2004 - 2009

The University of Salford

BSc (Hons) Audio Technology (Second Class Honours Division One)
Level 1 Modules Include: Introduction to Acoustics, Mathematics, Electronics, Multimedia Programming and Music Technology Systems.

Level 2 Modules Include: High Level Programming, Electroacoustics, Principles of Acoustics, Audio Production, Digital Audio, Psychoacoustics and Analog Electronics.

Level 3 Modules Include: DSP For Audio, Sound Reproduction, Acoustics of Musical Instruments, Speech Technology, Room Acoustics and Entrepreneurial Management.

1997 - 2004

Whitehaven Secondary School & 6th Form

3 A-Levels: Mathematics [C], Physics [C], Music [E]

1 AS Level: Chemistry [C]

10 GCSEs: 2A*s, 1A, 5Bs, 2Cs

Ledwood Technology Ltd
Software Developer
Working on the companies' flagship software, Iris Radar (www.irisradar.com), core communications and capture technologies including capture and control of CCTV video and voice communications. Also carrying out an IT management role for both the company and supporting infrastructure for installed IRIS Radar systems.

• Software Engineering
• Developed libraries and components for use in the main software
• Multimedia development involving capture and data processing of audio and video from Win32 API and network.
• Communication protocols – custom and standard including UDP, TCP and Multicast/Broadcast.
• Object oriented programming methods to develop and test modules in isolation before integration
• Team based workflow through use of Subversion and Redmine project management systems
• Software testing using automated test tools AQTime, TestComplete
• Software licence/asset protection design and implementation
• IT Management
• Network design and management for customers and in house
• Deployment and management of IT services including
• Email (Postfix/Dovecot)
• HTTP (Apache)
• Project Management/Development Tools (Subversion, Trac, Redmine
• User Account Management (LDAP)
• File storage (Opensolaris/ZFS with Samba)
• Virtualisation (XenSoure, Vmware ESXi, Virtualbox)
• Automated build and test systems (CruiseControl, TestComplete)
• VOIP/Telecoms (Asterisk PBX)
• Server management (CentOS, NetBSD, Windows Server 2008)
• VPNs (Cisco)
• Switching and routing
• Installation, Commissioning and Training for new IRIS Radar Systems

DBpx Fellside CHP
IT Hardware & Networking Engineer
Re-building several computer systems for re-integration into the office envrionment.

• Diagnosis of hardware problems
• Set-up with software for use on site network
• Re-use of as much spare hardware as possible

Gaydio Manchester
Studio and Outside Broadcast Engineer
Helping the Community Radio Station, Gaydio, with their RSL broadcast both in the studio and on outside broadcasts.

• Helped build the studio for broadcast
• Rigged antenna and transmission equipment
• Technical support for outside broadcasts to ensure seamless integration with the studio broadcasts.

Christmas 2006 & Easter 2007

DBpx Fellside CHP (formerly MBpx)
Electrical and Instrumentation Assistant
A return to the same job as over summer this time additional roles included:

• Computer network infrastructure installation
• Data logger installation and management
• Supervision of contractors work on site

University of Salford Students' Union
Union Council Societies Represenative
The role required sitting on Union Council, voting and discussion motions brought to the table by Union Executive, Management and other Council Members.

Summer 2006

MBpx Fellside CHP
Electrical and Instrumentation Assistant
A summer job which incorporated several different tasks to be done on site.

• Created a documentation portfolio for competing companies bidding for a contract for equipment in excess of £200,000
• Restructured stores stocking system

Shock Radio
Station Manager
An unpaid, elected position within the university society to be fully in charge of all aspects of Shock Radio including licences and budgeting. Responsibilities and achievements:

• To look after the executive and normal members.
• Chair all executive and normal meetings.
• Be responsible for all members’ actions regarding radio and music licensing.
• Supervise and authorise use of the studio.
• Make sure everything is running smoothly and sort out any problems which may occur.
• Also a member of the engineering and marketing teams helping with audio electronics, IT and graphic design.
• Organise and provide equipment training.
• Deal with outside companies for advertising deals.
• During RSL broadcast, on call 24/7 in case of any problems.

Shock Radio
Deputy Station Manager
An unpaid elected position within the university society, to assist the Station Manager fully in the running of the station as well as the executive comitee

Milltech Computers
IT Engineer & Customer Support Assistant
A part time job working as an engineer for an independent computer company. Responsibilities and achievements:

• Carried out repairs and upgrades to customers’ computers after diagnosing the problem.
• Explained details for work required and costing to customers.
• Assisted the manager on large off-site jobs including networking.
• Gave help and advice both in the store and over the phone to customers.