A highly motivated and experienced IT and Networking Professional involved in the data network and IT industry for over 35 years. Very strong analytical skills, self-sufficient with the ability to learn and build new skills very quickly and easily. Comfortable with both a ‘hands on’ and a theoretical approach to work, believing strongly that this is an essential combination to work at the leading edge of the networking and I.T. industry. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Believes passionately in good extensible design methodologies, which alas are all too often not followed.

Senior Java Designer/Developer @ From August 2011 to Present (4 years 5 months) Java Developer @ From July 2010 to July 2011 (1 year 1 month) Prototype Design/Developer @ From April 2009 to May 2009 (2 months) OSS Designer/Developer @ From April 2007 to April 2009 (2 years 1 month) Solution Designer @ From October 2003 to April 2007 (3 years 7 months) Senior Consultant @ From November 1999 to February 2002 (2 years 4 months) Principal Network Consultant @ From May 1996 to November 1999 (3 years 7 months) Network Technologies Manager @ From June 1987 to May 1996 (9 years) Technical Officer @ From September 1970 to June 1987 (16 years 10 months)

HNC @ Bootle Technology College From 1971 to 1973 Gerry Riley is skilled in: Solution Architecture, Cisco Technologies, Telecommunications