Interviewee: Brian Grimshaw       

Interviewee: Brian Grimshaw                                             DOB 24 December 1948

Interviewer: Mike Hally

Date of Interview: 9th February 2021

Editors: Mike Tyzack (P1) and Mike Jackson (P2) Mar 2021

Joined LEO installation Shell Mex & BP Wythenshaw: 1967

Role on LEO: Computer Operator starting with offline work, progressing through tape loading to full control of the computer.

Left LEO/Shell:1968

Abstract: After Grammar School joined Shell Mex & BP’s LEO III as a computer operator. Moved within Shell onto an ICT machine operating, then plug-board programming. Programmed a UNIVAC machine then an IBM 360. Was transferred to documentation. Self employed in Holland then contract programmer. Specialised in security installation and implementation.

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