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 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.