Robert Francis

 

Robert Francis - Professional Summary:

A senior IT professional possessing a range of skills and experience. Specialising in business analysis but equally versed in the improvement of software development capability (SPI) and having a broad range of related skills including project & programme management, mentoring & coaching, consulting and account management. From a background as a software developer, experience encompasses projects and organisations of all sizes and in a broad range of industry sectors including government, insurance, telecommunications, middleware, leisure, utilities, automotive, retail, and education.

 

Robert Francis - Professional Experience:

Experience of most development project approaches currently in use including Iterative/Agile (SCRUM, RUP, DSDM Atern) and Waterfall, and across full business analysis lifecycle from requirements gathering to UAT management. EExperience of major application delivery toolsets including Borland's ALM and IBM's Rational.

 

Roles:

Business and Systems Analyst, Development process Mentor/Coach, Project Manger

Processes/Methods:

Numerous including:

Expert in RUP, Agile, UML;

Exposure to PRINCE2, CMMI

Training delivered:

Professional courses in RUP and OO analysis and design. Workshops in risk management and project estimation.

Qualifications & Security Clearance:

RUP Accreditation, Borland CaliberRM Certification, SC Clearance

 

Robert Francis - Education:  

BSc. Computer Science, 3 A-levels, 6 O-levels

 

Robert Francis - Interests:

Playing piano and guitar, martial arts, photography.

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