I am a software engineer with extensive experience delivering C# MVC web applications and backend systems for complex client requirements. I have designed secure sign-in and communication systems, built APIs, and led development across NHS-related and enterprise projects. I currently work on C# backend projects for DXC Technology PLC, helping clients transform non-secure projects into secure, scalable solutions. Throughout my career I have led machine learning initiatives and robotic process automation deployments for banks, manufacturing, and stealth startups. I enjoy blending architecture, hands-on coding, and leadership to deliver pragmatic technology.

Simon Barker

I am a software engineer with extensive experience delivering C# MVC web applications and backend systems for complex client requirements. I have designed secure sign-in and communication systems, built APIs, and led development across NHS-related and enterprise projects. I currently work on C# backend projects for DXC Technology PLC, helping clients transform non-secure projects into secure, scalable solutions. Throughout my career I have led machine learning initiatives and robotic process automation deployments for banks, manufacturing, and stealth startups. I enjoy blending architecture, hands-on coding, and leadership to deliver pragmatic technology.

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I am a software engineer with extensive experience delivering C# MVC web applications and backend systems for complex client requirements. I have designed secure sign-in and communication systems, built APIs, and led development across NHS-related and enterprise projects. I currently work on C# backend projects for DXC Technology PLC, helping clients transform non-secure projects into secure, scalable solutions.

Throughout my career I have led machine learning initiatives and robotic process automation deployments for banks, manufacturing, and stealth startups. I enjoy blending architecture, hands-on coding, and leadership to deliver pragmatic technology.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at DXC Technology PLC
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Senior Software Engineer focusing on high-security C# backend systems; designed and built web applications with secure sign-in and communication; implemented system transformation for non-secure to secure projects; contributed to NHS reporting and client-facing front-ends; led backend architecture and delivered scalable APIs.
Senior Engineer, C# Backend Projects at Vega Information Ltd
December 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Built C# backend projects for clients; led end-to-end development across multiple engagements; mentored teams and established development practices; integrated with diverse data sources and APIs.
C# Developer at Private Project
September 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
C# backend development including Entity Framework (code-first) and API work; collaboration with ex-colleagues; SQL data work and system integration for a SaaS/data gathering context.
C# Developer, Machine Learning at Stealth Company
February 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Designing and developing machine learning systems in C# using ML.Net and Azure Cognitive Services; responsible for full architecture, end-to-end development, and integration into the Stealth platform.
Senior Engineer / .Net Developer (Contract) at BMC
June 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Automation project consulting for a boat building company; ROI assessment of business processes; developed Automation Anywhere PoCs and a stock tracking web application; evaluated and implemented automation solutions.
Senior Engineer (Contract) at Rabobank
May 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Ongoing solution delivery, architecture and development for RPA solutions in the KYC group; handover from external consultants; architectural design and software build for future features; team training and recruitment for RPA.
Senior Engineer at Acronotics Limited
September 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Consultancy to enable delivery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) across client businesses; developed C# plugins and integrated with automation systems; trained corporate users and delivered bot templates.
Senior Back-End Developer ,Net / AngularJS at Liquid Modules Ltd
December 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
End-to-end client projects focused on B2B solutions using .Net/AngularJS; API development, systems integration, and Sage accounting integration; architecture and client liaison.
C# Developer and Project Manager at CanGenerate.com
February 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Developed a proprietary SaaS data gathering system in C# combining web crawling, data organization, storage, and search. Led architecture, automation scripting, and Web/WinForms apps; managed company ICT infrastructure.
Director at Jared James Associates
October 1, 2010 - October 15, 2025
Director, Fixed Income Sales and Trading Recruitment; client relationship management, project leadership and business development within financial services recruitment.
Consultant at Wheat
January 1, 2008 - October 15, 2025
Consultant, Structured Credit Sales and Trading Recruitment; talent search and recruitment process improvements within financial services.
Manager at Michael Page
January 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Manager, Derivative Sales & Trading Recruitment; client engagement, project management and recruitment operations.
Senior Consultant at FSS Financial
January 1, 2001 - October 15, 2025
Senior Consultant, Banking Recruitment; candidate search and client delivery within financial services.
Consultant Developer at Kinesis
January 1, 1998 - October 15, 2025
Consultant Developer, Technology Practice; system integration tasks and client delivery for various projects.
Developer at Image Management Ltd
January 1, 1997 - October 15, 2025
Developer for document management systems; contributed to legacy systems using C++/VB and Visual Studio.
Senior Software Engineer at DXC Technology PLC
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Developed C# backend systems and APIs; built high-security C# web applications with secure sign-in and communication; transformed non-secure projects to secure; contributed to NHS reporting and client communications.
Senior Engineer, C# Backend Projects at Vega Information Ltd
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Built and maintained C# backend web projects for clients; led architecture and development across multiple projects.
C# Developer, Machine Learning at Stealth Company
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Designed and developed ML systems in C# using ML.NET and Azure Cognitive Services; full architecture, design and integration with Stealth platform.
Senior Engineer / .Net Developer (Contract) at BMC
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Consulting on automation projects for a boat building company; automation PoCs and a stock tracking web application.
Senior Engineer at Rabobank
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Delivery, architecture and development for RPA solutions; KYC data gathering; handover and team training.
Senior Engineer at Acronotics Limited
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Consultancy delivering Robotic Process Automation; developed C# plugins; bot templates and best practices; bot migration to VDI; automated expense management system; BPO reporting bot.
Senior Back-End Developer ,Net / AngularJS at Liquid Modules Ltd
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
End-to-end client projects with .NET/AngularJS; focus on web/API solutions; Sage accounting integration.
C# Developer and Project Manager at CanGenerate.com
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Developed a proprietary SaaS data gathering system; web crawling, data storage, and search retrieval; project management and automation scripting.
Founder and CTO at Vega Information Ltd
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Built the CanGenerate.com product; led technical strategy, infrastructure, and operations; oversaw development and system design.
Director at Jared James Associates
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Directed Fixed Income Sales and Trading recruitment; client relationships and recruitment leadership.
Consultant at Wheat
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Structured Credit Sales and Trading recruitment consultancy; supported client needs and opportunities.
Manager at Michael Page
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Derivatives Sales & Trading recruitment management; led teams and client deliveries.
Senior Consultant at FSS Financial
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Banking recruitment consultancy; built relationships with financial services clients.
Consultant at Finance Professionals
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Consultant in financial services recruitment; supported client needs.
Consultant Developer at Kineses
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Development and advisory work; systems integration and client projects.
Software Developer at Image Management Ltd
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Developer for document management systems; worked on legacy software.

Education

BSc Physics 2:2 at University of Bristol
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
BSc Physics (2:2) at University of Bristol
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Automation Anywhere Professional
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Automation Anywhere Professional
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare