Neil Vine

Building software, teams, and leaders with clarity and purpose.

Fidessa/ION Group

XTP Execution Platform

Part of the team building the UI for ION’s trading platforms up to mid-2026, including the award‑winning XTP Execution Platform (2026 TradingTech Insight Award for Best Listed Derivatives Trading Solution).

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.NET Web Applications

Blazor | ASP.NET

Software devlopment using a tech stack of Blazor WebAssembly, ASP.NET, and Google Cloud Firebase. My latest project is a Goal Manager application that supports coaching clients advance towards their overarching vision.

Gemini API Features

AI Integration

Integrated AI features into web app using C# and the Gemini API, including an AI Coach that understands the user’s goals and chats with them in context. The system can also suggest goals and automatically break them into subtasks, using a step‑by‑step prompt process with a quick human check to keep everything accurate.

Leadership

Agile Facilitation

Experienced Agile practitioner with certifications including Agile Coach (ICP‑ACC) and Scrum Master (CSP‑SM). Skilled in guiding teams and non‑technical managers in applying Agile and Lean principles such as transparency, visualising work with Kanban boards, and improving flow through value stream mapping.

Experience

Where Insight Meets Execution

I turn complex requirements into simple, satisfying interactions—software that feels like it was made for you, not just used by you.

Coaching

High‑Performance Executive Coaching.

ILM Level 5 Certified Executive Coach helping leaders accelerate growth, build confidence, and achieve meaningful results. Clients report clearer thinking, stronger decision‑making, and career‑defining breakthroughs.

Product

Mobile‑First Thinking.

I design products from the smallest screen upward. My personal projects explore full‑stack ideas with cloud‑backed data, AI‑assisted features, and fast, WebAssembly‑powered interfaces.

Public Speaking

Clear, Confident Communication.

Serving as Secretary for ION EMEA Toastmasters, I play a key leadership role in driving our club toward Distinguished Club status. Having completed Level 3 of the Presentation Mastery pathway, I am a capable communicator committed to constant refinement. I am proud to contribute to our collaborative and supportive culture, where we challenge each other to become exceptional speakers.

Psychometrics

Evidence‑Based Insight.

Trained by ERAS in applied psychometrics, I administer and interpret The Quest Profiler®, one of the UK’s most widely used work-based personality assessments. I manage both Selection & Recruitment and Personal Development reports—each providing nearly 40 pages of scientifically grounded behavioral insight. I translate these complex findings into clear, actionable guidance that supports smarter hiring decisions, cohesive team dynamics, and high-impact personal growth.