Personal Profile |
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Being an Honours Graduate in Computer Science I have successfully built on
previous knowledge and skills, and achieved major outcomes in many areas of
Information Technology. Many projects have been completed within time
restraints and have involved the development of excellent team working
skills as well as working unsupervised using innovative and creative skills.
Having a flexible, reliable and responsible approach to work I am seeking
to continue personal development and feel I have a lot to bring to a future
employer.
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Key Skills |
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- In excess of 10 years experience of computer technology.
- Designing, developing and implementing new and existing programs.
- Very broad knowledge of UNIX, IBM PC compatible, Apple Mac and Amiga systems.
- Expert programmer in C, HTML, Perl and MC680x0 assembler.
- Working successfully to timed schedules as part of teams on numerous projects including working alone using own initiative.
- Exceptional organisational abilities.
- Evaluating accuracy of systems.
- Wide knowledge of existing software and able to resource new applications to meet specific requirements.
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Major Achievements |
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- Development of Amiga application software, which has featured on and in
various magazines due to its popularity. Over 1000 registrations from
satisfied customers.
- Successfully designed and implemented a file manager program for the
X Window System running on UNIX.
- Implemented tools for Amiga Format magazine which are used on their CD-ROMs.
- Very successful internet web site established receiving hundreds of
daily visitors. Covered subjects include F1 motor racing and the Amiga
computer.
- Voluntarily participated in a research project about the use of computers
in the classroom. Resulted in two years experience using a PC compatible
laptop computer.
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Education & Qualifications |
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| 1993-1996 | University of Essex, Colchester, Essex |
Degree |
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| 1991-1993 | Great Yarmouth College, Norfolk |
A'Levels |
| Subject | Date | Grade |
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| Computing | June 1993 | C |
| Physics | June 1993 | C |
| Pure and Applied Mathematics | June 1993 | D |
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| 1987-1991 | Hobart High School, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk |
GCSEs |
| Subject | Date | Grade |
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| The Sciences: Double Award | June 1991 | A,A |
| Geography | June 1991 | A |
| CDT:Design and Communication | June 1991 | A |
| Mathematics | June 1991 | B |
English
- Oral Communication | June 1991 | B
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| English Literature | June 1991 | B |
| German | May 1991 | C |
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Examinations |
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| Computer Literacy and Information Technology Stage 1 | June 1991 | Distinction |
| Word Processing Part 1, Stage 2 (Intermediate) | February 1991 | Distinction |
| Typewriting Skills Part 2, Stage 2 (Intermediate) | June 1991 | Distinction |
| Typewriting Skills Part 1, Stage 2 (Intermediate) | February 1991 | Distinction |
| Typewriting Skills, Stage 1 (Elementary) | November 1990 | Distinction |
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Work History |
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Since graduating I have been actively seeking full-time employment and have
continued my personal development as outlined in Major Achievements which
includes work for Amiga Format magazine and freelance commercial programming
work for Power Computing Ltd and PMC Electronics Ltd.
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Personal Details |
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Hobbies & Interests |
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Motor racing, DIY, Electronics, Reading, Computing, Cycling
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