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20 Jul 1996

Neural Computing Research Group - Aston University

One of the most influential research groups worldwide in neural networks and pattern processing inference methods.

Location: Birmingham

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System Administrator

Sole responsibility for the administration of a local-area network of around 50 UNIX Workstations and maintained the research group web site which included a searchable database of the group's technical reports

Programming Support

Development of neural network applications, research project support, and the production of demonstration software for courses.

Training

Design and supervision of laboratory and tutorial classes for the MSc Neural Network and undergraduate students

1 Jun 1999

Mid Kent Oncology Centre

One of a network of cancer units across Kent and parts of East Sussex which provide District General Hospital based cancer care.

Location: Maidstone

Development of Patient Management System

Development of a real-time patient management system, based on a cross-platform graphical user interface to a SQL backend. Design of this system required liasing with clinical, medical and administrative staff groups within the centre, to determine their needs. As a programmer in a small team, my responsibilities included writing a library of core components available to all developers and setting up the version control mechanism.

Tech Support

Administration of the centre's mixed-platform servers, including critical patient treatment systems, regular help desk cover, user training, and assisting in keeping the computer systems and data secure.

11 Dec 2000

Guardian Unlimited

Guardian Unlimited is the website of the national newspaper, The Guardian.

Location: London

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Web Development

My work involved building web pages and components (using Vignette StoryServer) for the website for The Guardian newspaper. This involved liasing with editorial and production staff and the managing and prioritisation of tasks. Projects in which I had an active role included the 2001 General Election coverage and the launch of several new sites including Politics, Sport and Jobs.

Website Traffic Audit

This role involved preparing the company's monthly page impressions audit (using perl scripts and Net Analysis), and attending the Audit Bureau of Circulation's (ABC) Technical Group meetings which standardise the measurement of internet traffic within the UK.

1 Jun 2002

Assertis

A small web development company based in Kent and Devon, their main project is OnlineBizBuilder, a browser-based website builder. They also provide bespoke website design and production.

Location: Bideford & Tunbridge Wells

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OnlineBizBuilder

Provided consultancy and programming skills prior to product launch, including HTML, Javascript and PHP development, and future planning for the technical expansion of the business.

Other clients

Range of system administration, database and web development services in support of newly acquired clients

7 Jan 2003

All Saints' School

A primary school in Devon with around 100 children.

Location: Thurlestone, Devon

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ICT Technician

Providing classroom support for pupils ICT classes, and general maintenance of the suite of PCs

Website development

Designed and developed a simple, preliminary school website.

1 Jun 2003

Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital in Plymouth is the major hospital in the region providing acute healthcare for the local population.

Location: Plymouth

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Intranet site

The Clinical Audit department required an intranet site to raise awareness within the hospital and to disseminate information efficiently.

27 Aug 2003

Saltstone Media Ltd

A web design company in South Devon (now Canall Communications)

Location: Kingsbridge, Devon

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999 Network

The 999Network is a global publishing and e commerce network. It consists of a vast online community of websites covering a multitude of subjects, topics, professions, products, services and locations, of interest to both individual consumers and businesses.

Other clients

Web design and development for many clients of a wide range of sizes