As well as being an avid Ruby Developer, I’m fond of Python and PHP, and was one of the first 1000 Zend Certified Engineers. I closely follow the Open Web Application Security Project and have had to gain a broad knowledge of data security in order to comply with the Payment Card Industry’s strict Data Security Standards.

I was the architect of and the lead engineer involved in the implementation of the technical solution my employer uses for PCI DSS Compliance.

I was educated at Adam Smith College (Fife College at the time) in Kirkcaldy and then the University of Abertay, Dundee. I have over four years of experience in developing with Ruby and over eight years experience in developing with PHP and other less interesting languages.

I’m well versed in all W3C standards from XHTML / HTML5 to Accessibility, with a good understanding of web-application security and the guidelines and recommendations of OWASP. I am a proud proponent of Agile development methodologies and an active member of the Ruby community both online and locally with the Scottish Ruby User Group.