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I am a Freelance IT consultant with over 25 years of experience, skilled in working independently or collaboratively. I possess strong analysis, design, and project management abilities and quickly adapt to new technologies. As someone who has completed a Masters Degree in Web Technologies and Security, I seek technically challenging roles that support continuous career growth. I currently extend my expertise by developing projects such as a squash league app using modern web technologies and cloud deployment. My professional journey spans diverse engagements including IT management in manufacturing environments, ERP migrations, and a variety of software development projects across multiple platforms and languages. Beyond work, I enjoy 3D graphics and digital art, sports like squash and swimming, music, travelling, and social activities with friends.…I am a Freelance IT consultant with over 25 years of experience, skilled in working independently or collaboratively. I possess strong analysis, design, and project management abilities and quickly adapt to new technologies. As someone who has completed a Masters Degree in Web Technologies and Security, I seek technically challenging roles that support continuous career growth. I currently extend my expertise by developing projects such as a squash league app using modern web technologies and cloud deployment. My professional journey spans diverse engagements including IT management in manufacturing environments, ERP migrations, and a variety of software development projects across multiple platforms and languages. Beyond work, I enjoy 3D graphics and digital art, sports like squash and swimming, music, travelling, and social activities with friends.

Mark McDonald

Web Developer, Programmer, Project Manager, +2

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I am a Freelance IT consultant with over 25 years of experience, skilled in working independently or collaboratively. I possess strong analysis, design, and project management abilities and quickly adapt to new technologies. As someone who has completed a Masters Degree in Web Technologies and Security, I seek technically challenging roles that support continuous career growth. I currently extend my expertise by developing projects such as a squash league app using modern web technologies and cloud deployment. My professional journey spans diverse engagements including IT management in manufacturing environments, ERP migrations, and a variety of software development projects across multiple platforms and languages. Beyond work, I enjoy 3D graphics and digital art, sports like squash and swimming, music, travelling, and social activities with friends.…I am a Freelance IT consultant with over 25 years of experience, skilled in working independently or collaboratively. I possess strong analysis, design, and project management abilities and quickly adapt to new technologies. As someone who has completed a Masters Degree in Web Technologies and Security, I seek technically challenging roles that support continuous career growth. I currently extend my expertise by developing projects such as a squash league app using modern web technologies and cloud deployment. My professional journey spans diverse engagements including IT management in manufacturing environments, ERP migrations, and a variety of software development projects across multiple platforms and languages. Beyond work, I enjoy 3D graphics and digital art, sports like squash and swimming, music, travelling, and social activities with friends.

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I am a Freelance IT consultant with over 25 years of experience, skilled in working independently or collaboratively. I possess strong analysis, design, and project management abilities and quickly adapt to new technologies. As someone who has completed a Masters Degree in Web Technologies and Security, I seek technically challenging roles that support continuous career growth. I currently extend my expertise by developing projects such as a squash league app using modern web technologies and cloud deployment.

My professional journey spans diverse engagements including IT management in manufacturing environments, ERP migrations, and a variety of software development projects across multiple platforms and languages. Beyond work, I enjoy 3D graphics and digital art, sports like squash and swimming, music, travelling, and social activities with friends.

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Freelance IT Consultant at Self-employed

June 1, 1997 - Present

Managing multiple projects including ERP and Sage system integration using Delphi XE10 and SQL Server, data warehousing with HCL Notes 11, SAP web services, and SQL Server alongside other bespoke software development tasks. Developed systems such as web-enabled business requirement tools, real-time monitoring, embedded system conversions, e-commerce and intranet applications using various technologies including IBM Notes, Node.js, Python, Drupal, YII PHP framework, and Java. Involved in ERP migration projects, barcode systems integration, and continuous personal skill development with a squash league app built with React, RESTful APIs, and MongoDB to deploy on Microsoft Azure.

IT Manager at Centrax Ltd

May 31, 1997 - September 5, 2025

Responsible for all IT operations of a medium-sized manufacturing plant including supervision of three staff members, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and IT strategy formulation. Successfully managed a major project to install a 120-user network enhancing organizational infrastructure.

IT Manager (progressed from Trainee Computer Operator) at Eaton Ltd

March 31, 1995 - September 5, 2025

Advanced through roles from trainee to IT Manager overseeing the daily IT department operations. Co-managed the implementation of the Infor Fourth Shift ERP package replacing the IBM MAAPICS system, significantly impacting manufacturing resource planning.