James Miller

I was born and brought up at Cockfosters in North London, just after the Second World War. Despite a conventional education at the very good Minchenden Grammar School in Southgate, I probably learnt much more in my father's printing works in Wood Green. (Few woods and certainly not green!)

I started programming and being fascinated by computers in 1965, when I went to Liverpool University to read Control Engineering. (As an aside, if politicians followed a few of the rules I learnt then, the world would be a much better place! But how many have any training in anything useful!)

Since 1972, I’ve been independent and have developed several large computer systems both for specific applications and companies. The jewel is Artemis, which I wrote in 1976 and completely redefined project management. It is still going strong today after many changes of ownership.

According to the current web site, Artemis now has over 600,000 users. Not bad for something that was once described as ephemeral and unlikely to last more than a few years, by a local politician.

I now work with the verification, analysis and visualisation of databases, using a family of software products called Daisy. I also use my extensive knowledge of computers and especially the Internet to help companies and individuals come to terms with the changes that are happening to their businesses and lifestyle.

James Miller - 1st July 2006