Senior C# / .NET engineer with extensive experience delivering WPF-based desktop systems and backend services within enterprise and safety-critical environments. Proven track record of modernising legacy platforms, implementing new functionality and guiding architectural evolution towards microservices and automated DevOps practices. Strong background in Scrum-based delivery across long-running UK contracts.

Mark Silvey

Senior C# / .NET engineer with extensive experience delivering WPF-based desktop systems and backend services within enterprise and safety-critical environments. Proven track record of modernising legacy platforms, implementing new functionality and guiding architectural evolution towards microservices and automated DevOps practices. Strong background in Scrum-based delivery across long-running UK contracts.

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Senior C# / .NET engineer with extensive experience delivering WPF-based desktop systems and backend services within enterprise and safety-critical environments. Proven track record of modernising legacy platforms, implementing new functionality and guiding architectural evolution towards microservices and automated DevOps practices. Strong background in Scrum-based delivery across long-running UK contracts.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer (Contract) at Atos
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026
Core contributor to the Infinity signaling platform, a .NET Core system deployed within UK rail control centres and used by signallers to manage live railway routes and signals. Led the transition of large feature areas to improve reliability and real-time operations. Implemented multi-environment release tooling and automated pipelines, including Dev → UAT → Production via YAML. Built a touch-screen WPF kiosk system for truck arrival and departure processing. Defined and upheld technical standards (SOLID, domain modelling) and architected a .NET Framework app using Entity Framework, WCF and WPF to replace VB6 across European terminals. Introduced Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD via Azure DevOps.
Senior Software Developer (Software Architect) at DFDS
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2021
Led architectural evolution of a Europe-wide terminal management system used across five terminals; transitioned from monolithic client-server to event-driven microservices hosted in AWS; guided a cross-functional team of ~6 developers and collaborated with international architecture teams to align system design and strategy. Implemented Back End-for-Front End (BFF) APIs; defined technical standards and improved domain modelling; built a .NET Framework application using Entity Framework, WCF and WPF; introduced Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps; implemented automated multi-environment releases and participated in Scrum processes.
Sole Software Developer at Thompson Commercials Ltd
August 1, 2008 - November 1, 2011
Sole Software Developer delivering full-stack WinForms / .NET / SQL Server solutions across sales and service operations. Designed standalone applications to augment enterprise software, including automation of VAT change handling and high-volume document generation workflows.
Software Developer at Opus
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Sole Software Developer delivering full-stack WinForms / .NET / SQL Server solutions across sales and service operations. Developed new functionality within a large ASP.NET application, working with complex T-SQL stored procedures and database-driven business logic; designed and optimized advanced SQL queries using dynamic SQL and CTES to support hierarchical data screens; engaged with customers on-site to gather requirements and implement enhancements.

Education

BSc Computer Science at University of Hull
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

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Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services