Bill | Project Champion, oTToDev | Proud Scot 
Veteran Coder – Born in 1964, I started programming before “modern” languages were in style! After studying Computer Science at Paisley Tech in 1989, I went on to work across Europe, implementing systems from east to west.
Did You Know? Fun Facts from Scotland!
- Scots and Silicon
– Scots helped shape Silicon Valley itself! It’s not all kilts and haggis (well, sometimes!)—Scottish innovators played key roles in pioneering developments in computing, including early transistor designs that powered the tech revolution! - First Programmable Computer Concept
– Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine? Built on ideas partly inspired by Scottish mathematicians like John Napier, who invented logarithms. Logarithms were crucial in computing development—imagine math without them! - The Invention of ATM Machines
– The world’s first automated teller machine (ATM) was invented by Scotsman John Shepherd-Barron in the 1960s. So next time you take out cash, thank Scotland for the convenience! - Scotland’s First ‘Internet’ (of Sorts)
– Way back in the 1800s, Scotland used optical telegraph systems to send messages quickly across the country. The world’s tech infrastructure owes a little something to Scottish ingenuity! - Scots and Gaming
– Grand Theft Auto, one of the most popular video games ever, was originally created in Dundee, Scotland!
And yes, while some think we spend our days in kilts eating haggis, the truth is we’re more likely to be fixing a server or coding an open-source platform! But hey, the occasional kilt doesn’t hurt…