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CURRICULUM VITAE
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Chartered IT
professional with extensive experience of testing, much of that
in a Test Management role. Has worked across a wide range of
sectors, particularly financial, banking, telecomms and retail.
This experience has been gained on most types of platform, such
as Client/Server, Multi-tier, Web/E-commerce, UNIX, Mainframes,
PCs, Databases, Object Oriented and Internet based systems. Is a
certified ISEB tester (to Practitioner level) and also has a
background in Project Management, Quality Assurance and
Business Process Engineering.
TARGET POSITION SOUGHT:
Test Manager, Test
Coordinator, Test Consultant
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Company |
Positions Held |
Dates |
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Contracting Positions:- |
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01/1994 - Now |
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Test Consultant/Team
Leader – Basel II
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Implementation Test
Coordinator – NHS Programme
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Test Coordinator –
Mortgage Systems Migration
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Test Team Leader – MOT
Computerisation project
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Programme Test Manager
– Retail/Supply Chain systems
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Test Coordinator –
SWIFT testing, Bank systems migration
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Programme Test Manager
– Web application
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Test Team Manager – CRM
systems
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Test Manager – Equity/FI/Stock
Lending applications
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Test
Strategist/Coordinator - Loans
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Senior Test Manager –
Bank Y2k testing
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Integration / UAT
Manager – Telco Billing
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Test Consultant - Telco
Billing
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Test Manager –
Electricity Billing
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Test Team Leader –
Telco Billing
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Test Consultant –
Configuration Management application |
11/04 – 03/05
06/04 – 11/04
01/04 – 06/04
10/03 – 01/04
03/03 – 09/03
06/01 – 10/02
09/00 – 06/01
12/99 – 09/00
09/98 – 12/99
06/98 – 08/98
07/97 – 06/98
10/96 – 07/97
07/96 – 09/96
04/95 – 07/96
04/94 – 03/95
01/94 – 04/94
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Permanent Positions:- |
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Project Manager,
Testing Manager, QA Manager, Process Manager |
09/1985 - 12/1993 |
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Systems Analyst/Project Manager |
10/1982 - 09/1985 |
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Consultant |
03/1981 - 09/1982 |
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IT Manager |
03/1978 - 02/1981 |
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Data Analyst |
09/1976 - 03/1978 |
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Project Manager, Software
Programmer, Analyst/Programmer |
01/1970 - 09/1976 |
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
DETAILS:
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Test Consultant/Team Leader |
November 2004 to now |
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Set-up, coordinated and
carried out the System Testing of the Basel II
regulatory changes for [snip].com. The role involved
producing Test Strategy, Test Plan, devising the Test
Process and leading a small team to define tests, set up
data and carry out the tests. This hands-on role
required considerable involvement in the preparation and
execution of tests. Environment comprised Unix, Oracle,
Oracle Financials, Datawarehouse/Discoverer, SAS
modelling, Informatica. Test tools used included Test
Director, PVCS Dimensions, Toad, SQLPlus. |
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Implementation Test Coordinator |
June 2004 to November 2004
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the role involved
managing the end to end implementation/technical test
process, covering the deployment of systems for the NHS
IT programme. Produced Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test
Reports and advised and guided test teams on best
practices. Liaised with customers and suppliers.
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Test Coordinator |
January 2004 to June 2004 |
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responsible for a team
testing the migration of a number of group mortgage
systems to Lynx Summit based on a common Unix platform.
Produced a test strategy and plan for the migration
testing and defined the test process/tools. Recruited
staff and acquired tools. Produced test conditions,
cases and scripts. Test tools used included Test
Director, WinRunner, PVCS Tracker, Toad, SQLPlus.
Platforms tested included mainframe/MVS, Sun/Unix,
Dec/VMS, Oracle, DB2, SQL. |
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Test Team Leader |
October 2003 to January 2004 |
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on a large project to
computerise the MOT was responsible for managing a test
team through preparation and execution of System Tests
for a new phase of this large PFI project. Carried out
test process improvement and implemented a new test
process. Wrote the Test Plan document. Tracked and
reported progress. Systems tested were based on Windows
2000/Linux, Java client and mainframe server. Test tools
used included Quick Test Pro. |
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Programme Test Manager |
March 2003 to October 2003 |
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responsible for
producing test strategies/plans, defining and
implementing test processes, starting up test teams,
managing teams though preparation phases and subsequent
execution. Maintained test logs, metrics and defect
analysis. Tracked and reported progress. Tests managed
covered Systems & Integration Tests, Performance Tests,
User Acceptance Tests. Systems tested included retail
merchandising (JDA), EPOS (Vision), stock control and
logistics (Manhattan), web portals and Datawarehouse/Cognos.
Environment consisted of [snip] RS6000, AIX, Citrix,
Oracle/SQL. Test tools used included Loadrunner,
Winrunner. |
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IT Consultant |
November 2002 to January 2003 |
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a number of ad-hoc
general consultancy activities doing small-scale pc
development, mainly using VB, MS Office tools, e.g.
customer database, invoicing application, web site
design and implementation. |
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Test Coordinator |
June 2001 to October 2002 |
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initially set up
processes and managed functional testing of new payments
systems (ProPay). Later responsible for the planning,
preparation and execution of system integration tests
for the migration of the payment systems (CHAPS, SWIFT)
from Natwest to [snip]. Carried out
quality assurance reviews of development work.
Subsequently managed the test team through a number of
migration releases, covering functional and
non-functional testing of tailored packages and system
integration testing across 40+ systems. Systems covered
payments systems (Propay, Chaps, Swift), bank accounting
systems, foreign exchange systems, data warehousing
system. Assisted user acceptance test. Environment
consisted of: [snip] mainframe, MQ, MVS, DB2, CICS,
Oracle/SQL. Test tools used included Test Director,
WinRunner, PVCS Tracker. |
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Programme Test Manager |
September 2000 to June 2001 |
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responsible for
managing the testing of all applications for a new
financial services web company. Produced overall test
strategy and test plans. Set up test department from
scratch. Defined test processes to international
standards, hired staff, executed testing of iterative
development across functional testing, integration
testing, performance testing, security testing. Carried
out usability/prototype and user acceptance testing.
Carried out quality assurance review of development
testing. Provided defect management, participated in
defect reviews and coordinated build teams for fixes.
Acquired test tools (Test Director 7, Quick Test Prof,
Webload. Managed 3rd party involvement.
System based on 3-tier architecture comprising J2EE, EJB,
Apache, Tomcat, BEA Weblogic, XML, Oracle DB, MS
SourceSafe. Applications covered: web GUI, funds,
insurance, mortgages, content management, CRM. Set up
and managed defect management process. |
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Test Manager |
December 1999 to September 2000 |
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responsible for
defining and setting up the test facility for a large
(200+ person) programme to develop new web and call
centre systems (Web, On-line billing, CRM) on multi-tier
client/server/web technology, using PC, iTV, CTI/IVR
telephony voice recognition, SMS and WAP. Defined and
implemented the test strategy, plans, test procedures,
tools and staff for this programme, based on BSI 7925 &
IEEE 829 testing standards. Executed manual/automated
tests. Reviewed development specifications and tests.
Tools implemented and used included: TPLAN, Test
Director, WinRunner, LoadRunner. Work involved web
testing, performance testing, client/server system and
user acceptance testing. Applications based on Clarify
CRM, Forte Middleware, Broadvision web server, Java,
XML, Oracle/SQL. |
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Test Manager |
September 1998 to December 1999 |
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for this Fund Asset
Management company was responsible for setting up and
managing the Year 2000 testing. Defined and implemented
the test strategy, plans, methods, tools and recruited
staff for this large project involving the testing of
many internal (front/back office) and external
applications. Set up and carried out
Integration/Regression testing of several applications,
including Hi-Invest. Coordinated and executed the
testing over several locations. Environment consisted of
UNIX, VAX/VMS, PC/NT, IIS/ASP, Informix, Sybase, SQL
Server, Access and Visual Basic. Tools used included QA
Director/QA Run, File-Aid, T-Plan, MS SourceSafe. Set up
and managed defect management process. |
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Test Strategist/Coordinator |
June 1998 to August 1998 |
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for this major retail
bank produced a test strategy for a new loans system
development based on Object Oriented techniques.
Environment consisted of client server application with
Internet front-end. Tools used included: Rational Rose,
Requisite Pro, UML, ClearCase. Project deferred. |
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Senior Test Manager |
July 1997 to June 1998 |
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responsible for setting
up and managing Y2K testing for Unisys/Abbey National.
Defined and introduced methods and tools for a large
project involving the testing of over 150 systems.
Evaluated and acquired test tool set. Designed in-house
test management tool. Liaised with senior bank staff,
suppliers and Unisys management. Set up several teams
and managed the concurrent testing of a number of
bespoke applications (e.g. credit card, current &
savings account, mortgages, etc) on varied environments,
including: [snip]/MVS, Unisys mainframe, UNIX, VAX/VMS, PC,
NT/DOS, Oracle/SQL, SQL Server, Sybase. Tools used
included: QA Director/QARun, QA Hiperstation, File-Aid,
PVCS Version/Tracker. Assisted Unisys to develop a Y2k
package approach for general sales. |
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Integration / User Acceptance
Test Manager |
October 1996 to July 1997 |
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responsible for the
System Integration and User Acceptance Testing of a new
telecoms billing system for C&WC, including the
migration of data from existing systems. Defined the
test approach/plan and supervised the preparation and
execution of the tests. Executed tests. Environment
consisted of [snip]/MVS/Cobol/DB2/CICS mainframe, UNIX and
PC systems. Used tools such as QA Playback, File-Aid,
and Method/1 methodology.
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followed through with a
successful implementation of the release. Was also
responsible for the planning and coordination of all
activities for the live implementation. Defined a
strategy for implementation, produced work plans,
carried out installation tests/dress rehearsals and
managed the cut-over to successful live operation. |
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Test Consultant |
July 1996 to September 1996 |
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short term assignment
to define and execute the Integration Testing of a
global telecoms billing system, liaising with developers
in the UK and USA. Based on [snip]/MVS with
Gupta/SQL client/server front end. |
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Test Team Manager |
April 1995 to July 1996 |
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prepared and carried
out tests, devised test strategies, produced and
implemented test methods, test plans and quality
assurance for the system test of one of the largest
[snip]
application projects, using full lifecycle testing
methodology. This was a Client/Server billing system for
the Electricity Distribution industry based on [snip]/MVS
mainframe DB2 Server, Smalltalk Client and OS/2 Server.
Set up and managed a team of user personnel to carry out
quality assurance reviews and test the system, including
both detailed functional testing and end to end testing
using business processes. Used [snip] proprietary test
tools. Set up defect tracking process. |
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Test Team Leader |
April 1994 to March 1995 |
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carried out analysis
and design for telecoms billing systems and Walker
Accounts Receivable Package in [snip]/MVS/CICS/Oracle/SQL
environment, using SSADM structured methods on a Prince
project.
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Defined and installed
the system testing process, estimated/planned the
testing and prepared system test plans from functional
specifications. Undertook system testing of delivered
system and later managed the test team till successful
implementation. Tools used included: QA Playback,
File-Aid, Method/1 methodology. Set up defect tracking
process. |
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[snip] Development |
Test Consultant |
January 1994 to April 1994 |
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undertook system
testing of a new client/server object oriented product
for [snip], responsibilities included writing and
reviewing test plan/scripts, running system tests,
controlling problem resolution. Object oriented
environment consisted of: UNIX platforms, including
Sun/Solaris, [snip]/AIX, HP/UX, coded in C++. |
Permanent
Employment Details:
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Permanent positions as below |
September 1985 to December 1993 |
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Business Process Manager |
January 1992 to December 1993 |
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Deputy Programme Manager
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January 1990 to January 1992 |
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Project Manager/Release Manager |
January 1989 to December 1989 |
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QA/Testing Manager |
September 1985 to December 1988 |
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Systems Analyst/Project Manager
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October 1982 to September 1985 |
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Consultant |
March 1981 to October 1982 |
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IT Manager |
April 1978 to March 1981 |
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Data Analyst |
September 1976 to March 1978 |
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Programmer to Project Manager |
January 1970 to September 1976 |
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
TESTING:
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BCS ISEB certified tester (to
Practioner level)
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Set up testing functions and
carried out testing using structured methods,
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Installed and used IEEE 829 &
BSI/BCS 7925 testing standards,
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Defined test strategies/test
models/test methods, conforming to the above standards,
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Designed and implemented
bespoke test tools,
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Selected, implemented and used
many automated testing tools, including QA Run / Director,
WinRunner, Quick Test Prof, Test Director, LoadRunner, T-Plan,
Webload and bespoke tools,
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Estimated testing, created
estimating models and produced test plans,
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Managed testing functions
through the full project lifecycle, set up control, quality and
reporting mechanisms,
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Experienced in carrying out
System/Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing, Regression
Testing, End to End Testing, System Integration Testing, User
Acceptance Testing, Installation Testing and Y2K testing,
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Set up and managed Defect,
Risk, Change, Release and Configuration Management processes,
using a variety of bespoke and proprietary tools,
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Ensured compliance with
internal and external audit requirements.
BUSINESS / SYSTEMS
ANALYSIS:
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Produced systems
requirements/functional specifications for various industry
sectors (utilities, banking, logistics),
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Experience of working with
end-users and senior management,
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Used Modus, SDM, SADT, SSADM,
UML structured analysis techniques,
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Used Excelerator, IDEF,
Rational Rose case tools,
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ISEB SSADM Certification,
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Trained in Object Oriented
Analysis/Design, UML
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Experience of Business Process
Analysis.
PROJECT
PLANNING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
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Managed small to large (up to
80 man year) projects,
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Estimated, planned and proposed
projects,
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Set up and ran project support
functions (Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, etc)
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Experience of PMW, Artemis,
Superproject, OpenPlan and MS Project planning tools,
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Experience of ITIL standard
processes
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Experience of and trained in
Prince2 and several other project management methods.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
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Set up and ran quality
management functions,
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Carried out Quality Assurance,
Quality Control functions,
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Implemented Fagan Inspections,
reviews, walkthroughs,
OTHER RELEVANT
SKILLS:
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Experienced in use of operating
systems: UNIX(Solaris, HP, AIX), Windows (98/ME/XP/2000/NT), MAC
OS, VAX/MVS, VAX/VMS, ICL/VME, DOS, IBM OS/2,
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Trained in C++, Smalltalk,
Pascal, Visual Basic, Java, Javascript
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Experienced with Web
technologies – HTML, XML
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Experience of Networking.
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Experienced with SQL and
trained in INGRES (4GL, Forms, Vision)
PERSONAL DETAILS:
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Health:
Good |
Marital Status:
Married, two children |
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Date of Birth:
23/09/46 |
Place:
Leeds |
Nationality:
British |
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
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1958-1965 |
Waterloo Grammar School |
8 GCE 'O'
Levels, 3 GCE 'A' Levels (Maths, Physics, Geography) |
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1966-1969 |
London University |
B.Sc. Honours
Degree (2nd) in Geography/ Economics |
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1997 – now |
Open University |
MSc Computing,
course in progress |
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Member British Computer Society |
BCS ISEB Certified Tester
(Practioner Level) |
BCS ISEB SSADM
Certification |
INTERESTS:
Investment club, sailing, golf, tennis, photography, video,
reading, music, walking, cycling.
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