Terry Curran gained an interest in computers while studying for his first degree in Biological Chemistry at the University of Kent. He went on to work as a computer operator for a large supermarket company. After several years working as a computer operator he went to the University of Brighton, leaving with a Higher National Diploma in Computer Studies. Upon completion of his studies he worked for several years as a computer advisor at the former City of London Polytechnic. After taking voluntary redundancy from this post he proceeded to the University of Stirling where he gained an MSc in Software Engineering. After graduating from the University of Stirling, Terry went on to work for a software consultancy company, assisting with the writing of a software package for the publishing industry using Cognos PowerHouse. It was while working for this company that Terry first gained an interest in Business Intelligence reporting, being asked to familiarize himself with Cognos Impromptu and PowerPlay in order to present these tools to clients. After this company ceased trading, Terry embarked on a career as a freelance computer consultant and contractor using his experience with Cognos Impromptu and PowerPlay, and later Cognos 8 and Cognos 10. Terry is continues to work as a freelance Cognos Business Intelligence consultant and contractor, making use of his extensive knowledge of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Reporting. During the past 15 years Terry has worked for a range of different industries including aviation, pharmaceuticals, insurance, logistics, and insurance. Terry is currently working for Ultra Electronics Command and Control Systems as a freelance Cognos consultant. Terry was also a technical reviewer for the book (2010), IBM Cognos 8 Report Studio Cookbook, A Sanghani, Packt Publishing.
