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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.…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.…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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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.