David Arno
About David Arno
David Arno is a Development Manager at Orbus Software, where he leads an agile development team focused on the iServer product. With over 30 years of experience in software technologies and management, he advocates for test-driven development, agile methodologies, and functional programming techniques.
Current Role at Orbus Software
David Arno serves as the Software Development Manager at Orbus Software, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads an agile development team responsible for the iServer product. His focus includes both software development and management, leveraging his extensive experience in the software industry.
Previous Experience in Software Development
David has over 30 years of experience in software technologies and management roles. Prior to his current position, he worked at Domestic & General as Software Development Manager from 2015 to 2020. He also held the role of Development Manager at STM Group PLC for one year in 2020. His earlier positions include Senior Software Developer at Interica and Principal Web Developer at Sussex Downs College.
Education and Qualifications
David Arno completed his education at Eastbourne Grammar & High School from 1978 to 1983. He furthered his studies at Brighton College of Technology, where he earned an HND in Software Engineering from 1986 to 1988. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software development and management.
Advocacy for Development Methodologies
David advocates for test-driven development, agile methodologies, and functional programming techniques. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for developers, including test-driven development, agile techniques, and continuous integration methods. His approach reflects a commitment to improving software development practices.
Leadership and Team Management
In his managerial roles, David has focused on leading teams in agile environments. He has experience managing software development teams at various organizations, including CAE, where he served as Software Team Leader, and Interica, where he was Product Development Manager. His leadership style incorporates agile principles to enhance team performance.