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Plaformability is a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a highly skilled, tightly aligned London (City) based software development team dedicated to creating frameworks for single-dealer platforms. We are engineers, architects, UX designers, a QA team and technical authors who enjoy working with new and cutting edge technology – and blogging about it. Our posts are based on real-life examples, the lessons we learn along the way, the news that influences us and the tools that make our jobs easier.

This blog represents the variety and diversity of a truly unique development environment.

Adam IleyAdam Iley
My father is a shepherd and programs dogs for a living. I program anything that will run code including graphical calculators, z80s, and sometimes even carefully arranged dominos. I'm also prepared to deprogram members of the cult of Apple....
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Adam ShoneAdam ShoneSoftware Engineer
I've been at Caplin for about three years as a software developer, iteration lead and general jack of all trades. I have a Java background and can usually be found working on the various Xaqua components. I like coffee flavoured chocolate but not coffee.
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Aleksei LoktionovAleksei LoktionovJunior Software Engineer
I am a Junior Software Engineer with Caplin Systems
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Andy BerryAndy BerrySoftware Engineer
I joined Caplin's grad programme in 2010 and am now a front end dev. I primarily focus on Java and build technologies, but I'm slowly working my way into the big bad world of JavaScript!
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Andy TrevorahAndy TrevorahJunior Software Engineer
I am a Junior Software Engineer currently working my way though Caplin's graduate scheme. I joined only recently after finishing my MEng in Computer Science.
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Arthur SmitArthur SmitUX Designer
Previously I worked in Interface Design working on Windows Media Centre and I have a penchant for painting custom vinyl toys and shoes in my spare time.
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bodrula@caplin.combodrula@caplin.com
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Brian Di PalmaBrian Di Palma
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DanielDaniel
Former futures trader, newbie software developer
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DomDomArchitect
I'm an architect at Caplin, over the years I've worked on most of our server products and I'm now embracing the joys of the frontend as well.
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Dominic ChambersDominic ChambersSenior Javascript Developer
Working for Caplin for over 6 years, and one of the original 3 CaplinTrader developers.
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Emin TatosianEmin TatosianTechnical Consultant
Emin joined Caplin Systems in 2007 as a junior software developer after graduating from university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Enterprise Systems Development. Emin has since helped develop a number of Caplin’s core technology offerings and has led teams on a number of internal and client projects. Emin is now based in New York and is responsible for Caplin’s technical activities in the Americas.
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Jennifer ReidJennifer ReidMarketing Operations Manager
With 12 years in of experience in working in software for financial services, I have been Marketing Operations Manager at Caplin Systems since 2009. Digital marketing and social media enthusiast, I project manage the Platformability blog and Caplin's other blog, www.singledealerplatforms.org.
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John EvansJohn EvansTechnical Author
I'm a Technical Author at Caplin Systems Ltd. This is my second career - I previously spent many years as a software developer and designer. (Anyone up for a bit of programming in assembly language?) I've always enjoyed writing about software, and now I get to do it full time. I'm a member of the UK Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (www.istc.org.uk)
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Jonathan PaulJonathan PaulSoftware Engineer in Test
QA
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Kane GregoryKane GregorySoftware Engineer
I've been a developer at Caplin since 2008. Despite coming from a Java background I have since specialised in Javascript.
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Lawrence OwusuLawrence OwusuSenior Software Engineer
I am a software developer at Caplin. I work on both Caplin Xaqua and Caplin Trader components which provide single-dealer platforms for the investment banks. I develop in Java (Hibernate, JUnit, Servlet, JMock) C#.Net(NHibernate, NUnit) & Javascript
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Marc McIntyreMarc McIntyreSoftware Engineer
I'm a Software Engineer at Caplin Systems.
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Mark CosseyMark CosseyUser Experience Designer
A User Experience Designer with a background in Visual Design. I started designing for print about 15 years ago but quickly moved to web. I live in Brighton, I'm happily married and I have two beautiful daughters.
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Martin TylerMartin TylerChief Software Architect
I am Chief Software Architect at Caplin. I've been here basically from the start, over 13 years ago. I designed and developed the core of Caplin's technology stack, including Liberator and have worked on nearly all of Caplin's products in some capacity.
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Michael PostonMichael PostonConsultant
I'm a consultant for Caplin Systems and have spent the last five years working with banks on foreign exchange and fixed income execution platforms.
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Mike SalsburyMike SalsburyQA Manager
QA Manager – Mike was first an IT tester last century. Since then he has done development, QA and project management. He is passionate about the application and wider take up of Agile methods.
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nicholast@caplin.comnicholast@caplin.comSoftware Engineer
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OnayOnaySenior QA Engineer
I am a senior QA Engineer at Caplin and passionate about automated testing. Outside work I enjoy dancing, exercising, cyling and going out with friends& family.
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Patrick MylesPatrick MylesChief Technology Officer
Pioneer of agile adoption at Caplin. Interested in new advances in web technology, clean code, UX, TDD, and anything that makes development more productive and rewarding.
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Priyank VyasPriyank VyasQA Engineer
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Richard ChamberlainRichard Chamberlain
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Stephen SouthStephen SouthProfessional Services Development Manager
In my five years at Caplin I have been lucky enough to work directly with a number of the world's biggest investment banks, helping them to deliver their Single Dealer Platforms.
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stevanl@caplin.comstevanl@caplin.com
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Toby CatlinToby CatlinSoftware Developer
I was hired as a JavaScript developer at Caplin but love working with a range of languages and frameworks. Steve, our development manager, is great at putting us on a variety of projects. So I have worked on a number client projects, helped implement our concurrent build system and led teams working on our core JavaScript libraries and that's just the last couple of years. At work you are quite likely to hear me banging on about how Couchdb/Python/CI or forming a post apocalyptic machete based currency strategy with Adam Iley. Out of work I spend my time cooking, hacking on Arduino's or tinkering with my Mini and a whole lot more that won't fit in this little box.
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Wolfram HempelWolfram HempelTechnical Lead
Frontend guy with a love for finance
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