Damian Jackson

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Developer at Create Future
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Short-term contract to assist the existing team to implement new features and to fix existing issues. Reported on improvements to existing in-house processes to make them more robust and reduce data issues. Produced a design for, and completed work on, refactoring the automated test framework.
Lead Developer at Team ITG
May 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Supporting the existing team in developing and maintaining software for generating online quotes for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles. Integrated the quoting system with other internal systems provided by Team ITG, as well as adding support for quoting in new markets. Worked closely with the product owner, scrum master and technical architect to help refine stories and to provide realistic estimates. Moved deployment processes to GitLab; migrating code bases and creating new pipelines to help automate the process.
Senior Software Engineer at Cambridge Electronics / Cambridge Electronic Payments
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Improved database processing speeds by modifying SQL and stored procedures to reduce overall processing time. Integrated new client systems into the acquiring engine, opening new markets for the company.
Senior Systems Analyst at Bournemouth Mobile Phone Billing Systems
December 1, 2010 - July 1, 2012
Added caches that were able to operate independently of the billing system; improved latency and throughput.
Senior Systems Analyst at Thales Group
January 1, 1999 - December 1, 2010
Wells Defence contractor for the UK MoD. Worked on various projects in close consultation with the customer to provide systems that generate enhanced situational awareness.

Education

PhD Physics at Australian National University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
MA Physics at University of Southern California
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
BSc Physics at University of Essex
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Financial Services, Manufacturing