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Since 1988 I have been working in the development of software applications on the IBM iSeries computer (AS/400). Throughout this time I have specialised in software for the General Insurance industry. Here's a summary of my most recent roles.

Team Leader - Tata Consultancy Services

Main responsibilities include:

Technical leadership of developers, advising on solution design and assisting to resolve technical build issues.

Estimating, planning and scheduling new development projects with the Business.

Producing MS Project Plans, tracking and reporting progress.

Demand planning of resources according to projects.

Regular on-site meetings, representing the development team.

Recruitment of new resources.

Senior Systems Developer - Legal & General Insurance

Major projects included:

Conversion of INSURE90 application programs to RPG IV language and upgrade of CREATE90 to Create+.

Infrastructure project to extend Key database fields for increased capacity.

Integration of a Seagull JWalk GUI application to INSURE90.

Conversion of another insurer's database to L&G's INSURE90 application.

Development of bespoke system, application and change control tools.

Consultant (contract) - Zurich Insurance Japan (1999 - 2002)

Main projects included:

Design and development of a replacement Claims system within Polisy/400 application (Cobol/400 based general insurance package).

Enhancements and support of Polisy/400 and Life/400 applications.

Systems analysis for enhancement projects.

Senior Programmer/Team Leader - PMS Creative (1990 - 1999)

On-site based INSURE90 developer assigned to various clients.

Independent Insurance (Paris): Year 2000 compliance project and implementation of a Broker Statistics package.

AGF Irish Life (Dublin): Year 2000 compliance project and multiple upgrades to CREATE90 environment.

Wellington Motor Policies (B'ham): Upgrade of client's INSURE90 to latest version.

General Accident (Perth): Technical analysis for Invitation to Tender project.

Wren Group: Programmer on 2 x Data Conversion projects.

IBM Image & Workflow Solutions: Development of an interface with IBM's Image package for Admiral Insurance.

Tata Legal & General Insurance Zurich Insurance PMS Creative aka Creative Insurance, Mynd