Richard Lawrence
MEng in Software Engineering from University of Wales Aberystwyth. Currently working as Research Consultant at MidlandHR.
| Headline: | Engineer |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, Management, Software Engineering |
| Interested in: | Consulting opportunities, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Providing services to startups, Trading services |
| Schools: | University of Wales Aberystwyth |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | MidlandHR |
| Position: | Research Consultant |
| Time period: | August 2007 - Present |
| Description: | My role is to rapidly research and prototype the next generation of applications for
MidlandHR. I use a range of development techniques, languages and tools. The majority of my recent work has been developing Java base enterprise websites using Groovy and the Grails framework. |
| Employer: | Thales Defence Limited (previously Racal Defence Electronics) |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | December 1999 - Present |
| Description: | Since 2000 I have been a Thales sponsored student. This involves me gaining 3 months
work experience during my summer holiday. During this time I am expected to work on customer deliverable software products. |
| Employer: | Ancaster IT Group |
| Position: | Graduate Management Trainee |
| Time period: | August 2005 - August 2007 |
| Description: | The graduate programme placed me into a number of roles including: Finance, Health &
Quality systems, Development and Research. The programme gave me experience in a range of different companies and roles, with mentoring from the senior directors of the companies. |
| Employer: | Theoretical Studies and Software Support Group. Signature Management Department. Thales Land and Joint Systems |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | May 2004 - July 2004 |
| Description: | Theoretical Studies are involved with prediction and analysis of RCS (Radar Cross
Section) data. The department supplies programs like FACETS (Frequency Asymptotic Code for Electromagnetic Target Scattering), which are being developed to allow RCS prediction. |
| Employer: | Theoretical Studies and Software Support Group. Signature Management Department. Thales Communications UK |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | May 2002 - August 2003 |
| Description: | Worked with UK’s leading stealth experts designing 3D CAD applications for radar
testing using C++ and OpenGL. I was responsible for two complete work packages on the FACETS project. The work involved all stages of the product lifecycle from capturing product requirements to customer acceptance testing. During this period I was asked to attend customer meetings, a responsibility that is usually only given to senior department representatives. During this time I attended a week long Advanced C++ course. The following products were used daily: MS Visual Studio, Rational Rose, ClearCase, Solid Edge and Cadfix CAD tools and MS Office. |
| Employer: | Tactical Air Control Centre. Thales Defence Limited |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | May 2001 - July 2001 |
| Description: | Worked on TACC (Tactical Air Control Centre) project using C++, UML and Perl. I learnt
how a major software project operates. |
| Employer: | Management Information Systems. Thomson CSF |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Time period: | May 2000 - July 2000 |
| Description: | Developed front end to a software project that serves 500 plus users. I was using Delphi
to rapidly produce GUI prototypes. I also had direct involvement in using MySQL to drive back end of program. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Wales Aberystwyth |
| Time period: | 1999 - 2005 |
| Degree: | Software Engineering, MEng |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Professional Member of the British Computer Society
Keen member of UWA Mountaineering Club Elected Club Secretary for 2001-2002. I enjoy climbing on the local sea cliffs in order to keep fit and relax. I came seventh in the North Wales Bouldering League. Staff-Student Committee Member 2000-2001 Standing on the committee has allowed me to develop my communication skills both verbally and in written form. I have also learned to co-operate with other members of the committee in resolving tense situations. University AU Officer 2001-2002 I was elected to represent 3000 students who participate in sport at Aberystwyth University. I also had responsibility for issuing the grants for the various sports clubs. |
| Awards: | UWA Senior Scholar 2000
I applied for a University Scholarship and achieved one of the top awards. UWA College Colours 2002 Received college colours for outstanding achievement in the Athletic Union. |
