Software Engineer

My name is Andy Wood and I am a software engineer with over 30 years experience of designing, developing and delivering software applications.

This website is a showcase of my activity, skills and experience over my career.

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What I Can Do

Below is a short list of some of the individual I.T. related services that I can do:

Custom Software Builds
Design, development, debugging and deploying of new systems and features
Data Transfers
Move data from legacy to newer systems
Data Cleansing
Improve the quality of data
Database Optimisation
Improve database integrity and performance
Database Training
Teach people how to run searches and modify data
Look and Feel
Improve the look and feel of software systems
Reports and Outputs
Create information rich reports to aid decision making
Automation
Create scripts and schedules to automate bulk operations

This is a sub-set of the activities I have carried out over the years, but is not the full list. Click here to ask for further details.

Samples Of My Work

Ombudsman Case Management System

A system to manage cases for a range of ombudsman organisations, from initial contact of the consumer all the way through to the awarding of compensation.

(php, HTML, CSS, JS, mySQL, jQuery, AWS, CodeIgniter, GitHub)

Website with eCommerce

A website for a small craft business with the capability for buying products online and a complete eCommerce facility of product and stock management, order processing and a variety of sales reports.

(php, HTML, CSS, JS, mySQL)

Client Management Software

A system used by a local charity to record all relevant details on centre and community clients, including a medical review, rehabilitation outcomes and risk assessments. Also includes a Document Management System.

(php, HTML, CSS, JS, mySQL)

Technology Services Management

A toolkit for techies, comprising Customer Management, Development Management and Service Management. Includes a Sales Pipeline and Development Burndown Chart. All TSM operations in a single system. Even I use it!

(php, HTML, CSS, JS, mySQL)

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Benefits I Have Brought to Organisations and Clients

Every system is different and has it's own set of deliverables and challenges. The list below is a small sample of the benefits that I have brought to my clients through the software applications I have developed for them:

Increased Revenues and Market Share
More accurate information, combined with an efficient software system, helps to give customers the edge.
Reduced Costs
Less time searching for, or updating, key information means more time running the business.
Enhanced Security
Roles and permissions keep data safe, yet visible to authorised staff and customers.
Improved Communication
Allows staff and customers to be kept in the loop.
Superior Decision Making
More accurate data leads to better decisions.

My Skills

Having worked in IT for 30 years, I've picked up a number of key skills, some of which are listed below:

Software Development

Experienced in every aspect of software development, ensuring highly accurate and robust IT systems with the required quality. In recent years I have focused on building systems that are located in the cloud, accessed via a browser and available from anywhere with an internet connection.

Languages

Experienced in writing business based applications for the cloud using the php stack - php, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, VueJS, CodeIgniter and mySQL.

Databases

Experienced in designing and building efficient databases, now focusing on MySQL.

Business Analysis

Experienced in working with clients and IT departments alike to design working solutions via the use of a range of analysis tools and frameworks.

Training

Experienced in informing users how to use the systems I have built, complete with exercises, ensuring all users get the most of the systems.

Learning

I believe in keeping existing skills up-to-date while learning new skills, so have recently added VueJS to my skillset. This will help me build better user interfaces into systems I develop. In addition, I have just started learning Flutter/Dart to enable me to build smartphone apps for Android and Apple.

Testimonials

"On behalf of our charity I'd like to thank Andy Wood for his hard work in creating a bespoke system to meet all our data collection needs within a given project time-frame and, importantly, within our agreed budget. Andy was very professional in his approach and quickly established what we actually needed in hardware, software and design to suit our organisational needs and staff ease of use. His continued support over the years has been equally invaluable. I would personally recommend Andy Wood for IT services to anyone. 10/10" Grahame Atkins, Headway Luton

"A big thank you to Andy Wood for building our membership portal. We can instantly see how many coaches and gymnasts are associated with each club and that allows us to accurately capture membership fees." Jason Wise, UK Gymnastics

"I'm really pleased with my new website and eCommerce facility - I can now take and track orders over the web as well as keeping an eye on my customer invoices. Easy to use, full of features and looks stunning! Thank you!" Lisa-Rose Pedley, Lisa Rose Crafts.