Steve Nimmons, FSA Scot FLS FRSA FIET FBCS FRI FIMIS, is an Information Technologist and industry commentator. He is a regular contributor to the technology press[1][2][3] and serves on a number of industry and political panels. He writes and speaks about Social computing, Enterprise Architecture[4][5][6] and Open Innovation[7] and is a member of the Atos Scientific Community[8]
Steve Nimmons | |
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.jpg) Steve Nimmons (at the East India Club in London). | |
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | University of Ulster |
| Known for | Social computing Enterprise Architecture Open Innovation |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer science |
| Institutions | Atos Origin, KPMG |
Education
editHe graduated from Ballymena Academy in 1988[9] and from the University of Ulster in 1993 with an honours degree in Computing and a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS).
Professional credentials
editA notable contributor in disciplines including IT, Engineering, Antiquaries, Natural History and The Arts as a:
- Certified European Engineer (Eur Ing)[10]
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)[11]
- Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society[12][13] (FBCS CITP)
- Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology[14]
- Fellow of the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (FIMIS)
- Fellow of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers[15] (FIAP)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[16][17] (FRSA)
- Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18] (FLS)
- Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot)
- Fellow of the Royal Institution (FRI).
Honours and awards
edit- Grand Officer of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia[19][20]
- Commissioned Kentucky Colonel,[21] 2009
- Humanitarian Silver Medal, Mongolian Red Cross Society,[22] 2008
- Honorary "Tar Heel" (Honorary Citizen of North Carolina),[23] 2010
Political interests
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Nimmons is a Conservative Party[24] and Ulster Unionist Party member and has active political interests across the United Kingdom and the Middle East. He is a member of the Conservative Technology Forum, Conservative Friends of Israel, is the Community Relations Director at Anglican Friends of Israel[25][26] and writes for The Times of Israel.[27]
City of London
editActive in the Livery movement and traditions of the City of London:
- Freeman of London
- Member of the Guild of Freemen of the City of London
- Juror of the Court Leet of the Guildable Manor of Southwark[28][29]
- Freeman, Worshipful Company of Information Technologists[30][31]
- Member, City Livery Yacht Club[32]
Charity and philanthropic interests
editHe is the Northern Ireland Special Advisor to The Anne Frank Trust (UK),[33][34][35] is a member of the Chairman's Circle of the Council of Christians and Jews, the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels,[36][37] and the Rotary Club of London,.[38]
Notes
edit- ^ It's all in the eyes
- ^ Unseen Enemy
- ^ "LinkedIn users question Gates query". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
- ^ IRM UK 2012 EA Conference
- ^ BCS EA Conference
- ^ Unicom EA Conference 2012
- ^ Steve Nimmons, Atos Archived 30 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Atos Scientific Community
- ^ "Ballymena Academy Past Pupil". Archived from the original on 15 February 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- ^ Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 11th Edition
- ^ Atos Consulting Profile Archived 30 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Chartered Fellows of the BCS
- ^ Chartered Fellows List, Telegraph
- ^ New Fellows of the IET (April 2013)
- ^ IAP Consultants' Register[permanent dead link]
- ^ RSA Fellowship Newsletter, Feb 2010 Archived 8 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Philanthrocapitalism and the Enterprise Encore Career, RSA, July 2010
- ^ Linnean Society Annual Report, 2008 Archived 8 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Distinguished Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia and the Seamless Tunic of Our Lord Jesus Christ[permanent dead link]
- ^ Who's Who in the World, 28th Edition
- ^ Salute from Kentucky Archived 2 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Who's Who, Order of St. George Archived 7 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Award from North Carolina Archived 18 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Conservative Party Wall Archived 2 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ AFI Policy Advisors Archived 27 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Lobbying Parliament Archived 28 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Times of Israel, Steve Nimmons
- ^ See City of London Livery List and Guide, 'Blue Book' 2010
- ^ Guildable Manor of Southwark, Jurors
- ^ WCIT Monitor 2008 Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ New Freemen, 2008
- ^ City Livery Yacht Club Members Archived 20 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ireland examines Anne Frank's life Archived 26 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Alley Theatre Opens Anne Frank + You Tour Archived 25 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Anne Frank Exhibition an Outstanding Success Archived 18 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2010 Colonels of Distinction Archived 26 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 2011 Colonels of Distinction Archived 27 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ London Rotarian Winter 08 Archived 23 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
References
edit- Gloucester Citizen, Twitter abuse and internet trolls
- Chartered Management Institute, Speedy internet infrastructure: contrasting views
- British Computer Society, ISPs 'must be aware' of local concerns when rolling out superfast broadband
- Press Association, Action urged to curb web abuse
- Business Intelligence Gold Panning, British Computer Society, November 2008
- What to do with Legacy COBOL, British Computer Society, February 2009
- SOA – The Architecture with Nine Lives, British Computer Society, May 2009
- Cloud Cover, Public Service Review, July 2010
External links
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