Integration consulting that taming complex tech

SERVICES

I offer end-to-end integration consultancy tailored to your needs. Specifically, I can provide the services listed below:

TECHNOLOGY CHOICES

Helping you choose and master new solutions …

Whether you are wanting to get the most out of the system you have, are moving people off a legacy application onto a new one, or are trying to put together a roadmap of improvements, I have expertise in:

Evaluating technical options

Assessing the importance of features

Planning deployment, from pilot to final roll out

TOOL
EXPERTISE

The best fit for the job …

Choosing mechanisms for integrating your applications can be overwhelming. I have the experience to help you choose something configurable, transparent and good under load. I am comfortable with:

Python and associated packages

REST APIs

Views, indexes, stored procedures and database queries

INSTALLS & UPGRADES

Made smooth and productive …

Application owners often dread complex changes like major upgrades. I have led and supported many such activities and know how to make them run like clockwork. To achieve this I:

Plan meticulously

Deal with large teams of stakeholders

Resolve complex problems in test – so the final deployment is surprise-free

REPORTING & ANALYTICS

From query to presentation …

I am aware “reporting” in an enterprise involves a cocktail of techniques that match the requirements of various stakeholders. I have worked on the following:

Efficient SQL queries at basic and advanced level

Creating suitable data providers for third party applications

Power BI, Tableaux and other enterprise reporting suites

PROCESS OPTIMISATION

Bottlenecks, duplication, and glitches resolved …

Few things are as frustrating as a slow responding system when deadlines loom – or repeating an activity needlessly. I help clients find trouble buried in their systems and tackle it. Specifically, I specialise in the following…

Setting metrics and ensuring compliance and auditing

Seeing the wider picture involving data sources and final destinations

Creating test plans to verify postivie change

MIGRATIONS

Mapping, pruning and moving with care …

Whether you want to get the most from your current system, are moving from a legacy application onto a new one, or are creating a roadmap of improvements – I bring the following expertise:

Creating high level designs and specifications

Ensuring compliance with organisational and legal requirements for data handling

The use of JSON, XML and other standards to help port data.

SECURITY

Keeping ahead of the arms race …

I am aware of the ever-evolving requirements imposed by cybersecurity in enterprises. My experience includes:

Implementing Single Sign On solutions with SAML2

Integrating cloud-based services whilst retaining robust security

Configuration of firewalls, load balancers and authentication to comply with cybersecurity standards

AI INTEGRATIONS

Making them secure, useful and cost effective …

The world of AI evolves at a dizzying rate. It can offer substantial benefits in some areas, be of questionable use in others and may present risks with data security or run-away costs. I have studied AI over many years and offer my expertise to:

Help integrate with the models of your choice

Set up intermediary structures such as MCP servers

Structure solutions which will enhance the capabilities of systems and users alike

PROJECT SUPPORT

Helping the wider team effort …

I have created and run a support operation dealing with complex issues for blue-chip clients. I know about working as part of a team to solve issues quickly so they don’t recur. More specifically I have:

Collaborated with large teams with many stakeholders and assorted skill sets

Created metrics to track and communicate achievements.

Worked with both waterfall and agile methodologies, thus familiar with Jira, Scrum etc.