Martin Aird
About Martin Aird
Martin Aird is a Senior Software Engineer with 18 years of experience at Smiths Detection in London. He specializes in developing bespoke software applications for manufacturing process control and has expertise in various programming languages and technologies.
Work at Smiths Detection
Martin Aird has been employed at Smiths Detection as a Senior Software Engineer since 2006. His role involves developing bespoke software applications tailored for manufacturing process control, testing, simulation, and training. His extensive experience in software engineering contributes to the company's focus on security and detection solutions. Based in London, Greater London, he has been an integral part of the team for 18 years.
Education and Expertise
Martin Aird studied Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2003 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in various programming languages and technologies, including C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, and Oracle DB. He also possesses significant knowledge in Linux Administration and web host administration.
Professional Background
Before joining Smiths Detection, Martin Aird held several positions in the software engineering field. He worked as an Integration Engineer at Symbian for 9 months in 2005. He also served as a Software Engineer at Visto for 11 months and at Nortel for 7 years, where he gained valuable experience in software development and engineering practices across different environments.
Technical Skills
Martin Aird specializes in developing bespoke software applications and has a strong command of various technical skills. He is proficient in using SVN for version control and IIS for web server management. His experience includes working in both Windows Forms and VxWorks development environments, which enhances his ability to create effective software solutions.