About Talk-PC


Talk-PC is the "Evenings and Weekend" hobby of Mike Read, a Microsoft Certified (MCSD.NET) ICT Consultant currently working for HEDRA  (A Consulting, Solutions and Managed Services Company) as a subcontractor a long term project for the UK MoD.

I am passionate about technology and have chosen to focus in the Microsoft Technology Arena.  At the end of 2005 I achieved the highest certification available from Microsoft for Software Developers, the Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer.  This required the passing of 5 specialist exams and allows me to be to utilise the following logos on any material/resume/website printed materials to advertise my skills.


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HyperLink To validate the certification credentials, Microsoft set up a secure site for viewing of the certification transcripts (Dates, Times, Exams passed etc).  This capability ensures that people are not fabricating the certifications by allowing access to invited guests.  If you would like to view my Microsoft Certifications, please Email Me  for the Transcript ID and Access Code and you will the able to view the authentic proof of certification on Microsofts website.





I began my working career in 1988 for British Aerospace writing software for their CADCAM system used to develop the wings for the Airbus fleet of aircraft.  After a few small stints at Admiral Software and then Vodafone, in 1996 I joined CSC as a subcontractor to the MoD on a long term contract in Wiltshire.  In 2006, CSC sold off one of its divisions to HEDRA and that is where I am presently.  My role is Software Architect and Development Team Leader for a team of 5 developers designing and supporting systems written in Delphi, C#, C++, C and FORTRAN.  I am a regular attendee of the premier Microsoft European technology conference (Tech-ED ) where I am able to take in all the latest advances in technologies and apply them where appropriate to my day job.


Pen Portrait and Curriculum Vitae



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For further details or an informal chat, please contact Mike Read on (01985) 216351 or email Mike@Talk-pc.co.uk.