Alastair Millar

read moreMost IT departments readily embrace technical change, but are slower to adapt their software development methods to match. This can dramatically slow down application development, extend project timescales and increase costs. I can help you to change this. I can improve your software production methods to ensure you deliver robust business solutions, on time and on budget.

read moreUnfortunately we seem to be surrounded by badly-written English, particularly in the world of IT and technical support. I have a wealth of experience writing technical training manuals and user guides that are clear, concise and easy to use. As a professional trainer, I understand what both end-users and IT professionals require from training material and can provide simple, well-structured documents to fit all needs. And I have a proven ability for creating diagrams and charts that aid understanding of difficult technical concepts, rather than confusing the issue.

read moreThe 'soft skills' of application development (such as requirements engineering or software testing) are just as important as the 'hard skills' (such as programming languages and databases) for building successful, accurate software solutions. Many organisations invest heavily in the technical skills of their staff, but do not provide equal training in software development skills. I can help you to fill this skills gap. I can train your staff to create and test effective, maintainable applications that properly meet the needs of the business users.

read moreThe course includes practical exercises based on generic examples or client-supplied data.