Summary
Dave English is a seasoned Scala Developer with 13 years of focused experience and a long career in software engineering dating back to the 1980s. Currently at Capgemini, he blends modern Scala development with a strong foundation in databases, Perl, Spring, and Agile practices to deliver robust enterprise solutions. His background spans systems development, DevOps consulting, and QA leadership, giving him a pragmatic grasp of the full development lifecycle. Comfortable in both hands-on coding and release leadership, he has repeatedly moved between legacy systems and newer JVM-based architectures. Based in Henfield, England, he pairs formal Computer Science training from Newcastle University with decades of production experience. An overlooked asset is his depth in operational tooling and build/release practices honed during early internet-era roles, which helps ensure reliable delivery in complex environments.
13 years of coding experience
30 years of employment as a software developer
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
B.Sc. Hons., Computer Science, B.Sc. Hons., Computer Science at Newcastle University