My experience in the software industry since 1980

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ISVfocus.com

Since May 2007 I’ve been a Professional Blogger for my company ISVfocus.com Limited. In March 2010 I launched the StoryComplete blog to help software developers become awesome at marketing, something developers traditionally hate to be associated with in any way whatsoever!

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Delta Software Technology

From July 2002 to April 2007 I worked as VP International Business Development for Delta in Germany. Introduced more product-oriented focus to marketing communications. Worked with international distributors to put installed base on sound footing and introduce solution selling.

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Dynasty Technologies

From September 1996 to April 2002 I worked for Dynasty in France, the UK and Germany, ending up as VP Strategy and Marketing. A fantastic learning opportunity, Dynasty exposed me to diverse customer support, pre-sales, sales, marketing, strategy, VC and general management situations.

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Attitude Software

From September 1994 to August 1996 I worked in the UK and Germany on consulting projects for my company Attitude Software. I invested in learning object oriented concepts, Windows development and generally bringing myself up to date with the state of the art in professional software development.

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IBSI CASE Development

From January 1988 to August 1994 I worked for IBSI, ending up as VP Product Development. Moved from UK to Germany in 1990 and managed 20-strong development team with P&L responsibility. Increasingly involved in customer support, pre-sales, marketing and strategy.

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Synapse Computer Services

From January 1985 to December 1987 I worked as a Principal Consultant at Synapse in the UK. As well as hands-on software development for a range of clients, At Synapse I became increasingly involved in pre-sales, project management, customer support and general technical and management consulting.

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Computer Management Group

From January 1982 to December 1984 I worked as a Senior Consultant at CMG in the UK. I got my first management opportunity by leading a large team working on a life assurance application. From now on I spanned the gap between the technical and non-technical sides of the business.

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Mullens & Co.

From January 1980 to December 1981 I worked as an Analyst Programmer at Mullens & Co in the City of London. This gave me an excellent grounding in professional software development and started my interest in systems software, formal design techniques and structured programming.

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