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John Davis

 

John Davis
Tel: +44 20 7193 0467
e-mail: jd.public@tesco.net

 

33 The Embankment
Bedford
MK40 3PE
United Kingdom

bulletAn experienced IT consultant with first class business understanding.
bulletRare combination of depth and breadth of knowledge, from bit manipulation to corporate strategy.
bulletConsistent and successful track record in all phases of IT projects.
bulletCommunication, management and leadership skills to get things done.
bulletKey Strength - interpreting users' needs, matching these to business requirements and delivering the solution.

Work Experience

Cranfield Software Ltd

Managing Director  
1990 - Present.

IT/Management consultancy.  Implementation and enhancement of systems, particularly in Investment Banking and Direct Marketing.  The systems support the core activities of these businesses, some of which involve the accurate and timely control of very large amounts of money.  Applications running across the globe for over 10 years, none of which have yet been retired or replaced, which is a testament to their scope, reliability, and quality.  Skill set:
bulletBusiness and systems analysis, design, project management, programming, implementation, and support.  
bulletProgram code library design and maintenance.  
bulletSetting programming standards and conventions. 
bulletExpert skills in Clipper, xBase++, VBA (MS Excel), PHP and MySQL.
bulletAdditional skills in VB, Access, ASP, JavaScript.

Clients include:
Deutsche Bank
Bankers Trust
Chase Manhattan
Chemical Bank
Reed Business International (Mardev division)

Bankers Trust

Business Analyst  
1987 - 1989

Responsible for the analysis, testing, implementation and training for systems within the "Back-Office".  Part of pool of management resources for analysis and  "fire-fighting", including running International Equities Arbitrage settlements department.   
Salomon Brothers

Supervisor
1985 - 1987

After training in New York, trouble-shooter in London office, with period spent as Supervisor of Foreign Exchange settlements.
British Army

Troop Commander
1982 - 1985

Troop Commander of Jammer Troop and Direction Finding Troop in Electronic Warfare regiment.  Rank held - Captain

   

Education, Training and Qualifications

1989-90 Cranfield School of Management MBA
1983 School of Signals Communications Qualifying Course
1982-83 Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst Standard Graduate Course
1979-82 Jesus College, Cambridge

MA (Hons) Natural Sciences and Computer Science

1968-79 Bedford Modern School 3 A Levels, 1 S Level, 9 O Levels.
Exhibitioner, Head of School, Rugby Captain.
 

Personal

Date of Birth: 5 Nov 1959.  Married with two children.
Interests include tennis, squash, cycling, skiing, and listening to classical music.

 

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