (7 years)

As the owner and software architect at TiGra Astronomy I design and produce software and device drivers for astronomers and astronomy equipment. I take on custom development work and produce software sold as ShareWare. I also help amateur and professional astronomers with observatory and telescope commissioning and was involved in commissioning the largest optical telescope in the British Isles.
Software Engineer

Nortel Networks

(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

1995 — 2001 (6 years)
Senior Software Engineer

Cisco Systems

(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

2000 — 2001 (1 year)
Software Engineer

Ascom Telecommunications

(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

1995 — 1997 (2 years)
Senior Software Engineer

Global Telecommunication Laboratories

(Information Technology and Services industry)

1996 — 1997 (1 year)
Software Engineer

VTech Communications

(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

1994 — 1995 (1 year)
Software Engineer

Tetrel

(Information Technology and Services industry)

1988 — 1993 (5 years)

Tim Long’s Education

The University of Glamorgan

B.Sc, Computer studies, 1981 — 1986

When I was studying there, it was called The Polytechnic of Wales.
Fareham Technical College

1979 — 1981

Additional Information

Tim Long’s Websites:

Tim Long’s Interests:

Astronomy, caving, new technology, IT, information technology, gadgets, software, small business, Microsoft

Tim Long’s Groups:

South Wales Small Business Specialists (IT service providers)
GTi Businesses
MAPUG (Meade Advanced Products User Group)
ASCOM (Astronomy Common Object Model) Initiative