Careers Angel Profile: Alex Tomlinson
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| Name | Alex Tomlinson |
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| Email Address | alex@agooit.co.uk |
| Industries/Sectors | IT & Computers; Self Employed |
| Employer | Agoo IT Solutions Ltd |
| Position | Senior Technical Consultant |
| Experience | 25-30 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Computer Science (graduated in 1997) BSc |
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| Information | In 2007 I started my own company Agoo IT Solutions Ltd to provide consultancy on Web Accessibility, Usability and electronic document and records management. Over the past two years we have worked for a number of clients in the public sector in Scotland and other charities. Prior to 2007, I worked for Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies and Objective. This work was mainly technically focussed in the electronic Document and Records Management sector. See also https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-tomlinson-9b10139/ |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | The importance of socialising with your work colleagues in providing networking opportunities for the future and that a short daily commute is essential for a better work life balance. |