Ian Addison
About Ian Addison
Ian Addison is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Anaplan, where he has been instrumental in implementing new testing methodologies and enhancing Agile practices. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at organizations such as Lhasa Limited and Northumbria Police.
Work at Anaplan
Ian Addison currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2022. He works remotely from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. In this role, he facilitates Scrum standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions, contributing to the team's Agile and Scrum practices. He has taken on a technical lead role in key areas of functionality within the microservices architecture at Anaplan. Additionally, he has investigated and implemented Pact testing to establish contract tests between the API and UI, and produced a documented runbook to assist developers in integrating contract tests into the codebase.
Education and Expertise
Ian Addison studied at Newcastle University, where he earned a BSc in Software Engineering from 2003 to 2007. His education provided a solid foundation in computer software engineering principles. This academic background, combined with his extensive professional experience, has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in software development and engineering roles.
Background
Ian Addison has a diverse professional background in software development. He began his career as an Analyst Programmer at NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) from 2005 to 2006. He then worked as a Developer at Scott Logic for one year in 2007-2008. Following that, he held various roles at Northumbria Police, including Senior Developer and Analyst Programmer, from 2008 to 2016. He also served as a Principal Software Developer at Lhasa Limited from 2016 to 2021, before joining Anaplan.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Ian Addison has accumulated significant experience in software development across various organizations. He worked at Northumbria Police for six years as an Analyst Programmer and then two years as a Senior Developer. His role at Lhasa Limited as a Principal Software Developer lasted five years. Ian's experience includes leading technical initiatives, implementing testing methodologies, and enhancing Agile practices within teams.