My passion for electronics, computing and just about anything to do with technology, started at a young age. I took apart and reconstructed anything that beeped or whirred to see how it worked. Today, I remain insatiably curious about all aspects of technology.

Professional History

From 2004 to 2005 I worked with Structuretone PLC, as a temporary IT Co-ordinator and In house Developer. My duties entailed working with both their Head Office and International Clients, planning, setting up and maintaining essential systems. This has also given me experience and an insight into how technology is put to use in a business environment outside a strictly engineering environment and its potential problems.

In the summer of 2007 I was employed in the set-top-box department at NXP researching, developing and implementing a replacement testing GUI aimed at both engineers and potential clients. This was particularly useful experience for one of my main interests, embedded computing, and also helped develop my C/C++ skill, also furthering my experience of innovative GUI design.

I complete MEng Computer Engineering in July 2010. This degree has given me extensive theoretical and practical knowledge over a uniquely wide range of topics covering high level software design to low level digital design and test. It has also allowed me to get involved with interesting technological niches such as evolutionary algorithms, bioinspired engineering and formal validation.

From 2008 to 2009 I took a gap year to work in industry at Critical Software Technologies Ltd where I had a chance to concentrate on the development of safety critical certified software and its verification. This has given me unique experience of highly reliable and robust software that is developed on-budget and on-time. During my time at Critical Software I had experience with common software safety standards such as the DO-178B and its application in development. I was also lucky enough to gain significant experience in independant validation and verification using LDRA.

Although in my work I often use Windows based software, I have a preference towards Linux and the open source movement and prefer to use it in development.

My main areas of interest are embedded, pervasive computing, biologically inspired engineering, stigmergy and emergence. I enjoy solving problems in new and innovative ways, and often look to design and experiment with new ideas in my own time.

My ideal role and organisation

Research and development role where I have a chance to be creative and innovative. A friendly, constructive environment that encourages growth is more important to me than financial rewards. Companies that embrace change are the most exciting.

What are my future aspirations?

I'd like to get involved with a company that gives something back, where I can make a difference. I would like to work in a fun and creative team where I never have to let a good idea lie.

What are my personal and technical strengths?

I have a wide range of experience with both software and hardware. When I'm new to something I learn quickly and dedicate myself to a project. I'm good at working in a team and have a variety of interests away from work.

Outside work

Outside of work I enjoy seeing an eclectic array of live music. In the past I have volunteered for Anti-Slavery International working at the bars at Reading Festival which was an exciting experience, very different from my usual work. I also have an interest in philosophy, reading and foreign film.

What I have to offer

I'm fresh with new ideas, looking to grow and improve with an organisation. I'm excited about what I do and I have a great deal of experience in a wide range of technologies that I'm capable of developing as needed.