Over 25 years of Microsoft Access and SQL experience. Specialist in database-driven web platform design - currently Python & Flask, with working knowledge of other frameworks including WordPress, and deep (28 years) HTML/CSS knowledge.
I've worked on Microsoft Access since I was a teenager, when I produced a document management database for the UK's rail operator of the ...
I've worked on Microsoft Access since I was a teenager, when I produced a document management database for the UK's rail operator of the time, RailTrack. Since then I've built and maintained MS Access databases for all sorts of companies, from exam boards to finance houses. There's not much I can't do in Access, if I'm brutally honest!
Built a number of large process management databases for business mostly in regulated sectors (financial, pharma, exam boards), all with ...
Built a number of large process management databases for business mostly in regulated sectors (financial, pharma, exam boards), all with MS SQL backends. More recently, I have used MySQL and PostgreSQL in several projects. Also have experience of Crystal Reports in the dim distant past.
Relatively recent python convert - I've used Python mainly for small standalone projects but also within Flask & Django frameworks. I ha...
Relatively recent python convert - I've used Python mainly for small standalone projects but also within Flask & Django frameworks. I have a pretty scientific/mathematical background (a degree in space science actually) so Python's general form appeals to me :-)
Many websites designed, often database-driven. Began building sites professionally in 1998. Many websites built inside my own ASP.NET C...
Many websites designed, often database-driven. Began building sites professionally in 1998. Many websites built inside my own ASP.NET CMS, but more latterly a number of custom-themed WordPress sites, and now working in Python/Flask.
Been working recently on a large, very fast and highly scalable web (IoT) platform that is based on Python/Flask/Redis. Have been throug...
Been working recently on a large, very fast and highly scalable web (IoT) platform that is based on Python/Flask/Redis. Have been through a lot of in-depth learning and have a very good working knowledge of the platform despite relatively recently taking it on (had previous experience with Django though, which is very similar in many ways).
Have built a number of wordpress sites, often with completely custom themes built from the ground up, but also customising themes built b...
Have built a number of wordpress sites, often with completely custom themes built from the ground up, but also customising themes built by others. Some more technical sites using complex plugins like buddypress, Woocommerce and custom Google-Maps integration etc.
Built a number of small systems running on Raspberry Pi, mainly hobby projects but also some more serious python / flask / redis-driven a...
Built a number of small systems running on Raspberry Pi, mainly hobby projects but also some more serious python / flask / redis-driven applications. I'm a big microelectronics enthusiast so I'm well versed in the use of GPIO to drive external devices and to receive data from sensors.
Thank you, Neil for the support today! You understood exactly what I needed to do, and was able to work through the logic to make it functional for my application.
Terry Richter
January 2020
Neil was most helpful. He understood my problem very quickly and made several constructive and valuable suggestions. In just 10 minutes he sorted the problem that had bothered me all day. We also had a friendly chat. I am most grateful to him for his help and will have no hesitation in calling on him again when I'm stuck.
Motaharah Khan
December 2019
Neil was very helpful.
Erlingur Petur Ulfarsson
November 2019
First class assistance. Understood my needs quickly and had a perfect solution for my issue.
Daniel McAlpin
September 2019
Amazing work and quick response. Thanks again Neil!
Daniel McAlpin
September 2019
Neil is always a pleasure to work with. Hes quick and thorough. Thanks again for the amazing assistance!
Daniel McAlpin
January 2019
Excellent instructor!
Daniel McAlpin
December 2018
Amazing help as usual. Thanks for all of the assistance Neil!
Daniel McAlpin
August 2016
Very quick response and resolved my issue while teaching me a ton. Thanks Neil, I'll be in touch again very soon!
rishi ahya
May 2016
He was absolutely brilliant, helpful in everyday, explained things clearly and has left me feeling much happier
EMPLOYMENTS
Design DIrector
Outsideology
2015-05-01-Present
Focused on enhancing building performance using technology, I've worked on a number of projects marrying Building Information Modelling (...
Focused on enhancing building performance using technology, I've worked on a number of projects marrying Building Information Modelling (BIM) with technology to ensure extremely high levels of energy performance, including designing and constructing the first Passivhaus compliant suspended timber floor system, creating a mobile astronomical research observatory and designing and constructing a satellite groundstation for a UK government body.
Python
WordPress
Flask
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Python
WordPress
Flask
Microsoft Access
SharePoint
WooCommerce
Shopify
Python 3
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Power Apps
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Founder / Lead Developer
NightKrowd
2015-05-01-2018-07-01
Full-stack developer leading team across three global locations (USA, UK, Bulgaria) to create IoT project for near-realtime remote operat...
Full-stack developer leading team across three global locations (USA, UK, Bulgaria) to create IoT project for near-realtime remote operation of robotic systems. Built platform based on Python, Flask & Redis that achieved sub-4ms response times whilst ensuring fully auditable & repeatable commands received and actioned in strict order and with precise timing. Custom electronics designed and tested including serial command interface and motor control.
Flask
PostgreSQL
Nginx
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Flask
PostgreSQL
Nginx
Redis
Raspberry Pi
Python 3
AWS
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CIO
Photon Optical Holdings LLP
2008-04-01-2015-05-01
Systems lead for group of optics retail businesses. Designed and maintained custom ePOS system managing the group's multi-channel retail...
Systems lead for group of optics retail businesses. Designed and maintained custom ePOS system managing the group's multi-channel retail business, based on Microsoft Access with MS SQL Server back-end, distributed across multiple sites.