Laurence Herniman

18+ years solid Delphi up to RAD Studio 13 on SQL databases on three EPOS applications and a system for cardboard box factories. Some experience of web development. Immediate availability for remote working (WFH) only. Will consider any software development role, full-time, part-time or temporary.

Delphi Developer at KM Software Systems (KMSS) (2019-03 – 2025-10)

Developed Sheet Plant Operation and Control System (SPOCS) and related applications for cardboard box factories on RAD Studio 12.2 & Interbase. Led full rewrite of web Ecommerce client and server application using TMS WebCore.

• Full rewrite of web Ecommerce client and server application using TMS WebCore
• Direct Debits implementation
• Third-party RESTful APIs integration (e.g DeTrack delivery tracking)
• Email generation, orders, invoicing, delivery notes
• Factory job visual planning and Shopfloor result recording
• ReportBuilder reports development
• Image-handling and PDF-generation via PDFIUM code suite
• Led conversion of all applications from BDE to FireDAC
• Two database migrations for new business clients

Delphi Analyst Programmer at Club Control Ltd. (2017-12 – 2018-02)

Developed Membership Database Application on RAD Studio 10.2 Tokyo & Firebird 3.0

Delphi Analyst Programmer at CSY Retail Systems Ltd. (2017-05 – 2017-11)

Full design and development of EPOS management System and Charity Shop Retail Gift Aid module on RAD Studio XE7 & Firebird 2.0 database. REST link to Government Gateway API.

• EPOS management System development
• Charity Shop Retail Gift Aid full design and development
• Government Gateway API integration

Delphi Analyst Programmer at Point Four Ltd. (2010-09 – 2017-04)

Developed multiple EPOS and retail management systems including EMS, MMS, and E-Commerce package on RAD Studio XE5.

• EPOS management System (EMS) development
• Multi-branch management System (MMS) development
• E-Commerce package (excluding website)
• Product Label Designer (RAD Studio XE5)
• Wholesaler Supplier Links implementation
• Loyalty card module
• Premium Pricing & Rounding functionality
• Price promotions system
• Newspaper delivery module

Delphi Analyst Programmer at Merlin Software Ltd. (2005-11 – 2009-09)

Delphi 5 development for retail management system. Complete design and development of Charity Shop Gift Aid Reclaim package which won the local Chamber of Commerce Innovation in Business Award 2009.

• Merlin retail management system development
• Charity Shop Gift Aid Reclaim package design and development
• Electronic Point-of-Sale (EPOS) till software development
• Chamber of Commerce Innovation in Business Award 2009 winner

KCML Analyst Programmer at Kerridge Automotive Systems (2000-02 – 2005-11)

Full life-cycle development, piloting and maintenance of Autoline motor dealership management system using the company's own KCML language.

• Oil Dispenser Interface development
• Glass's Guide import and search functionality
• Generic Price file import implementation
• Point-of-Sale system development

Delphi Analyst Programmer at Southern Electric Contracting (1999-02 – 1999-07)

Delphi 4 development for in-house project management tools including writing stored procedures and queries for Microsoft SQL Server.

• Stored procedures and queries for Microsoft SQL Server
• Crystal reports development

Delphi Analyst Programmer at Anite Systems (1997-05 – 1999-01)

Delphi 4 development for magazine advert booking system on Oracle database.

Designer / Implementer at ICL Defence Systems (later DESC Ltd.) (1988-10 – 1997-01)

COBOL and Application Master on ICL 2900 and Tandem NonStop for OPCON Naval communications system. Six months' Delphi 1 development.

• COBOL development
• Application Master role
• ICL 2900 and Tandem NonStop systems
• Delphi 1 development

Module in Object-Oriented Programming – Open University

Diploma in Web Development – Unknown

HND in Computer Studies – Unknown