Neil Rosser

software developer

A warm welcome to my website. My name is Neil Rosser and this site is simply a marketing tool to add "flesh to the bones" for potential employers who have received my curriculum vitae.

First the basics: I am a Microsoft accredited software engineer;
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Microsoft Certified Professional

I am also degree educated (in Computer Science) and have over 15 years commercial experience of software development in Visual Studio; C# and C++. Previous employers include SITA (Telecommunications) Gec-Marconi and British Aerospace.

For availablity please drop me an email or give me a ring. I am based in Shropshire but often travel and work away from home. I am also now using the Linkedin network. Ive created a short-cut URL for this; (not that short-cuts are needed for electronic clicks!) Linkedin: http://tiny.cc/pzo78

You can contact me on 01939-270335 or email contact@neilrosser.co.uk

As an outgoing sort of guy, I enjoy running, football, long-distance hiking and mountain climbing. Im known as a little competitive...I like achieving but the pleasure is the doing rather than the finish. Check out my charity walk across the Smoky Mountains on the Appalachian trail in America to raise money for Cancer Research.

 

Summary

  • Software developer with 10yrs+ windows application development
  • Holds current Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) qualification
  • Achieved MCPD in own time to enhance skills set and progress to Visual Studio 2008/2010
  • Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication skills, personable with ability to work with people at all levels
  • Energetic, good team player with willingness to share knowledge
  • Ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment
  • Creative, determined and quick learner. As well as being proactive and a definite self-starter
  • Full lifecycle commercial exposure
  • High motivational skills; trusted member of development whom regularly worked offsite

Technical skills     

  • Programming: C#, C++, Visual Studio 2005, .NET 2.0, MFC, SQL, XML, MSMQ, ASP.NET, GUI
  • Databases : SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle
  • Source Control  : Visual SourceSafe, PVC
  • Quality Control : Trillium, Quality Centre, Cyrano, FxCop, CppUnit
  • Web development: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP
  • Technologies: Agile, VMWare, Terminal Services, RDP, FTP, Citrix, InstallShield, Visio, MapInfo MapX, Rational Rose

Positions

  • 2004-2011 SITA (Air transport telecommunications), Hayes - Senior Analyst Developer
  • 2001-2004 Rosser Active Software Limited - Consultant
  • 1998-2001 SITA (Air transport telecommunications), Isleworth - Analyst Programmer
  • 1996-1998 GEC-Marconi, Cwmbran - Software Engineer
  • 1991-1992 British Aerospace, Brough - Computer Operator

Education

  • Microsoft certification: MCPD, MCTS and MCP (Transcript details available on request).
  • BSc Special Honors in Computer Science; University of Hull
 

Email

contact@NeilRosser.co.uk

Phone Neil Rosser

01939 270335

Full CV available on request.