John Gregor

John Gregor has over 20 years of work experience in the technology industry. John started their career in 1997 as a Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University. In 1999, they joined ION Geophysical as a Software Engineer, where they gained experience in development and maintenance of key products in C, Motif, and Awk. John then progressed to a Senior Software Engineer role, leading a team of seismic acquisition specialists and translating complex requirements into bespoke software solutions. From 2011 to 2015, John served as a Staff Software Engineer at ION Geophysical, leading the design and development of a next generation back-end system. In 2016, they joined Blackford Analysis Ltd as a Technology Lead. This experience showcases John's expertise in software development, team leadership, and system design.

John Gregor completed their education in the following chronological order:

1. John attended Heriot-Watt University from 1996 to 1997 and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science.

2. Prior to that, they attended the University of Dundee from 1992 to 1996, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science.

3. John also pursued studies in Philosophy at The Open University, although the specific years of attendance are not provided.

In addition to formal education, John Gregor has obtained multiple certifications on various topics related to computer science and programming. These certifications include "C# File System Tips and Tricks," "C#: Delegates, Events and Lambdas," "C#: Interfaces and Generics," "Programming Foundations: Design Patterns," "C# Essential Training," and "Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts." These certifications were obtained in 2018, with the majority acquired in February, from the institution LinkedIn.