University of Kent at Canterbury

Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Engineering (1995-2001)

The research undertaken investigates the use of forensic handwriting features as a means of verification. Skills required include research techniques, programming and mathematical aptitude.

University of Kent at Canterbury

Computer Systems Engineering BEng (1992-1995)

Graduated with 2.1 Hons Degree.

Ashford School For Girls (1984-1991)

Alevels: Applied Mathematics ,Physics, Art

GCSE’s 10 all at grade A

Interests and Objectives

My first programming language was Pascal which was the structured programming language of choice at Kent the year I enrolled. Since then I have added C and C++ to the list of languages studied within a course structure. As and when the need has arisen I have taken the time to learn other languages such as VBScript as involved in ASP, SQL, JavaScript, Java and Visual Basic 6. I have taught a class in VB5 to first year university students whilst completing my final year of PhD research.I find myself interested in web page design for several reason, not least of which is my desire to create as well as program. I have always been interested in artistic subjects as well as the sciences, as my Alevel choices suggest.

My outside interests include, drawing, painting, creative writing and calligraphy, which have all lead me to very much enjoy the planning and creation of web pages. I enjoy the design stage, and relish the challenge of the programming under the surface. When I first became interested in web pages I used a simple editor to create them, and am familiar with HTML coding by hand. I have in recent months, however, used Microsoft Front-page, Hotdog and Dreamweaver 4 to govern sites I have created. I am familiar with Paint Shop Pro and have experience with Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw 8 and various other packages. I use both mouse and tablet input to create graphics, and have a working knowledge of colour safe pallets for multiple browsers. I have designed many web pages but the most recently I have engaged in the design of a web site dedicated to the TV show the New Professionals: http://CI5Ops.co.uk .

Career History

Chaucer Digital, 1st September 2000 - present

Job title: Systems Consultant

Projects:

• Report creation using Seagate Crystal Reports on an Oracle Database.
• Web page creation with Frontpage 2000 and Dreamweaver 4
• Oracle database construction using SQL*Plus and DBS.
• Web site and application creation using Oracle 9iAS.

Courses Attended:

• Oracle 8i Comprehensive Hands On Introduction - Learning Tree (Exam passed)
• Building E-Commerce web sites with Oracle 9iAS - Learning Tree (Exam passed)

Intervisual Software Ltd, 1^st Oct 1998 - 30^th Aug 2000

Job title: Web Designer and ProgrammerTeam Projects:

• SuperSpiro Unit – This unit uses an embedded i386 on which were written C++ functions and classes linking the high level modules to the flash based file system. Higher level modules were also written for performing spirometry tests which are used for the analysis and diagnosis of bronchial conditions.
• Macrologic Web Pages - http://www.macrologic.com created in MS Frontpage

• Shell Emergency Procedure CD - Course CD, Web paged based with interaction using JavaScript.
• Shell Fast Facts Intranet – Dynamically created web pages using ASP and SQL server to present company statistic in a easily readable and user friendly form.
• SuperSpiro PC Software – VB6 based application for downloading and analysing data from SuperSpiro unit.

• Health Options – Access Database based VB6 application for BUPA
• Other smaller projects

Unfortunately this company has had to cease trading.

British Aerospace Space Systems Ltd. (1991-1996) (now Matra Marconi Space UK)

As a student Apprentice in BAe I was exposed to many different aspects of the company’s structure.

ITN Space Experiment

While still at school I was involved with an experiment my school was preparing to go into space on the NASA shuttle. The original experiment of a crystal garden was proposed by four girls from several years above me in a competition run by ITN. Those of us who continued the work after the original team left for University learnt many things. We worked designing bracket to hold the experiment in it’s box, how the testing procedures were carried out, and most importantly how to work in a team.

The experiment was launched in 1991 on the Shuttle Discovery STS47, and by then it consisted of two individual investigations into crystal gardens in micro gravity and Liesgang Rings in micro gravity. Watching the Shuttle take off from the Kennedy Space Centre is one of the highlights of my life. On it’s return to Earth the experiment was exhibited in the Science Museum and toured several sites in the country. It was hoped that the experiment would also fly on the Juno project, but because of funding problems this did not occur.

Professional Memberships

Associate Member (AIMEE) of IEE since 1996.Associate Member (AIMEE) of IEE since 1996.

References

Available on request.