Terence Hemans
Manchester
Summary
Analytical Software Engineer with a varied background across different engineering disciplines. Specialist in C# and XAML but also experienced in numerous other languages, frameworks and development methodologies. A proven ‘safe pair of hands' for the development of complex software solutions, in accordance with SOLID principles, in tight timescales. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. A collaborative team-player who has worked across multiple international projects and multi-cultural teams, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to challenging working situations and environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Software Engineer
Siemens Mobility
Chippenham (Remote)
2023.08 - Current
- Key development team member for a nationwide railway signalling simulator, a complex distributed product used by Network Rail to train railway signallers.
- Developed key features including a server/client methodology to generate session recording files and a live link feature to allow on-the-fly editing of simulated timetables.
- Implemented numerous code improvements that delivered significant reductions in memory usage (by a factor of 1000) and operation speed (99.5 % reduction).
- Self-led the complete refactor and re-architecture of a simulator component to apply SOLID principles which greatly simplified further development.
- Demonstrated an ability to grasp complex railway concepts and rules.
- Trusted to deliver high priority bugfixes and feature implementations under tight timescales.
- Delivered across all development activities, with responsibilities including software development and architecture, unit testing, code review, requirement scoping and team mentorship.
- Scrum leader during my entire time with this company.
- Hired directly from a previous role contracting on this project.
- Trusted technical mentor to junior team members.
Software Engineer
Ebeni Ltd
Corsham (Remote), Wiltshire
2019.09 - 2023.08
- Developed a proxy server to support dual redundant network link testing
- Designed and implemented a MQTT based framework to enable cross-process communications.
- Set up and managed an AWS virtual machine to facilitate product testing.
- Facilitated the development of a Unity based solution to 3D model Level Crossings as part of the simulation suite.
Safety Engineer
Ebeni Ltd
Corsham, Wiltshire
2016.10 - 2019.09
- Collaborated as part of large team conducting safety validation work on the upgrade of Air Traffic Management equipment at MOD airfields.
- Led ongoing safety validation work for MOD air fleets.
- Developed numerous in-house tools to facilitate work and improve efficiency, such as the standardisation of Hazard Logs, auto-generation of routinely generated safety documents and development of a competency tracking system.
Safety Engineer
Engineering Safety Consultants
London
2014.04 - 2016.06
- Led numerous complex safety validation and verification studies including Hazard & Operability (HAZOP), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), SIL Verification, Fault Tree Analysis, Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Study.
- Projects included a QRA on a gas gathering network in Saudi Arabia, LOPA on the auxiliary systems for power generation engines, LOPA and SIL Verification for the treatment of effluent from a Foot & Mouth research facility and an FMEA on a proposed upgrade to the Thames Flood Barrier control system.
Field Service Consultant
UOP Ltd
Global
2009.09 - 2014.05
- Highly-energetic and flexible consultant, completing 24 on-site projects in 42 months for clients across 21 countries including, Mexico, Sweden, Pakistan, Canada, and Angola.
- Specialist engineering consultant in catalytic reforming, catalyst regeneration and loading, light naphtha isomerisation, unit commissioning startup and troubleshooting.
- Successfully led the unit commissioning of the first light naphtha isomerisation unit in China.
- Team member for similar highly complex projects in Belarus, Chile, Algeria and Taiwan.
Education
MEng - Chemical Engineering With Industrial Experience
University of Manchester
2005.09 - 2009.06
Skills
- C#, Python, Java, TypeScript, Bash, Powershell and VBA
- Windows Presentation Foundation, Prism, Serilog, YamlDotNet, NUnit and Moq
- Visual Studio, Git, GitKraken, MqttExplorer and JetBrains dotMemory
Affiliations
- Baritone singer in a Manchester based choir, with whom I have performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and Disneyland Paris as well as recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
- Volunteered at a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia and a vocational school in Uganda.
- Performed as part of a band in multiple productions and events.
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
Siemens Mobility
2023.08 - Current
Software Engineer
Ebeni Ltd
2019.09 - 2023.08
Safety Engineer
Ebeni Ltd
2016.10 - 2019.09
Safety Engineer
Engineering Safety Consultants
2014.04 - 2016.06
Field Service Consultant
UOP Ltd
2009.09 - 2014.05
MEng - Chemical Engineering With Industrial Experience
University of Manchester
2005.09 - 2009.06