I’m Steve Rose, a software designer with over 35 years of experience spanning real-time control systems to public-facing web platforms. I’ve worked with world-class organisations in defence, local government, and SMEs, and I’ve led Roman Viii, a marketing and design bureau delivering bespoke web development. I’m a dependable, tenacious team player who loves software development and enjoys turning complex problems into usable, robust solutions. I stay curious about how the industry evolves, and I’m driven by learning and collaboration. My focus is on building scalable systems that are maintainable, user-friendly, and delivered with care and creativity.

Steve Rose

I’m Steve Rose, a software designer with over 35 years of experience spanning real-time control systems to public-facing web platforms. I’ve worked with world-class organisations in defence, local government, and SMEs, and I’ve led Roman Viii, a marketing and design bureau delivering bespoke web development. I’m a dependable, tenacious team player who loves software development and enjoys turning complex problems into usable, robust solutions. I stay curious about how the industry evolves, and I’m driven by learning and collaboration. My focus is on building scalable systems that are maintainable, user-friendly, and delivered with care and creativity.

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I’m Steve Rose, a software designer with over 35 years of experience spanning real-time control systems to public-facing web platforms. I’ve worked with world-class organisations in defence, local government, and SMEs, and I’ve led Roman Viii, a marketing and design bureau delivering bespoke web development. I’m a dependable, tenacious team player who loves software development and enjoys turning complex problems into usable, robust solutions.

I stay curious about how the industry evolves, and I’m driven by learning and collaboration. My focus is on building scalable systems that are maintainable, user-friendly, and delivered with care and creativity.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer at Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services
September 1, 2023 - Present
Extending and supporting a large, established codebase (>100,000 lines); full stack development in Microsoft/AWS environment (C#, VB6, .NET Core, MySQL/Aurora, MSSQL); microservices, Sage integration, and client-facing prescription/patient administration features.
Software Developer at Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services
September 30, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Full stack development and maintenance; updates and new product features; working with AWS-hosted services and a large existing codebase (>100,000 lines).
Designer at Roman Viii
December 31, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Design and development of a web-based application suite for Glastonbury Festival Information Services; linking 7 kiosks via Wi‑Fi; built CMS and front-end interfaces; branding and print design.
Design Counselor at Business Link North Derbyshire
December 31, 1998 - October 16, 2025
Help, support and guidance for small businesses in developing better quality design.
New Products Development Manager at Lockheed Martin Corporation
December 31, 1996 - October 16, 2025
Headed design and demonstration of VR-based training system (V-Series) for the TOW missile and Scorpion Light Armoured Tank; coordinated a team of in-house and external designers/software engineers; delivered cost-effective, PC-based training.
Senior Software Developer at Loral Solartron
December 31, 1993 - October 16, 2025
Led a team that developed a laser-based in-field training system for the German Army’s Marder; real-time simulation of 1,000 rounds per minute; client liaison with German military procurement; contributed to major bids.
Software Engineer at Neve Electronics
December 31, 1990 - October 16, 2025
Software lead on studio bus control system; top-down interface design and integration of multiple control protocols (MIDI, ES/EBU).
Software Engineer at Solartron
December 31, 1988 - October 16, 2025
Development for US Marines contract (PGTS) for TOW and Dragon wire-guided missiles; laser-based simulation; implementing missile flight equations; NTSC approvals; team leadership and customer liaison.

Education

O level at The Regis School
January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1974
CSE German at The Regis School
January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1974
O-A levels at The Regis School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975
A levels at The Regis School
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1976
Electronics Engineering Degree (First Year) at University College Of North Wales Bangor
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1977
TEC Level III at Bradford Technical College
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1981
TEC Level III-V at East Ham College Of Technology
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985

Qualifications

Python Bootcamp: From Zero to Hero in Python
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Closing The Deal Introduction to NLP
February 1, 1999 - February 1, 1999
Profit From Ideas Workshop
August 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998
The Patent Office Managing Third Parties
April 1, 1998 - April 1, 1998
Facilitation & Project Management
April 1, 1998 - April 1, 1998
Mentoring - Organisational Cultures & Personality Types
September 1, 1998 - September 1, 1998
Java Programming Language
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 1998
Introduction To Dowsing
May 1, 1995 - July 31, 1995

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Government