Originally from Sydney, Australia, Shane Sekuloski has been based in Central London since 2004 working on contracts predominantly in the Finance and Investment Banking industries for London-based clients with European operations. Shane's clients in London have included Barclays Bank, Citigroup, Brit Insurance, and JPMorgan Chase. Shane says: ""My aim in this quick-and-easy guide is not to blow your mind with the myriad intricacies of the IT contracting world, but to tell you what you need to know (and no more) about making the move from permanent employment to contracting with clients. Think of it like you're picking the brains of your contractor mate down the pub.""