I am a professional Analyst Programmer with over 22 years’ experience of programming on the IBM iSeries (AS/400) platform. I am a committed employee who values attention to detail. I am looking for a position where I can expand my programming experience beyond that of the IBM iSeries platform and improve both my programming and technical skills. I have recently completed courses on JavaScript and Node.js, and am currently studying React.js, with a strong interest in applying these skills to modern web and software projects.

Simon Taylor

I am a professional Analyst Programmer with over 22 years’ experience of programming on the IBM iSeries (AS/400) platform. I am a committed employee who values attention to detail. I am looking for a position where I can expand my programming experience beyond that of the IBM iSeries platform and improve both my programming and technical skills. I have recently completed courses on JavaScript and Node.js, and am currently studying React.js, with a strong interest in applying these skills to modern web and software projects.

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I am a professional Analyst Programmer with over 22 years’ experience of programming on the IBM iSeries (AS/400) platform. I am a committed employee who values attention to detail.

I am looking for a position where I can expand my programming experience beyond that of the IBM iSeries platform and improve both my programming and technical skills. I have recently completed courses on JavaScript and Node.js, and am currently studying React.js, with a strong interest in applying these skills to modern web and software projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

iSeries Contract Programmer at Miki Travel Limited
July 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Developed and maintained the company’s in-house booking and reservations system. Implemented new functionality, fixed issues, created test plans and performed testing on programs and fixes. Worked primarily with RPG/IV (including Free Format) or Command-Language on IBM System I, including embedded SQL.
iSeries Programmer Analyst at JVC (later JVCKENWOOD)
May 1, 1997 - May 1, 2016
Developed for the company’s in-house ordering and servicing system. Wrote programs in RPG/400 and Command-Language; some RPG/IV with Free Format; used the Transform software package to format plain text output into graphical formats.
iSeries Contract Programmer at Cosco (UK)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
iSeries programming work on the in-house systems.
iSeries Programmer at Akzo Nobel Coatings
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
iSeries programming work for in-house systems.
iSeries Trainee Programmer/iSeries Programmer at CSI Limited
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Trainee and junior iSeries programmer, gaining early exposure to iSeries development.

Education

B.Eng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Crucial Skills for Web Design and Development at Coders Guild
January 1, 2024 - March 17, 2026
The Complete JavaScript Course 2025: From Zero to Expert! at Udemy (Jonas Schmedtmann)
February 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026
The Complete Bootcamp: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & More at Udemy (Jonas Schmedtmann)
September 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026
Advanced C# Programming at London Academy of IT
October 1, 2017 - March 17, 2026

Qualifications

The Complete Bootcamp: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & More
September 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026
The Complete JavaScript Course 2025: From Zero to Expert!
February 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026
Crucial Skills for Web Design and Development
January 1, 2024 - March 17, 2026
Advanced C# Programming
October 1, 2017 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

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