In the spirit joie de vivre I like to continually challenge myself, whether professionally, intellectually, physically, or in simply tackling something new. My mantra is "to live to the max, continually challenge yourself to be the best you can be." Intellectually curious, I have studied engineering, geology, and geophysics, and also have a keen interest in economics, finance, and the markets.
Educational achievements include post-graduate qualifications in engineering and geophysics, as well a selection of MOOCs in mathematics, programming, data science, and machine learning. I'm excited and motivated by the intellectual challenge of solving technical problems, as well as the possibilities offered by working as a developer.
| Name | Description | Tech/tools |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds MSc project | Near-surface ground imaging via electricial resistivity measurement | Stitched various software tools together using Python |
| Floppy disk controller project | An attempt to use standard PC floppy disk drives to read non-standard disk formats | C |
Freelance Marine Geophysicist - multiple employers (From Oct 2011)
Wide range of experience including:
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Marine geohazard surveys, specialising in side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, and magnetic / gradiometeric investigations
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Visual & acoustic ocean-bottom asset inspections
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FEED (front end engineering and design) study for TurkStream
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Dimensional control surveys onboard North Sea oil platforms.
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Exposure to Python and Excel VBA
BBC Technology / Siemens Business Services / Logicalis (2001 - 2008)
Capacity Planner / Network Management Specialist
Experience of
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Deployment, administration, and customisation of SNMP-based network management systems, running on Solaris and Windows
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Analysis of server and network utilisation using bespoke scripts and Excel VBA programs
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Maintaining and upgrading network management systems, as well as training end-users
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Led a project to upgrade and rationalise network-management infrastructure
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Played a central role in a project to evaluate network management applications.
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Exposure to unix shell scripting and Excel VBA
Analytical & Creative
An aptitude for solving technical challenges, via logical process combined with lateral leaps of insight.
I have successfully applied this approach to multiple projects with several employers, as well as in successfully tackling various courses / MOOCs.
Numerate
A natural aptitude and facility with numbers, applied in every role, but especially in my role as Capacity Planner at the BBC. During COVID lockdown, I also completed a MOOC in Mathematics for Machine Learning with Imperial College London.
Presentational
I developed skills of addressing an audience / public speaking during a stint of teaching physics in Reading and Basingstoke secondary schools.
Reporting
A natural facility with the written word, developed into strong reporting and presentational skills during various industry roles and various academic courses.
- Developer bootcamp offering exposure to Ruby, Git, TDD via RSpec, OOP, and other technologies.
- MSc Exploration Geophysics.
- Investigation of the Earth's interior via acoustic (seismic), magnetic, and gravitational methods.
A commitment to health and wellbeing and a keen gym-goer, but for sheer joy water-sports (water-ski, surf, swim) take some beating!