Simon Edward Ward

Email: simon@mivok.net

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 data. Assisting with system and network administration.
Dec 2004 – Feb 2005	Streamline Studios, Purmerend, The Netherlands Software Developer (off-site): Developing parts of a web-based asset and task management software. Creating a client-side task-oriented front-end for developers.
2002 – 2004	Park Hall Student Services, 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 the users.
Sep 2002 – Jul 2004	University of Manchester Union, Manchester Casual Staff: Bar work, glass collecting, cloakroom attendant and ticket sales.
Summer 2002	Staff Training And Recruitment Team, Newton Heath Jobcentre Administrative Officer: Data entry, word-processing and answering telephone calls. Created Excel spreadsheets to help schedule training.
Summer 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.

Less experience: C, C++, Java, ARM Assembly, SML, Haskell, XML DocBook, Nevow, Z and UML.

System Administration:

More experience: Debian GNU/Linux, Apache 2, MRTG/RRDTool, IPv6 networking, Shorewall, netfilter/iptables

Less experience: Other GNU/Linux-based systems, ISC DHCP, OpenSLP, BIND 9, Squid, Webmin

Applications Software:

Experience with: Subversion, Trac, OpenOffice.org, PostgreSQL

Education

Sep 2000 – Jul 2004	The University of 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 – Jul 2000	Oldham Sixth Form College GCE A-levels: Computing (B); Mathematics (B); Further Mathematics (D).
Sep 1993 – Jun 1998	Royton & Crompton Secondary School GCSEs: 8 at grades A*–C including Mathematics (A*), Science (BB), and English (C).

Achievements

Took part in the UK Mathematical Challenge and achieved a silver certificate, three gold certificates and a “best in school” certificate.

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

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