David Ringsell
David set up TalkIT to provide a customised software service. To do this he works with a team of IT experts. Each member of the team contributes their specialist skills.
David himself has extensive experience in the IT industry.
Starting his career working on mainframe computers for ICL – including working for the European Union in a project team based in Luxembourg – he went on to lecture in computer science at Middlesex University and North London University.
Trainer, developer and consultant
For 12 years now, David has worked as a trainer, developer and consultant specialising in Microsoft platforms.
He has worked as a senior developer for web, Windows and database applications, and draws on his real-world experiences when he delivers training.
He has enabled many development teams to build highly effective software solutions.
Qualifications
David has passed 14 Microsoft exams in the last 12 years.
His Microsoft certifications include:
- BSc Mathematics and Computer Science
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) specialising in web development
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) specialising in Visual Studio and Visual Basic 6
- Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
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A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2005, David is authorised to deliver Microsoft’s own official courses.
He is also qualified to teach mathematics and computing in secondary schools.
Interests
David has been a student of Ki Aikido for 15 years and is now a 4th Dan black belt.
He is a landscape painter who exhibits his work, inspired by the landscapes and cityscapes of the places he visits.
David is particularly interested in how we learn new things, especially new technology. He delivers talks to IT professionals on using Accelerated Learning methods.
Phil Isham
Phil is a highly experienced IT trainer and consultant. He specialises in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA ) programming. He also works with databases, including coding in SQL.
Career summary
After university Phil spent a few years in Insurance and Market Research dealing with statistics and business information. During the early eighties he moved into computing and worked in the areas of project management and customer support. Since 1990 he has worked as a freelance contractor and consultant covering programming, system design, training, business analysis and documentation, mainly with database and management information systems.
Qualifications
BSc Physics
Certificate in Further Education Teaching
Qualified Microsoft Office Specialist Master
