Simon Edward Ward

Work Experience

Nov 2005—present

Westpoint Limited, Manchester

Operations Security Specialist: Operating and enhancing the vulnerability assessment service. Providing support to customers. Keeping track of security vulnerabilities and developments.

Nov 2004—Sep 2005

Central Manchester CLC, Manchester

Software Developer: Extending an online version of action plans used in schools. Developing a system to present pupil performance summaries. Assisting with system and network administration.

Dec 2004—Feb 2005

Streamline Studios, Purmend, The Netherlands

Software Developer: Developing parts of a web‐based project and task management software. Creating a client‐side front‐end for developers.

Aug 2002—Sep 2004

Park Hall Properties, Manchester

Network Administrator: Setup a local area network for a hall of residence. Advised on the equipment needed. Assisted with cabling. Configured a system as a gateway and local server. Provided technical support for users.

Technical Skills

Languages

More experience: Python, PHP, SQL, Bash Scripts, GNU Make, XHTML, CSS, LaTeX.
Some experience: C, C++, Java, ARM Assembly, SML, Haskell, NASL, XML Docbook, Nevow, Z and UML.

System Administration

More experience: Debian GNU/Linux, Apache 2, MRTG, RRDTool, IPv6 networking, Shorewall, Netfilter (iptables).
Some experience: SuSE and other GNU/Linux‐based systems, Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003, ISC DHCP, OpenSLP, BIND 9, Squid, Webmin.

Applications Software

CVS, Subversion, Trac, OpenOffice.org, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Office, Nessus, Nmap.

Education

Sep 2000—Jun 2004

The University of Manchester, Manchester

B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science (Result: 2.1)

Project: Regular Expressions and Finite State Automata

Course modules studied in the subject areas of:

Computer systems and networks
Database systems
Formal methods
Software engineering
Computer graphics
Professional issues

Sep 1998—Jun 2000

Oldham Sixth Form College, Oldham

GCE A‐Levels: Computing (B), Mathematics (B), and Further Mathematics (D).

Sep 1993—Jun 1998

Royton & Crompton Secondary School, Oldham

GCSEs: 8 at grades A*—C including Mathematics (A*), Science (BB), and English (C).

Acheivements

Took part in the UK Mathematical Challenge and achieved gold and “Best in School” certificates.
Assisted in the running of an “I.T. lunchtime club” at school. Working as part of a team, I helped other pupils learn how to use computers effectively.
Elected as a form representative at school and sixth form college. This gave me the opportunity to represent others in a fair and responsible manner.
Leader in the Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) scheme at university. This involved mentoring first year students, providing help with course materials.

Interests

I like working with and promoting Free Software, and attend user groups to learn about, and help others learn about, Free Software. I also enjoy casual cycling, and reading.

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