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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
Apple iPhone 5 – UK Launch Pricing Matrix
Below is a comparison of iPhone 5 pricing on all major UK networks correct as of 15/9/2012. The TCO field represents the total cost of
Great Scottish Run 2012 – Half Marathon – September 2nd, 2012
The people of Glasgow were out in force on Sunday, supporting runners participating in the Great Scottish Run, starting at George Square and finishing at Glasgow
Windows 8: First Impressions
Where has my Start menu gone? Firstly, let me just say that the biggest and most fundamental change in Windows 8 is the removal of
Running: Tips for combatting Achilles tendon pain
Since I’m running my first marathon in September, I figured I’d add running into the mix with a new category on my blog. I have
New PC Build: Ivy Bridge mini-ITX machine in a Streacom F1C on OneLessDesk
I just finished building a small form factor development PC. I needed something compact enough to fit into my One Less Desk, powerful enough to cope with
A brief look at Windows 8 app security
I just read this post on the Windows 8 blog about improvements being made to security and reliability in Windows 8 apps. The most interesting part
Technology through the years
The technology I fell in love with pre-2000 is very different in form and function to the products and services I use today, suggesting that our
Technology is no place for fidelity
I just read an article titled ’Don’t Fall in Love With Your Technology’ and it got me thinking. As a developer, I pose the question
A New iPad for 2012: Thoughts from around the web
After much anticipation and countless rumours, the third generation of Apple’s iPad tablet has just been announced at a special event in San Francisco. The
ASP.NET MVC 4 – Bundling and Minification of JavaScript and CSS
I usually use a combination of JSMin and the Telerik script manager to minify my JavaScript and CSS, however the ASP.NET MVC 4 beta has
Thoughts on QR codes
For those not in the know, QR codes are the black and white squares you see plastered over marketing materials. If you have a compatible