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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