Robert Arthur
DataCash Ltd
Musselburgh,East Lothian
13
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Versatile software developer specialising in Java, Perl, JavaScript/TypeScript, and C#. Experienced in web application development with HTML, CSS, and Angular, alongside service-oriented architecture and RESTful services. Expertise in database management using SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL, with strong skills in version control systems like Git. Focused on implementing security protocols and utilising continuous integration tools to enhance development efficiency.
Work history
Software Developer
10 Years 4 Months- Developed core components, including Perl payment gateway and batched settlement system, to enhance transaction processing.
- Wrote and supported client API libraries for merchants using Java, Perl, and C#, facilitating seamless integration with payment systems.
- Integrated payment requests and processed responses across multiple platforms and language stacks, ensuring consistent functionality and user experience.
- Delivered Java-based web services for reporting, configuration, and hosted payments.
- Added payment methods and services including prepaid cards, transfers, ID verification, DCC, and anti-fraud.
- Oversaw production release processes to ensure smooth transitions during staging deployments. by coordinating staging deployments with development teams.
- Resolved technical issues for merchants regarding payment systems during out-of-hours support.
Software Developer
2 Years 7 Months- Employed as Java developer, then focused on Microsoft technologies and tooling.
- Provided and supported FIX software and platform libraries for multiple DBMS.
- Supported underlying DBMS platforms and programming languages across FIX components.
Skills
Programming languages: Java
Perl
C#
JavaScript/TypeScript
Web application development: HTML
CSS
Angular
Dojo
Velocity
Service-oriented architecture: Java EE
RESTful services
Database management: SQL Server
Oracle
MySQL
Payment systems integration
Payment security solutions
Version control systems: Git
SVN
CVS
Continuous integration: Jenkins
Automated testing frameworks
Agentic workflows: GitHub Copilot
Cursor
Claude Code
Education
MSci (Honours) - Pure Mathematics
- Awarded prize for Best Senior Honours Mathematics Project (1997)
PhD (incomplete) - Semigroup Presentation Theory
- Contributed to the GAP computational discrete algebra software project.
Master of Physics - Physics
Part-time study (8-10 hours per week).
Personal Interests
I am a keen learner, with a passion for almost all branches of science. Much of my spare time is therefore spent reading textbooks and participating in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Currently, inspired by discoveries at CERN’s LHC, I am focusing on physics, and have set myself the challenge of understanding what the famed Higgs boson is actually all about., I am also a fan of cryptic crosswords, and am presently working on compiling a “reverse dictionary”. I hope at some point to make this available as a mobile app., Music is very important to me; in particular I love finding previously unheard artists (of almost any genre) via Internet-based music discovery services such as Last.fm, Spotify, “Band of the Day”, etc.
Affiliations
- Physics. Currently studying part time with the Open University towards a Master of Physics degree.
- Crosswords. Currently developing a .NET MAUI advanced crossword setting app as development exercise.
- Cooking.
Timeline
The Open University
Master of Physics from Physics
2019.10 Read More
Software Developer
DataCash Ltd
2003.11 - 2014.03Read More
Software Developer
APT Computer Systems Ltd
2001.03 - 2003.10Read More
University of St Andrews
PhD (incomplete) from Semigroup Presentation Theory
1997.09 - 2001.01Read More
University of St Andrews
MSci (Honours) from Pure Mathematics
1993.09 - 1997.07Read More