Curriculum Vitae
I am an experienced software engineer and consultant, offering a wide range and depth of skills and abilities. Over the last twelve years I have mainly performed software development to financial institutions and enterprises across Europe, typically integration. I am adept at working with existing teams, as well as being well motivated to self-start projects. I have developed solutions in Java, C/C++, Delphi, VB, and ProLog and have successfully operated as architect, team leader, build manager, process designer and project documentation, mentor and trainer.
Experience
2003-2006 |
CSC Financial Services, 3r/AWD |
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3r is an n-tier CRM system, written in Java and C++ communicating using XML over DCOM/EJB, and integrated with AWD (workflow and document imaging)
- Developer on AWD Workflow solution to both provide web based access to all features of workflow product and also integrate workflow with business using XML transformations.
- 3 months, Denmark
- I was a senior software engineer, mentor, and team leader on a key integration project for two merged businesses to provide a single integrated call-centre/desktop but keep separate branding.
- 1 year, Ireland
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1998-2003 |
CSC Financial Services, A.I.A |
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A.I.A is a pension system, written in OO ProLog, fully customised for each client.
- Worked as a senior developer on the PAPYRUS document/printing team in the final year of a 5-year project to develop a pan-European platform. Wrote tools and introduced new processes/development workflow to provide rapid development and issue resolution.
- 1 year, Switzerland
- I was the architect on a Scandinavian Tax Engine for A.I.A, to be configurable for current and all future tax legislation. I managed a 5-man team to implement this; performing estimates and planning, mentoring and assignment of work, appraisals, and delivery on schedule.
- 18 months, Denmark
- I was a key developer in the MIVA web integration solution for A.I.A. I also developed a remote management tool for PAPYRUS/workflow to provide significant cost savings to the project.
- 6 months, S. Africa
- Designed the XML/Web interface to A.I.A and also implemented support for unitised control of asset based funds (i.e. purchase/sale of land and possessions as part of a pension)
- 6 months, Bristol
- Developed interfaces to underwriting systems and was lead designer of actuarial integration.
- 6 months, Netherlands
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1995-1998 |
ICL, Dialogue Manager |
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Dialogue Manager is a Windows integration tool and “screen scraper” for legacy systems. Performed duel roles:
- Base developer – responsible for build process, setup scripts, licensing code, Delphi support (16 and 32 bit), Wizards, as well as developing and packaging the Demo CDs.
- Consultant – performed RAD integration solutions for popular banks, large businesses, and local government. Most notable project involving 6 months developing a scalable web interface and integrating with and extending functionality of existing CRM product.
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1993-1994 |
ICL Relational Products, System Validation |
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- Responsible for validating the success of the official port of Ingres to the Goldrush MegaServer using and adapting the 1000+ IngTest suite. Main tester of version 1.0 VT support in OpenVME.
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Skills
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Languages |
Other |
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- JAVA
- C/C++
- PHP
- Visual Basic
- Borland Delphi
- Oracle, MySQL
- ProLog
- GraphTalk A.I.A
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- ClearCase, PVCS
- Subversion
- Eclipse
- PAPYRUS
- AWD
- Photoshop, Illustrator
- Flash, Dreamweaver
- HTML, CSS
- XML, XSLT
- CMS (Mambo, Joomla)
- HLLAPI
- CRM (3r)
- AWD Workflow
- Usability and UID
- UML, OO, Design
- Patterns
- Agile Programming
- RAD & RUP
- Life & Pensions
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Qualifications
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- BSc. (Hon’s) 2:1, Computer Science
University of Bradford – 1991 to 1995
- A-Levels: Computing, Maths and Statistics, English Literature; AS Level: Maths
South Cheshire College – 1989 to 1991
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Personal Details
Address |
38 Buxton Avenue
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6EU
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Telephone |
01270 211713 |
E-mail |
eric@erickendrick.com |
Availability |
Immediate
unavailable for permanent contracts |
Interests |
I am interested in art, photography and graphic design. I enjoy videogames and was delighted to contribute graphics to a commercial release, written by one of my gaming heroes. |