Paul Simon
Director @Lifetime Software Solutions Limited
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Director @Lifetime Software Solutions Limited
Leeds, GB
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ABOUT PAUL SIMON
Seasoned IT leader and healthcare technology specialist with 30+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing mission-critical systems for the NHS and global healthcare organizations. Adept at bridging technical and business needs, with deep expertise in FHIR/HL7 interoperability, data integration, and full-stack development (YottaDB, Java, Python, Vue.js, C#). Proven track record of leading teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering scalable solutions for EMIS, InterSystems HealthShare, Discovery and Endeavour Health.Core Competencies Healthcare IT: EMIS, NHS Spine, HealthShare, FHIR/HL7, SMART on FHIR, UPRN algorithms Programming: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript (Vue.js, Angular), MUMPS, SQL Databases: YottaDB, Caché, InterSystem IRIS, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL DevOps & Tools: Docker, AWS, OpenSearch, GitHub, REST APIsProfessional ExperienceDirector | Lifetime Software Solutions (Apr 2021 – Present)Key Projects & Achievements:Discovery Data Extracts: Designed and maintained Java/YottaDB pipelines for COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring (VITT algorithm), diabetes screenings, and child immunizations, serving 7+ NHS CCGs.ASSIGN Address Matching: Led development of a Vue.js web app and REST API (YottaDB backend) to link patient records to geospatial UPRNs, enabling research on social determinants of health.Synthetic Data & OpenSearch: Generated privacy-compliant synthetic datasets and evaluated semantic search AI capabilities for clinical data using Python/OpenSearch.Senior Consultant | J2 Interactive, Synanetics, LHS (2014 – 2021)Notable Contributions:Built STU3 FHIR servers (QEWD, IRIS) and subscription services for real-time data exchange.Enhanced UK Provider Directory for Coordinate My Care (CMC), reducing ODS data load times by 40%.UPRN Algorithm (LHS): Deployed a high-performance YottaDB REST service processing 10K addresses/minute, with 100M+ requests handled.Software Architect & Leadership Roles | EMIS Health (1991 – 2014)Career Highlights:NHS Spine Integration: Spearheaded PDS, SCR, and EPS integrations for EMIS LV, using C#/.NET and MSM (Micronetics Standard Mumps).Pioneered the UK\'s first comprehensive online patient portal, through a secure web interface (EMIS Access).Developed a PalmOS sync solution and VBA-powered Word templates for automated medical reports.Education & CertificationsBTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies | Hull College (1987–1988)InterSystems Certified (Technical & Professional Employment Tests)
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