Gerry Conlon
About Gerry Conlon
Gerry Conlon is a Senior Web Developer with over 25 years of experience in software development, currently working at Blackford Analysis in Edinburgh. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Baillie Gifford, IBI Group, and J.P. Morgan, and specializes in Microsoft technologies and Agile development.
Current Role at Blackford Analysis
Gerry Conlon serves as a Senior Web Developer at Blackford Analysis, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of web applications, leveraging his extensive experience in software development. His work focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Gerry Conlon has held various senior positions in software development across multiple organizations. He worked as a Senior Web Developer at Scottish Enterprise from 2017 to 2018 and at IBI Group for six months in 2015. His tenure at Baillie Gifford as a .Net Technical Architect lasted four years, from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he has experience with companies such as Lockheed Martin, J.P. Morgan, and Transport Scotland.
Educational Background
Gerry Conlon studied at The University of Glasgow, where he earned a Master's Degree in Information Technology in 1988. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering at the same institution, graduating in 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in software development.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Gerry Conlon specializes in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Design Patterns, Agile Development, and Automated Testing. He has a strong focus on Microsoft Technologies, including C#, VB, VBA, ASP.NET, and SQL Server. Additionally, he possesses expertise in Oracle, Sybase, NUnit, Moq, and Linq, which enhances his ability to deliver comprehensive software solutions.
Leadership in Software Projects
Gerry Conlon has demonstrated leadership in software development projects, notably leading a greenfield project that involved creating an App Gallery and application Marketplace for the medical imaging sector. This project utilized modern technologies such as VueJs (3), C#, MySql, InfluxDb, and Docker, showcasing his capability to manage complex development initiatives.