Neil Ramsden
Mathematics and Specialist Software

What I provided as a consultant

Client-centred approach

So that clients got the best out of any project, I would:

• talk through their needs with them
• give them a costed proposal how I could provide them with a solution
• offer feedback and constructive dialogue throughout the project
• provide appropriate training, documentation and support.

A versatile mix of skills

Whether it was a specific skill clients needed, or a combination, I adopted an analytic and creative approach.

I was very at home in multi-disciplinary teams, where my strongest contribution was in finding ways to turn concepts into practical solutions.

Areas of expertise

General mathematics

Mathematics was at the core of what I've provided, in a variety of contexts:

• geometry and geometric algorithms
• mathematical modelling
• optimisation
• statistics

Mathematics for engineers

I built up a great deal of expertise working with engineers applying maths to a diverse range of industries from aerospace to wind energy:

• structural engineering, especially composite laminates
• production engineering

Computer software development

Many projects I undertook involved the creation of bespoke computer programs. The work has typically involved:

• systems analysis
• software design
• program writing and testing
• object orientated programming techniques

Computer Languages

I've nurtured the general software engineering skills that can be expressed in any modern computer language.

This includes in depth knowledge of C++ and Python.

Over time, I have also produced working applications using Fortran, Visual Basic for MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access), C, JavaScript, Delphi, HTML, and XML markup languages.

Technical Authorship

Much of my work has required proposal and report writing.