Razorblue Group
Francis Smith has extensive work experience in the software engineering field. Their most recent role is as a Software Engineering Director at Razorblue Group, which they started in January 2023. Prior to that, they were a Technical Architect & Team Lead at the same company from February 2022 to January 2023.
Before joining Razorblue Group, Francis worked at Cubic Transportation Systems as a Principal Software Engineer from April 2021 to February 2022. Francis also held the position of Senior System Architect at Cubic Transportation Systems from July 2017 to April 2021.
Francis has further experience as a Lead Developer at Cubic Transportation Systems (ITMS) from November 2013 to July 2017 and at Serco from June 1995 to November 2013. Francis began their career as a Placement Student at ICI Films from June 1993 to August 1994.
Francis Smith's education history begins in 1984 when they attended Rosecroft, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Francis then attended Prior Pursglove College from 1988 to 1989. Following that, from 1989 to 1991, they studied HND Computer Studies at Longlands College. Francis's education culminated in a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science, which they earned from Teesside University between 1991 and 1995.
Alongside their formal education, Francis also obtained several certifications. In March 2019, they completed the "Financial Forecasting with Big Data" certification from LinkedIn. In April 2019, they obtained the certification for "R Programming in Data Science: High Velocity Data" from the same platform. More recently, in May 2020, Francis completed two certifications: "Algorithmic Trading and Stocks Essential Training" and "Learning Java Enterprise Edition," both offered by LinkedIn.
Razorblue Group
At razorblue we believe that success is dependent upon putting client needs first. We work closely with our customers, taking the time to find the right technology solution to complicated business problems. Since our launch in 2006 we’ve grown year-on-year and flourished in one of the business world’s most competitive and volatile sectors. Our proactive, technology driven approach assures that we stay ahead of the pace of change in the workplace. As a result, our client base has grown to include private and public organisations of all sizes. We’ve helped manufacturers, construction companies, financial consultants, hospitality, legal firms and other technology businesses, cultivating our expertise across a broad range of industries. Since our formation, razorblue has expanded into seven office locations, three data centres and we’ve built our very own telecoms network. With clients located across and beyond the UK, we offer a genuine 24/7 support service through our own internal service desk, implementation team, business applications developers and cabling engineers. Our comprehensive, end-to-end solution portfolio is a proposition unique to razorblue. At razorblue we have the experience, understanding and flexibility to become as involved as our clients need us to be. As for our clients, they’re guaranteed a working technology solution, a comprehensive IT partner and excellent value for money. Follow us for company updates, industry comment and advice on how your IT environment can work harder and smarter.