Author / Darren

by Darren

And the blue line around the airport baggage carousel is for…

I’ve just returned from a smashing holiday to Tunisia with my family only to be completely amazed by the stupidity of people at the airport baggage carousel! The thing is like a magnet for stupid people.

There’s a line drawn on the floor around the carousel which you’re supposed to stand behind for a reason – so everyone can see the cases and bags on the carousel clearly, and when you can see your bag you can approach the carousel easily, collect your bag, and be on your way.

But no, idiots insist on standing as close to the carousel as possible so no-one else can see the approaching bags until they’re right in front of you! Grrrrrr!

by Darren

End of an era…

Well, after nearly 15 years working for the same tier-1 investment bank in London I’ve packed my bags and moved to Canary Wharf to work for another tier-1 investment bank.

I’ll still be working on Java based electronic markets FX systems with a strong emphasis on GUI design and implementation so I can leverage all those skills I’ve honed over the last few years.

I’m sad to leave the old company having spent nearly all of my working life there, but equally excited about what the future holds for me at the new one. Time will tell whether I’ll still be there in 15 years time!

by Darren

A bit late to the party…

Well, this is my first ever blog post after arriving at the whole blogging party very late (more than unfashionably late) with no gift for the host and no bottle of wine in hand. Hopefully I’ll make up for the late arrival by being an interesting, stimulating and entertaining guest 🙂