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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
 

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
1998-2003
CSC Financial Services, A.I.A
 

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
1995-1998
ICL, Dialogue Manager
 

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.
1993-1994
ICL Relational Products, System Validation
 
  • 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.

Skills

 
Languages
Other
 
  • JAVA
  • C/C++
  • PHP
  • Visual Basic
  • Borland Delphi
  • Oracle, MySQL
  • ProLog
  • GraphTalk A.I.A
  • 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

Qualifications

 
  • 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

Personal Details

Address
38 Buxton Avenue
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6EU

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.
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