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Interviewee: Chris Date

Interviewer: Thomas Haigh

Date of Interview: 13/06/2007

Role in LEO: Mathematical Programmer

Joined LEO: 1962

Abstract: Chris Date, well known for his work on Database theory and practice started his career with LEO in 1962 – 1967, and provides a description of his experience on pages 7 – 9 of the transcript of the interview. Very complimentary about LEO.

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Copyright: Computer History Museum, CHM Reference number: X4090.2007

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  • Interviewee: Alan King                                                            DOB: August 1936

Interviewer: Tony Morgan                                                             Died 2017

Date of Interview: 16.08.2011

Role in Lyons: Systems Research Office, then Lyons Computer Services 

Joined Lyons:  Autumn 1959 

Abstract: Alan studied Classics at Oxford and on graduating was taken on by Lyons in their Systems Research Office. A career working on a number of the Lyons LEO application followed by a senior role in Lyons Systems Services, formed to develop and service computer applications first on LEO machines and later when Lyons replaced LEO with IBM computers. Acting Chief Executive Institute of Administrative Management.

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  • Interviewee: Ray Hennessy                                                    DOB: December 1934

Interviewer: John Daines                                                                  Died November 2016

Date of Interview: 27.04.2012

Role in Lyons: Programmer 

Joined Lyons:  1959

Abstract: Joined as trainee programmer after being offered jobs by Elliott computing and English Electric..  Worked on many projects including British Oxygen.  Despite temptation to join other companies remained with LEO and its successor companies working in a senior capacity on a number of Government projects and after retirement working as a consultant to ICL and its associated companies. Active in LEO Computers Society until his death.

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  • Interviewee: Tony Morgan                                                     DOB: June 1937

Interviewer:   Ray Hennessy

Date of Interview: 08.11.2011

Role in Lyons:  Commissioning Engineer

Joined Lyons:  December 1947

Abstract:  Joined LEO as engineer.  Spent most of his career as commissioning engineer on LEO IIs and IIIs, finishing as senior commissioning engineer.  In retirement LEO Computer Society’s expert on all matters relating to LEO hardware. Active Member of LEO Computers Society

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  • Interviewee: Bob Gibson                                                        DOB: 18th May 1927

Interviewer:   Martin Garthwaite                                                  Died: August 2016            

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Role in LEO: Manager training and customer support

Joined LEO: February 1956: 

Abstract: Trained as electronic engineer as part of National Service.  After working as an electronic research engineer in Civil Service, recruited by LEO as trainee maintenance engineer.  Took responsibility for training customer engineers and rose to oversee all LEO training as well as managing  engineering maintenance services/  Briefly left LEO to become management consultant but returned to become head of customer services for EELM.  Retired 1988.

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  • Interviewee: Doug Comish                                                     DOB: 1926

Interviewer:   Martin Garthwaite

Date of Interview: 6th December 2011

Joined Lyons:  December 1949

Role in Lyons:  Management Trainee to management accountant

Joined LEO: April 1956

Role in LEO: Programming, and education to head of marketing 

Abstract: Born in Liverpool, educated at grammar school, took Mathematics at Kings College,  Cambridge. Then National Service finishing with rank of Captain.  Joined Lyons as a Management Trainee in 1949, rose to management rank in the Lyons Work Office as cost accountant.  Selected to join LEO in 1956.  Long and distinguished career with many roles including education, staff selection, sales and marketing finishing as head of marketing before retirement. Active sportsman, including playing soccer for Cambridge University.

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  • Interviewee: Steve Farrow                                                      DOB: 

Interviewer:   Martin Garthwaite

Date of Interview: 

Role in LEO:  Commissioning and Design Engineer

Joined LEO:   Spring 1957

Abstract: Took Science degree at Imperial College after national service in RAF. Joined LEO after seeing an advertisement. Steve worked as a commissioning engineer first on LEO II machines including commissioning the Bull Printer on LEO II/3 and subsequently on LEO II machines. Achieved rank of Chief Engineer for LEO III. Involved in design of the abandoned LEO IV after merger with English Electric. Subsequent career from 1965with Medical Research Council working as a design engineer.

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  • Interviewee: Ray Shaw                                                            DOB: 17th April 1924
  • Interviewer:  Martin Garthwaite
    Date of Interview: 2013
    Role in LEO:  Design Engineer, Project Manager
    Joined LEO: 1949 
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  • Date : 2013

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  • Interviewee: Ray Shaw                                                            DOB: 17th April 1924

Interviewer John Daines

Date of Interview:  27th September 2016

Role in LEO:  Design Engineer, Project Manager

Joined LEO: 1949

Abstract:  Joined Pinkerton as a design engineer, rising to senior design engineer for LEO I and II.  Left LEO in 1956 to work with John Bennet in Australia at Sydney University.  A distinguished career as project manager and design engineer with ICL followed including work on communication Systems. Retired in 1981 but carried on working as private consultant.

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