Colin Willmore
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I have worked extensively with Colin over many years providing solutions to complex IT and data problems. Colin’s technical skills are outstanding, he has a meticulous attention to detail and a vision which is unique for the identification and development of such wide ranging solutions. Colin enjoyed considerable success in a number of projects improving data quality, system processes and ultimately revenue through the development of bespoke solutions. In the most challenging of circumstances Colin kept his head, clearly thinking and providing either quick fixes or strategic solutions as the business demanded. Above all Colin is the type of guy you look forward to meeting the next challenge with, if it were possible I would work with him again tomorrow, next week or next month."
Colin has worked with us on improving the entry and management of our costing and production data. What were unwieldy systems, greatly prone to human error, are now much simpler to use. They now flag up incorrect data entry and give us results that are easily accessible and above all that we know to be correct. We are now able to use the results of these improved systems to quickly access information required for audits, cost reconciliations, purchasing decisions and production management. At our early meetings Colin very quickly grasped what was needed and deftly turned our complicated systems into something user friendly without blinding us with IT speak. I recommend him to any business where data management is important.
I have worked extensively with Colin over many years providing solutions to complex IT and data problems. Colin’s technical skills are outstanding, he has a meticulous attention to detail and a vision which is unique for the identification and development of such wide ranging solutions. Colin enjoyed considerable success in a number of projects improving data quality, system processes and ultimately revenue through the development of bespoke solutions. In the most challenging of circumstances Colin kept his head, clearly thinking and providing either quick fixes or strategic solutions as the business demanded. Above all Colin is the type of guy you look forward to meeting the next challenge with, if it were possible I would work with him again tomorrow, next week or next month."
Colin has worked with us on improving the entry and management of our costing and production data. What were unwieldy systems, greatly prone to human error, are now much simpler to use. They now flag up incorrect data entry and give us results that are easily accessible and above all that we know to be correct. We are now able to use the results of these improved systems to quickly access information required for audits, cost reconciliations, purchasing decisions and production management. At our early meetings Colin very quickly grasped what was needed and deftly turned our complicated systems into something user friendly without blinding us with IT speak. I recommend him to any business where data management is important.
I have worked extensively with Colin over many years providing solutions to complex IT and data problems. Colin’s technical skills are outstanding, he has a meticulous attention to detail and a vision which is unique for the identification and development of such wide ranging solutions. Colin enjoyed considerable success in a number of projects improving data quality, system processes and ultimately revenue through the development of bespoke solutions. In the most challenging of circumstances Colin kept his head, clearly thinking and providing either quick fixes or strategic solutions as the business demanded. Above all Colin is the type of guy you look forward to meeting the next challenge with, if it were possible I would work with him again tomorrow, next week or next month."
Colin has worked with us on improving the entry and management of our costing and production data. What were unwieldy systems, greatly prone to human error, are now much simpler to use. They now flag up incorrect data entry and give us results that are easily accessible and above all that we know to be correct. We are now able to use the results of these improved systems to quickly access information required for audits, cost reconciliations, purchasing decisions and production management. At our early meetings Colin very quickly grasped what was needed and deftly turned our complicated systems into something user friendly without blinding us with IT speak. I recommend him to any business where data management is important.
I have worked extensively with Colin over many years providing solutions to complex IT and data problems. Colin’s technical skills are outstanding, he has a meticulous attention to detail and a vision which is unique for the identification and development of such wide ranging solutions. Colin enjoyed considerable success in a number of projects improving data quality, system processes and ultimately revenue through the development of bespoke solutions. In the most challenging of circumstances Colin kept his head, clearly thinking and providing either quick fixes or strategic solutions as the business demanded. Above all Colin is the type of guy you look forward to meeting the next challenge with, if it were possible I would work with him again tomorrow, next week or next month."
Colin has worked with us on improving the entry and management of our costing and production data. What were unwieldy systems, greatly prone to human error, are now much simpler to use. They now flag up incorrect data entry and give us results that are easily accessible and above all that we know to be correct. We are now able to use the results of these improved systems to quickly access information required for audits, cost reconciliations, purchasing decisions and production management. At our early meetings Colin very quickly grasped what was needed and deftly turned our complicated systems into something user friendly without blinding us with IT speak. I recommend him to any business where data management is important.
Experience
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Catalyst Finance
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Executive
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Jan 2016 - Present
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Freelance data services contractor
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Oct 2010 - Present
We currently offer small-job, quick-turnaround data services including analysis, validation, integrity-checking, reformatting, error-correction and Excel automation for people with too much data and too little time. Pricing is usually done on a pre-agreed "per job" basis (calculated using an hourly or daily rate plus any travel expenses), and formalities are kept to a minimum. Initial consultations are free. See switchfirst.com for details.
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BT Group
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant Solutions Architect
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2001 - 2010
Design, production and operation of PC-based Management Information system for BT Directories, utilising large volumes (60M+ records) of confidential data from a variety of sources. Generation of ad-hoc reports of various data conditions e.g. audit of 999 database versus BT customer data, checking appropriateness of customer ex-directory status, evaluation of staff productivity. Design and provision of automated data-cleanse procedures. Technical consultant advising on feasibility, requirements capture, system design and user testing for large mainframe system (IBM COBOL IDMS, z/OS). Liaison with off-shore developers.
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Analyst/programmer (contract)
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Jan 1995 - Apr 2001
Senior Analyst/Designer/Programmer on major enhancements to CSS Directories Sub-System (IBM COBOL IDMS z/OS). Heavily involved in all stages of project development from Requirements Capture to Post-Implementation support. User liaison. Skills transfer.
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Analyst/programmer (contract)
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Aug 1994 - Jan 1995
Analyst/Programmer on major enhancements to Stock Control System (IBM COBOL IDMS ADS-online MVS). Design, specification, code, test and implementation.
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BT Group
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst/programmer (contract)
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Jun 1992 - Apr 1994
Analyst/Programmer on major enhancements to Stock Control System (IBM COBOL IDMS ADS-online MVS). Design, specification, code, test and implementation.
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American Express
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Programmer (contract)
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Jan 1992 - Jun 1992
Code and test Foreign Exchange System. (IBM VM/CMS IDMS DC-COBOL)
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Hydro One
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst/programmer (contract)
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Sep 1989 - Apr 1991
Analyst/Programmer on enhancements to Stock Control system for nuclear power stations. Analysis, design, specification, coding, testing and implementation. User liaison.
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Analyst/programmer (contract)
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Jul 1989 - Sep 1989
DOS to MVS conversion. Testing and implementation.
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BMO
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Canada
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst/programmer (contract)
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Mar 1989 - Jun 1989
Analyst/programmer on major new Credit Card System (IBM COBOL DB2 MVS). Specification, coding and testing.
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CIBC
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst/programmer(contract)
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Mar 1988 - Mar 1989
Analyst/programmer on new Customer Information System. Specification, coding and testing. (IBM COBOL DB2 MVS)
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Analyst/programmer (contract)
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Oct 1987 - Feb 1988
Analyst/programmer on enhancements to batch Payroll System. Specification, coding and testing. (IBM COBOL VSAM MVS)
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BT Group
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst/programmer (permanent)
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Jul 1985 - Jul 1987
Analyst/Programmer on Marketing and Network Utilisation systems. Design, specification, coding, testing, implementation. User liaison. Supervision of trainee. (IBM COBOL IDMS ADS-online MVS)
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Executive Officer
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Aug 1982 - Jul 1985
Specification of County Courts project using structured methodology. Design, code and test online and batch database programs for Court Funds Office project, latterly as Team Leader.
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Education
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1976 - 1979
Durham University
BA Joint Hons, Psychology and Anthropology
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