Richard Dawson
About Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson is a Software Engineer at Northfield Information Services, with extensive experience in software development and project management across various companies.
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Richard Dawson currently holds the title of Software Engineer at Northfield Information Services, working in a remote capacity. He has amassed considerable experience in this role through various positions at other prestigious organizations.
Professional Background
Richard Dawson's professional journey spans several notable companies. He began his career at BAE Systems, initially serving as a Junior Software Engineer from 1992 to 1995 in New Malden on-site, before transitioning to a System Analyst role at the same company from 1996 to 1998. His experience includes roles at Marconi as a Software Developer/Designer, Thomson Reuters, Quantec, and R-Squared Risk Management Limited among others. Notably, his tenure at R-Squared Risk Management Limited extended for 11 years in a hybrid role.
Educational Background
Richard Dawson holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Physics from The University of Sheffield, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. This strong foundation in physics has complemented his extensive experience in software engineering.
Experience in Software Development
Throughout his career, Richard Dawson has developed a wide range of skills in software development. His work includes leading the development of the Risk Analytics Toolkit (RAT) with versions in C#, C++, and Java, along with a JSON REST API. He has also taken significant roles in developing reporting services utilizing Microsoft's .NET SSRS reporting libraries.
Project Management and System Integration
In addition to his software development expertise, Richard has demonstrated strong project management skills. In 2021, he managed the transition to Microsoft B2C single sign-on across all Northfield applications. Furthermore, since mid-2022, he has been updating and maintaining the Nexus project, a Python/Django web application for Northfield's analytics.
Legacy System Migration
Richard Dawson has significant experience in migrating legacy desktop application functionality into a SaaS (Software as a Service) environment. This experience is particularly valuable for organizations looking to modernize their software infrastructure.