Gareth Coleman

Gareth Coleman has extensive work experience in the field of software engineering and IT consulting. Gareth started their career in 1995 as an Analyst Programmer at Tessella Support Services, where they worked on various client-facing projects. In 1997, they became a Team Leader at The Internet Bookshop, leading the revision of CRM and e-fulfilment systems. Gareth then joined WHSmith Online in 1998 as a Technical Manager and later became the Retail Systems Manager, overseeing system architecture, software development, and infrastructure strategy for an e-commerce site. In 2001, Gareth joined Dun and Bradstreet as a Manager Finance Systems, managing a team responsible for software development in billing and supporting projects such as online billing statements and CRM system roll-out. Their most recent role was at Rex Software, where they worked as an IT Consultant from 2003 to 2021. In this role, they delivered various solutions for a global speciality chemical company, including building REST APIs, developing React web clients, and implementing corporate websites and CMS solutions. Gareth currently works as a Lead Software Engineer at Thomas International.

Gareth Coleman attended the University of Edinburgh from 1991 to 1995, where they earned a Bsc degree in Computer Science. Gareth also pursued a degree in Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics, earning a Bsc (Hons) from the same university during the same time period. Prior to attending university, Gareth attended Queen Elizabeth High School in Gainsborough, although specific details about their degree or field of study in high school were not provided.