About Me

A blog containing miscellaneous articles and rantings of a software developer trying to make a living in the UK as a Micro ISV.

I’m Mike, the owner of Evolved Software Studios, a UK based Micro ISV (that’s a small independant software vendor). I’m starting this blog to publish my thoughts on operating a technical software shop (products and services), as well as running a business in the UK.

Having previously worked as a software contractor with a background in user interface development, workflow and software interfaces - I’ve managed to accumulate a very broad range of technical knowledge. My first proper job was at 15 years old, working as an in-house software developer for a defence construction contractor. Since then I obtained my degree, changed employer and married my childhood sweetheart :) At heart I’m a geek with a love of Science and Technology. I find it fun to learn about the world through the Scientific method and in the same way apply the same logical Scientific methodology to computers and technology,  creating innovative and user friendly applications. I work mostly with Microsoft Technology (.NET 2.0 to 3.5, and the Compact Framework).

My company provides products and services to the Healthcare, Financial (insurance & share trading), Broadcast TV (for live television) and Construction industries. I aim to impart some interesting “behind the scenes” knowledge of these industries too. My company has provided software to over a dozen of the world’s Fortune 500 companies as well as many more smaller ones

My interests are in: gadgets, music (keyboards/piano), airsofting/paintball (a highly competitive team sport which doesn’t involve hitting or kicking balls), golf (which does), cars & motorsports (spectating with the odd thrilling ride or two), travelling (anywhere with decent food and proper accomodation), eating out, movies, nice pubs & good company.

In July 2007 I became a dad for the first time. We have a new company mascot to go with our two cats and plethora of tropical fish and in a dozen or so years a new developer; he already likes C# and WPF

That should be all, any questions - please leave comments