About David Laing
I’m a 30 something agilist, software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in Tring, just outside London, UK.
I’m passionate about the craft of software development; and web based businesses. I enjoy reading science fiction (specifically Sagan, Gaiman & Brin). I play the guitar (poorly, but with enthusiasm). I enjoy vegetable gardening, travelling, skiing & yoga.
If you’re looking for some extra hands on your current software project, this is what I can offer:
Firstly, I am an excellent developer; with a vast amount of experience across a range of technologies and projects. I have an intuitive grasp for how software is constructed; which makes me a great at architecting new systems, and identifying where problems lie in existing systems. I’m also passionate about crafting clean, maintainable code; which means I always leave code better than it was before.
Secondly, I am an avid practitioner of agile development techniques; including SCRUM/XP, TDD, refactoring, code smells and automated acceptance testing (Selenium, WatiN, Fitnesse, rSpec). I relish the opportunity to participate, contribute and educate an agile team.
Finally, I have developed a range of softer stills relating to the development of software. I make a positive and fun addition to a team, and am always ready to discuss, share and mentor. I’m pragmatic rather than dogmatic. I enjoy running retrospectives, code dojos and dealing with end users. I’m smart, and I get things done.
See my availability for further details.
Email is good. Feel free to contact me at david [at] davidlaing.com
