Chris Brown

Senior Software Developer at Generis Technology Limited
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Timperley, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Credentials

  • Python Quick Start
    LinkedIn Learning
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learning Python (2020)
    LinkedIn Learning
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Generis Technology (Landis + Gyr Group)
    • United Kingdom
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Software Developer
      • Dec 2015 - Present

       Development of PL/SQL packages, code and Oracle Forms Enhancement/Fault Fixing on APEX Front End following application conversion from Oracle Forms Design and analysis of product improvements and changes to address client faults End to end involvement in the fault lifecycle from initial analysis, determination of need for a fix/data patch through development and testing of code and releasing the relevant changes to clients Acting mentor in provision of support to the team of junior apprentices under Project Acorn Provision of additional resources to other non-Oracle teams within the company, providing ad-hoc assistance on the C#/.NET projects and test creation and execution services where required Show less

    • Software Developer
      • Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

      Working on B-SMART PRODUCT, CLIENT CORE/BESPOKE B-SMART APPLICATIONS Functional design/analysis relating to industry changes, ensuring incorporation into B-Smart application  Coding of PL/SQL packages, SQL business rules and Oracle forms as required Analysis of client faults, providing support in terms of advice, workarounds and code fixes  Provision of ad hoc testing, design and coding services to other teams within Generis, when required Supporting testing activities by mentoring other staff or advising on test/data set upWorking on SRP PROJECT Worked on conversion of existing client system written in VB6 into C#.NET, including coding GUI screens Creation of test cases and execution of tests comparing the old and new systems for functional consistency Development/testing of SQL Server stored procedures that interface with the C# application Bug fixing of test faults raised during the system test phase Executing regression and Unit tests against the new application as part of the analysis and review process Utilising hardware such as Smart Meters, In Home Units/Card Readers to test application functionality. Subsequently involved in analysing and coding enhancement phases of the project once the initial application had been delivered Show less

    • DEVELOPER
      • Mar 2010 - Oct 2012

      SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, GENERIS TECHNOLOGY, MIOC, STYAL ROAD, MANCHESTER, M22 5WB Creation of PL/SQL packages and business rules relating to B-Smart Product Suite Design of enhancements and additional functionality relating to B-Smart Product Suite Unit and E2E testing of newly developed code Analysis of client faults, providing support in terms of advice, workarounds and code fixes  Supervision of system testing for patch and major releases of B-Smart Product Suite Provision of ad hoc testing, design and coding services to other teams within Generis, when required Provision of “Out of Hours”/weekend support for client batch processing Show less

    • Senior Software Test Analyst (ISEB certified)
      • Jan 2006 - Mar 2010

       Drafting Test Strategy for major releases detailing required resources, test scope and regression coverage Management and allocation of test resources during system testing, monitoring of progress against test strategy and reporting of progress to line manager Analysis of test results/resources, post-system testing to improve future test planning Mentoring new staff and reviewing manual and automated test cases created by other staff members Responsible for trialling and selecting an appropriate Automated Test Tool for use by the company Conversion of manual regression test cases into Test Partner automated test cases  Listing test conditions and cross-referencing them against design and functional documentation Developing full test scenarios/cases using identified conditions plus relevant SQL scripts/batch files Show less

    • TEST ANALYST/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
      • Feb 2001 - Jan 2006

       Creation of system test cases for major and minor releases plus development a regression test suite Manual testing - GUI actions, SQL to create/clear test data, Unix creation/manipulation of batch files Ad Hoc coding and bug-fixing as required, to support available team resources Overnight and weekend support of client systems Production of documentation suite of technical and user reference guides to accompany software releases Several periods spent working on client sites, particularly Centrica(Staines) and Scottish Power(Glasgow) Recreation of client faults, locally at Generis, to enable coders to identify a fix/problem more easily. Logging defaults on internal fault database, monitoring updates/progression of faults through to resolution Show less

  • Benefits Agency
    • Dalton House, Dane Road, Sale
    • ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
      • Dec 1993 - Jan 2001

      Processing benefit claims and changes in circumstances plus dealing with verbal and written queries from claimants Investigating/advising on faults with benefit computer systems including suggesting "work-arounds" Periods of temporary promotion to cover for team-leader involving supervision of staff and technical decisions Liaising with voluntary and welfare organisations to ensure claimant problems and queries were cleared quickly Quality Team member, to ensure speed and accuracy of work remained at a high standard Show less

Education

  • The University of Manchester
    BA (Hons), History, Ancient History
    1990 - 1993
  • William Hulme's Grammar School
    1983 - 1990
  • Tyntesfield Primary School
    1976 - 1983

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