MY VALUES: Dr S J Leary

• As a software engineering professional, with a proven track record in R&D, I emphatically believe that building in quality from the start is the most profitable way to deliver software
• I’m truly passionate about my work and always eager to expand my knowledge and skills. While I enjoy many aspects of my job I think the most rewarding part is working directly with customers to solve their real world problems. Over the years I have worked with spatial big data, state and local law enforcement, oil & gas, and customers in the financial sector
• In 2017 I received a OneSAS award for my contributions and commitments to the SAS Global Business
• I have worked for previous employers internationally in Norway, the USA and Australia

​KEY COMPETENCIES

Experience & Personal Skills

• 18+ Years experience of software development under various methodologies (Agile, RUP,PRINCE2, Waterfall)
• Strong Mathematical skills (Basis of Ph.D)
• GIS / Spatial Experience
• Solid understanding of programming on Linux, Solaris and Windows (some embedded)
• A good communicator who is able to explain complex technical concepts, both verbally and in writing, to both technical and non technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self motivated and a quick learner
• Able to work and lead under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Object orientated analysis and design

​AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Research & Development

• C++, Python , Java, C#, C, SAS, ARM
• SAS Data Integration Studio, BASE SAS Programming
• Test Driven Development / Unit Testing
• Design Patterns and Object Oriented Programming
• PostgreSQL (PostGIS), Oracle (Spatial), Memex (MIE) & GOTHIC
• GIS, Topology, Snapping, Spatial Algorithm Development (Including 3D)
• Visual Studio, Codelite, Netbeans, Eclipse, ISE & Quartus
• OpenGL & DirectX 10

​ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering - University of Glasgow – 2000 - 2007
Bachelor of Engineering - University of Glasgow - Electronics & Electrical Engineering – 1996 - 2000

OTHER PROJECTS AND HOBBIES

• I Hold current EASA Private Pilots License with Night Rating. (100 PIC /156 TT)
• I am also interested in the development of hardware, specifically designing Verilog CPU cores and producing PCBs to test them
• I create and support open source circuit boards such as the TF530 and TF520 accelerator cards for the Amiga/Atari range of computers @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu4uiUtALy1ILAxNh7TGsmQ
• Contribute to the MiST Board Project and developed the Archimedes “Archie” HDL core and ported the BBC Micro core.