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I’m Nick! I build & lead teams who create products & solutions that help people do more.
I am a passionate technical leader & full-stack software architect with over 14 years’ experience in designing & delivering large–scale commercial cloud SaaS software solutions, predominantly using Microsoft technologies.
As a hands-on leader, I have a proven track record of building effective on-site & remote software teams, based on the sharing of good practice, defining clear processes, implementing best-of-breed systems and shipping quality code.
Latest Posts
Engaging Business Customers with Mobile in 2014 – Apps vs. Mobile Websites
When we started the process of delivering a business mobile application to our customers, we asked ourselves a fundamental question which has haunted development teams
The SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow – Photo & Video Timeline
24 September 2013 24 September 2013 24 September 2013 24 September 2013 24 September 2013 24 September 2013 //player.vimeo.com/video/75390157 14th September 2013 28th August 2013
Handling Unauthorised Ajax Requests in ASP.NET MVC App
The following post describes an application-wide method of handling unauthorised Ajax posts within an ASP.NET MVC application. Modifying the Authorize attribute as per the example
Analysing your .NET App for Memory Issues
In this post, I will look at the hard & the not-as-hard (but still hard) way to isolate and diagnose memory issues within a .NET
New Website Launched – The Layer
We’ve just launched a new website for The Layer, a system for mobile & IT resellers.The website launch was backed up with the following ad
New Website Launched – R.B. Richardson & Co.
R.B. Richardson & Co. specialise in domestic conveyancing and provide clients with a local service at competitive rates across central and south west Scotland, including Irvine, Ayr,
DevWeek 2013: Tuesday Sessions Overview
I just got back from DevWeek 2013 at the Barbican Centre in London.  I enjoyed all the sessions I attended and have documented a few key presentations
Hack Proofing Your Microsoft ASP.NET Web Forms and MVC Applications
Security is an afterthought with most developers. A common problem is that most web applications can be easily hacked. This presentation explores the most common
Berlin Marathon 2012 Experience
My preparations for the 39th Berlin Marathon started at the beginning of 2012 when I set myself a challenge to get myself marathon fit and
EE Launches Visual Voicemail
There’s some great news for iPhone customers on the UK’s new EE network. Visual Voicemail is now available for free to all customers with a compatible iPhone.Â
New PC Build: Andrew’s Ultimate Pro Tools 10 Workstation
My friend Andrew is a musician and music technician who wanted to build a new workstation to run Pro Tools 10. We just ordered the kit for his
Glasgow Olympic Parade – September 14th 2012
Thousands of people took to the streets of Glasgow yesterday for the official homecoming parade for Scotland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The floats left Kelvingrove