Work Experience

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, Purmerend, The Netherlands
Software Developer (off-site): Developing parts of web-based project and task management software. Creating a client-side task-oriented frontend 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 computer system as a gateway and local server. Provided technical support for users.

Sep 2002–Jul 2004

University of Manchester Union, Manchester
Casual Staff: Bar work, glass collecting, cloakroom attendant and ticket sales.

Jun 2002–Sep 2002

Newton Heath Jobcentre, Manchester
Administrative Officer, Staff Training And Recruitment Team: Data entry, word-processing and answering telephone calls. Created Excel spreadsheets to help schedule training.

Jun 2001–Sep 2001

HSB Haughton Engineering Insurance Services, Oldham
Office Junior: Filing, answering telephone calls and word-processing.

August 2000

P.W. Associates, Oldham
Production Line Operative: Assembling plastic products.

1998–2000

T.J. Hughes Plc., Oldham
Sales Assistant (Part Time): Handling money, checking stock, and dealing with customer queries.

Technical Skills

• Languages:
  • More experience: Python, PHP, SQL, Bash Scripts, GNU Make, XHTML, CSS, LATEX.
  • Some experience: C, C++, Java, ARM Assembly, SML, Haskell, XML DocBook, Nevow, Z and UML.
• System Administration:
  • More eperience: Debian GNU/Linux, Apache 2, MRTG/RRDTool, IPv6 networking, Shorewall, netfilter/iptables.
  • Some experience: Other GNU/Linux-based systems, Microsoft Windows, ISC DHCP, OpenSLP, BIND 9, Squid, Webmin.
• Applications Software: Subversion, Trac, OpenOffice.org, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Office.

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 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), 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).

Achievements

• 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 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 am involved with a project that will create a computer game in collaboration with other students and graduates. I like working with open source software, and aim to contribute to it. I enjoy casual cycling, and reading, particularly fantasy.

Referees

Available on request.