Steve Nimmons
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Steve Nimmons, FBCS, FRI, FRSA, FIMIS, FIAP, FLS, FSA Scot, is an Information Technologist and industry commentator. He is regular contributor to the technology press, and serves on a number of industry and political panels. He writes about Social computing
, Enterprise Architecture
and Open Innovation
and is a member of the Atos Scientific Community
and Ulster Unionist Party
and has active political interests across the United Kingdom and the Middle East. He is a member of the Conservative Technology Forum, Conservative Friends of Israel
and is Community Relations Director at Anglican Friends of Israel.
London, Fellow of the Zoological Society of London
, Officer of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem.
Social computing
Social computing is a general term for an area of computer science that is concerned with the intersection of social behavior and computational systems. It has become an important concept for use in business. It is used in two ways as detailed below....
, Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise architecture
An enterprise architecture is a rigorous description of the structure of an enterprise, which comprises enterprise components , the externally visible properties of those components, and the relationships between them...
and Open Innovation
Open Innovation
Although the idea and discussion about some consequences date back at least to the 60s, open innovation is a term promoted by Henry Chesbrough, a professor and executive director at the Center for Open Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley, in his book Open Innovation: The new...
and is a member of the Atos Scientific Community
Education
Ballymena Academy (class of 1988), graduated University of Ulster (1993) with an honours degree in Computing and Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS).Professional credentials
A notable contributor in disciplines including IT, Engineering, Antiquaries, Natural History and The Arts as a:- Certified European EngineerEuropean EngineerEuropean Engineer is an international professional qualification for engineers used in over 30 European countries. The title is granted after successful application to a national member of the European Federation of National Engineering Associations which includes representation from many...
(Eur Ing) - Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Chartered Fellow of the British Computer SocietyBritish Computer SocietyThe British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...
(FBCS CITP) - Fellow of the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (FIMIS)
- Fellow of the Institution of Analysts and ProgrammersInstitution of Analysts and ProgrammersThe Institution of Analysts and Programmers of the United Kingdom is an institution for information technologists, based in London. It is one of the UK's leading professional organisations for people working on business systems and computer software.- History :The IAP was founded in the 1970s by a...
(FIAP) - Fellow of the Royal Society of ArtsRoyal Society of ArtsThe Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London. The name Royal Society of Arts is frequently used for brevity...
(FRSA) - Fellow of the Linnean Society of LondonLinnean Society of LondonThe Linnean Society of London is the world's premier society for the study and dissemination of taxonomy and natural history. It publishes a zoological journal, as well as botanical and biological journals...
(FLS) - Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of ScotlandSociety of Antiquaries of ScotlandThe Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the senior antiquarian body in Scotland, with its headquarters in the National Museum, Chambers Street, Edinburgh...
(FSA Scot) - Fellow of the Royal InstitutionRoyal InstitutionThe Royal Institution of Great Britain is an organization devoted to scientific education and research, based in London.-Overview:...
(FRI).
Honours and awards
- Grand Officer Knight, Order of the Eagle of Georgia and the Tunic of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Commissioned Kentucky ColonelKentucky colonelKentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky colonels are given by the Governor and the Secretary of State to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation...
, 2009 - Humanitarian Silver Medal, Mongolian Red Cross SocietyMongolian Red Cross SocietyMongolian Red Cross Society was established in 1939. It has its headquarters in Ulan bator.-External links:**...
, 2008 - Honorary "Tar Heel" (Honorary Citizen of North Carolina), 2010
Political interests
Steve is a member of the Conservative PartyConservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
and Ulster Unionist Party
Ulster Unionist Party
The Ulster Unionist Party – sometimes referred to as the Official Unionist Party or, in a historic sense, simply the Unionist Party – is the more moderate of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland...
and has active political interests across the United Kingdom and the Middle East. He is a member of the Conservative Technology Forum, Conservative Friends of Israel
Conservative Friends of Israel
Conservative Friends of Israel, abbreviated to CFI, is a British parliamentary group affiliated to the Conservative Party and dedicated to strengthening business, cultural and political ties between the United Kingdom and Israel. CFI is an unincorporated associationIt was founded by the late...
and is Community Relations Director at Anglican Friends of Israel.
City of London
Active in the Livery movement and traditions of the City of London:- Freeman of London
- Member of the Guild of Freemen of the City of London
- Juror of the Court LeetCourt leetThe court leet was a historical court baron of England and Wales and Ireland that exercised the "view of frankpledge" and its attendant police jurisdiction, which was normally restricted to the hundred courts.-History:...
of the Guildable Manor of Southwark - Freeman, Worshipful Company of Information TechnologistsWorshipful Company of Information TechnologistsThe Worshipful Company of Information Technologists , aka the Information Technologists' Company , is the 100th Livery Company of the City of London...
- Member, City Livery Yacht Club
Charity and philanthropic interests
Special advisor to The Anne Frank Trust (UK), member of the Chairman’s Circle of the Council of Christians and Jews and inter faith dialogue advocate. Member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Rotary Club ofLondon, Fellow of the Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society of London
The Zoological Society of London is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats...
, Officer of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem.