Available to hire
A very experienced Xamarin and MAUI developer, having been involved with Xamarin from its inception.
I have over 30 years experience of software development - ending up running my own bespoke development house for several years before returning to freelance work.
I am happy to lead teams and mentor colleagues to get the best out of them and pass on my skills.
Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Xamarin/MAUI consultant at Allsop
March 31, 2025 - September 25, 2025Consultant programmer engaged to migrate a Xamarin mobile application to MAUI and improve performance, focusing on image processing and upload to a back-end service.
MAUI programmer at AngelNav
October 1, 2023 - PresentLead MAUI programmer joining the team to convert a bespoke maritime navigation package from iOS/Swift to MAUI.
Contract Xamarin.Forms/MAUI programmer at Biopharm Services
April 30, 2024 - September 25, 2025Contract Xamarin.Forms programmer providing consultancy, programming and mentoring to migrate a Xamarin.Forms application to MAUI.
Contract Xamarin.Forms programmer at Riskonnect Inc.
May 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025Contract Xamarin.Forms programmer continuing development of a safety reporting app, including consultancy and mentoring.
Contract Xamarin.Forms programmer at Sword GRC Ltd
April 30, 2022 - September 25, 2025Member of the mobile team delivering a new safety reporting app; provided Xamarin.Forms expertise.
Contract Xamarin.Forms programmer at Pure Gym
March 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025Mobile team member maintaining and developing new features for the Xamarin.Forms mobile app and backend services.
Senior Consultant at Microsec Ltd
April 30, 2019 - September 25, 2025Senior consultancy providing Xamarin-related delivery and technical leadership; stepped down from MD to focus on delivery.
Director at Microsec Ltd
December 31, 2018 - September 25, 2025Director and Managing Director; led the company and oversaw technical delivery and project delivery.
Software Engineer at Microsec Ltd
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025Software engineering role focusing on Xamarin and related technologies.
Contract Programmer at Microsec Ltd
December 31, 2000 - September 25, 2025Contract programming role spanning a range of Xamarin and .NET projects.
Contract Programmer at Associated Co-operative Creameries, Blaydon
December 31, 1994 - September 25, 2025Analysis and programming efforts on various systems.
Programmer at Turners & Growers, Auckland, New Zealand
December 31, 1992 - September 25, 2025Programming tasks including analysis and development.
Watch Leader at Creightons Naturally, Whitbread Round The World Race
December 31, 1990 - September 25, 2025Sabbatical role during the Whitbread Round the World Race; initial experience gathering.
Analyst/Programmer at Price Waterhouse
December 31, 1989 - September 25, 2025Analyst/Programmer role; COBOL training and various projects.
Education
Secondary Education at Portsmouth Grammar School
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1982B.Eng (2.1) in Aeronautical Engineering at Bristol University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Qualifications
Xamarin cross-platform development toolset (Certified Developer)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Security clearance to SC level
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster and Cruising Instructor
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other