• VB.Net, C#
• Windows Forms
• ASP.Net
• Windows Presentation Foundation
• SQL Server - including its integration tools
• Access and VBA
• Excel and VBA

I earned the Prince 2 Practitioner qualification in November 2003

I use P2MSP which is an extension of MS Project transforming it from a simple activity/resource scheduler into a complete tool handling risks, issues, product planning, and configuration management.

ISEB Qualifications in Business Analysis Essentials, System Development Essentials, Requirements Engineering and Organisational Context gained in 2008.

I love using UML models.  They are very rich and they encourage us to own up to gaps in our knowledge about a project. The models are pictorial and can be used as an aid in communication between stakeholders and the designer.

For requirements gathering and analysis I use an augmented form of the Volere requirements process 

My degree was earned at Cambridge University where I studied two years in Mathematics and one year in Operations Research and Statistics.

I am a continuing practitioner in the More To Life programme which I can heartily recommend to everyone.  Benefits applicable to my work include improved planning, a disciplined approach, an appreciation of feedback, an ability to learn from all outcomes, respectful partnerships and a habit of identifying the purpose in each activity.

Mick and Chaz, old school friends, ensure I have a good perspective on any problems.  Eric inspires me with his honesty and integrity in business.  Malcolm, whom I've known since university days, works with me when I need to get unstuck.  Dr Peter Tanner, a former director of BTG Plc, keeps my feet on the ground without diminishing my enthusiasm.  My school aged children Sam, Jack and Annie remind me just how much there is to enjoy in life.