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Peter is one of Ratio’s senior subject matter experts specialising in software architecture, embedded systems, AI-assisted software development, and modern engineering practices.

Over more than three decades he has worked with engineering teams designing complex systems, modernising legacy platforms, and helping developers build robust software across enterprise, cloud, and embedded environments.

His experience spans technologies including C / C++, .NET, Python, Go, SQL Server, Azure, AWS, and embedded microcontroller platforms, as well as the practical application of AI tools within real software engineering workflows.

Peter’s courses combine deep technical knowledge with real engineering experience, helping developers understand not only how technologies work but how they should be applied in production systems where architecture, performance, maintainability, and engineering discipline all matter.

• How should we modernise an existing platform or architecture?
• How do we improve engineering practices across development teams?
• How can embedded systems move to modern C++ or RTOS platforms?
• How do we scale engineering capability across multiple teams?

Peter regularly supports organisations with team capability development, architecture mentoring, and specialist technical training.

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Peter has been exploring artificial intelligence in software development from the earliest wave of modern AI tooling. As large language models and AI-assisted development began reshaping engineering workflows, he focused on one key question: how can teams adopt AI productively without losing engineering discipline?

With more than three decades of software architecture and development experience, Peter approaches AI not as hype, but as another powerful engineering tool that must be applied thoughtfully within real systems.

His work in this area combines practical developer experience, mathematical foundations, and engineering governance. Peter holds a Master’s level background in Mathematics and is currently working towards a PhD, bringing a deep analytical perspective to how AI systems behave, how models generate outputs, and how engineers should evaluate and integrate them responsibly.

Through this work, he has developed a structured learning path that helps organisations introduce AI into software engineering teams safely and effectively.

This programme focuses on three key stages of adoption:

• Understanding how AI can be introduced into engineering teams safely
• Helping developers use AI tools effectively in coding, testing, and debugging
• Scaling AI adoption across engineering teams and development workflows

These courses are designed for engineering leaders, architects, and development teams who want to harness the benefits of AI while maintaining strong software engineering practices.

Peter currently delivers the following courses as part of the AI for Software Engineering Learning Path:

• AI Adoption for Software Engineering Teams (1 Day)
• AI-Assisted Software Engineering for Developers (2 Days)
• Scaling AI in Software Engineering Teams (2 Days)

Together, these courses provide a structured pathway for organisations that want to move from initial experimentation with AI tools to responsible, scalable AI-enabled engineering practices.

• How should we modernise an existing platform or architecture?
• How do we improve engineering practices across development teams?
• How can embedded systems move to modern C++ or RTOS platforms?
• How do we scale engineering capability across multiple teams?

Peter regularly supports organisations with team capability development, architecture mentoring, and specialist technical training.

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Embedded C Programming for ARM Cortex-M (STM32)
Hands-on firmware development using STM32 microcontrollers.
Real-Time Embedded Systems with FreeRTOS

Design deterministic embedded systems using FreeRTOS including task scheduling, interrupts and timing.
Embedded C++ Programming for Microcontrollers
Applying modern C++ techniques in embedded environments while maintaining performance and memory efficiency.

• Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for SQL Server and Architecture
• Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
• Former MSDN Regional Director for the EMEA region
• Regular speaker at developer and architecture conferences

• Embedded device manufacturers
• Automotive systems development
• Financial services platforms
• Industrial IoT engineering teams
• Large-scale enterprise software platforms

This real-world engineering experience allows Peter to bring practical architectural insight into the classroom.

Peter’s sessions are structured more like engineering workshops.

Delegates typically experience:

• architecture discussions based on real systems
• live coding demonstrations
• embedded firmware exercises
• debugging scenarios
• deep technical Q&A with an experienced architect

The aim is simple.

Developers should leave the course able to apply what they learned immediately.

Embedded Systems

Firmware development for STM32, PIC and Raspberry Pi platforms including communication protocols such as UART, SPI and I²C.

Software Architecture

Designing scalable systems across enterprise and embedded environments.

Cloud Platforms

Experience with distributed systems using Azure and AWS.

Secure Software Development

Implementing secure coding practices and cryptographic solutions across multiple programming languages.

“Peter’s course felt like working with a senior architect rather than attending a traditional training class.”

“Very practical training with real debugging examples and architecture discussions.”

“Some of the most useful development training our team has attended.”