I'm a software developer from Northumberland in England. Over the years I've worked on a variety of different database platforms, especially FoxPro (and its earlier xBase relatives - anyone remember dBase2?) and Oracle. Currently I do development using C and C++ (plus some proprietary languages) and also do some development for internet/intranet using HTML, JavaScript and PERL, both at work and on a hobby basis. And of course, I have to mention XML, as that just seems to get everywhere.
These days my main focus is on projects which involve real-time data communication and systems integration. I also get involved in general technical architecture and design, and even write some code from time to time (although most of my coding these days tends to be on extra-curricular projects). In the past I have also been heavily involved with the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using proprietary digital mapping and spatial processing technology.
I've done a fair bit of analysis and design using Systems Engineering (a close relative to SSADM) but have moved into more Object-Oriented and component-based analysis/design using Unified Modelling Language (UML). Another major role that I play at work is as a technical architect for component-based systems.
I work for a company called Imass, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We carry out work for a large number of organisations, including utility companies and emergency services. Check out the website at www.imass.co.uk if you'd like to know more.
A real highlight from the day job
was a product that I worked on, called Imass K2, winning the Technology award in
the North East Business Awards. Here's a nice snapshot of the team showing just
how well a bunch of developers can scrub up when they have to.