James Barlow
About James Barlow
James Barlow is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing workflow-driven applications for mortgage systems. He has worked for various companies in the UK, including Anaqua, Babcock International Group, and Teleperformance, and holds advanced degrees in Information Security and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Work at Anaqua
James Barlow has been employed at Anaqua as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing workflow-driven applications that enhance the management of mortgage point-of-sale and origination systems. His work involves utilizing advanced technologies to improve application performance and user experience.
Previous Experience
Before joining Anaqua, James Barlow held several positions in software development. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at Landmarc Solutions from 2019 to 2020 and as a Software Developer at Clever Digit Media Ltd from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Analyst/Developer at Teleperformance from 2015 to 2016. His early career includes a contract position as a System Developer at Atkins in 2014 and a role as a .Net Developer at IRESS UK from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
James Barlow holds a Master of Science in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, which he completed from 1999 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the University of South Wales, studying from 1989 to 1992. His expertise includes leveraging the full .NET stack for developing finance systems, specifically for banking and lending organizations.
Technical Skills and Technologies
James Barlow specializes in upgrading middleware components and services to utilize the latest .NET technologies. He is proficient in Windows Workflow 4.5, Entity Framework 6, and MVC 4. His work emphasizes the implementation of Inversion of Control (IoC) using Unity and the Microsoft Enterprise Library, showcasing his technical capabilities in software development.
Career Timeline
James Barlow's career spans multiple roles in software development across various organizations. He began as a .Net Developer at IRESS UK in 2013, followed by contract positions at North Bristol NHS Trust and Atkins in 2014. He then progressed to roles at Teleperformance, Babcock International Group, and Landmarc Solutions, before his current position at Anaqua. His career reflects a continuous advancement in software engineering and development.