IBM mainframe assembler programmerWhat type of job are you looking for? Development or maintenance programming for IBM mainframe What nationality are you? I have USA and UK passports and permanent resident status in Panama What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English native language Spanish not very good What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I would like to work in Panama or remotely from Panama because my family is here What countries have you worked in? UK USA Canada South Africa What countries do you have a visa to work in? UK USA What field do you currently work in? I retired several years ago but have become a little bored plus I miss the mental exercise What fields have you worked in before? Software development, system support, DBA (IMS), banking and credit card What qualifications do you hold? BS computer science Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education can give a good foundation to build upon but you cannot beat experience Describe the benefits of working with others Pier review and discussion Describe the benefits of working alone Undisturbed concentration What was your worst working experience? Reporting to a manager who was in her position because she was married to the IT director not for her technical ability What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? If the solution is overly complicated it is because it is not the best solution What unique skills do you have? 30 years programming experience at all levels What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I used to have it, I owned a software development company but when it grew I had to spend too much time playing boss and not writing code so I sold it. See Insync currently owned by Macro4 What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Problem solving, I enjoy the mental exercise What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Project administration Why do you prefer assembler language over high level languages Assembler gives me more control, I did PLS at IBM in the UK and I was impressed by the quality of the generated code, most high level languages however do not generate aesthetically pleasing code How can potential employers contact you? nmaccrimmon@gmail.com | 
