Philip Usher
Software developer with 3 years of commercial experience, and a further 5 years of my PhD. My main language is python with a focus on data analytic skills. I am eager to apply my skills to a new challenge.
philip.j.usher@gmail.com https://philipjusher.com/
EXPERIENCE
Information Catalyst for Enterprise (ICE), Crewe — Intermediate Software Developer
May 2019 - PRESENT
I lead three technical teams, two for projects ProTego and ZDMP and a third managing the company's internal infrastructure. I participate in management meetings with other project managers as well as leading scrum meetings with the technical team.
Itasca Consulting Ltd, Shrewsbury — Geophysicist/Software Developer
October 2016 - March 2019
Responsibilities include developing software, consulting projects, client relations, running international training courses, bug fixes, updating documentation, and maintaining the website.
EDUCATION
University of Bristol — PhD (Geophysics)
September 2011 - July 2016
I used Python to implement academic algorithms and plot statistical representations of the data. I had to explain my work in academic papers, posters and oral presentations to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
University of Leeds — MGeophys & BSc (Geophysics), 1st Class
Septemeber 2012 - June 2016
For my thesis, I used a finite-difference algorithm and Matlab to model seismic waves. The course included modules on inverse theory, signal processing, statistics, advanced maths, and computing.
PROJECTS
ZDMP — €19 Million - Software Architect and Team Lead
Zero Defect Manufacturing Platform - a research consortium project looking at creating a platform for improving quality in manufacturing using Industrial IoT, AI, and ML. I led the planning of the architecture documentation as well as the implementation of ICE’s components, a Data Harmonisation, Business Process Modeler, Frontend Portal and the backend platform deployment.
ProTego — €4.5 Million - Team Lead
Data protection toolkit reducing risks in hospitals and care centres - a research consortium looking into securing the usage of data from Medical IoT devices. I worked towards documenting the architecture and managing ICE’s contribution to software integration.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Python, C++, Bash. Git, SVN Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Hugo, MkDocs, Jekyll OpenAPI (swagger), Doxygen, Sphinx Linux and Windows
ANALYTICS SKILLS
Bayesian Analysis Monte-Carlo simulations Graphing and data visualisation Optimisation COMMUNICATION SKILLS Word and Powerpoint Specification and Architecture Documents Agile Project Management Teleconference Teaching and training Documentation
PERSONAL
I have held a full, clean UK driving licence since May 2007 and am a British Passport Holder.