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<li>This is an unrestricted length HTML5 version of my CV, deliberately anonymous, you should have received my contact details separately.</li>
<li>This document is confidential and may not be passed to other parties.</li>
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<section>
<h2>Relevant Skills and Experience</h2>
<h4>Research, Design, Development</h4>
<ul>
<li>Researched & developed system to predict energy use of experiments run in glasshouse compartments.</li>
<li>Developed a calibration system for Colour Graphic Recorders to produce correct colour balance and exposure of photographic film from an image processing system.</li>
<li>Designed and built laboratory and workshop custom furniture, having researched requirements and user preferences.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Machine Learning</h4>
<ul>
<li>Researched the training of a recurrent neural network using reinforcement learning to control the walking of a simulated pair of legs.</li>
<li>Developed an interactive graphical user interface to demonstrate Neural Network learning and operation.</li>
<li>Researched and developed a neural network system for the automated detection of defects in a gas pipeline from sensor images. Various data pre-processing techniques and neural networks were investigated.</li>
<li>Knowledge of machine learning, natural & neural computation, reinforcement learning, evolutionary algorithms.</li>
<li>Personal research interests, as time permits, machine learning and machine intelligence for lifelong continuous learning of non-stationary sequential data.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Electronics</h4>
<ul>
<li>Designed, developed and manufactured basic electronic circuitry.</li>
<li>Developed and constructed new electronic test equipment.</li>
<li>Maintenance, calibration and test of electronic circuits and equipment.</li>
<li>Familiarity and understanding of electrical and electronic circuit diagrams.</li>
<li>Fault diagnosis and repair to component level.</li>
<li>Designed, developed and produced new products, eg. end of tape sensor using solid state devices.</li>
<li>Installed and set-up computer systems, hardware & software, peripherals, disc/tape drives, printers, </li>
<li>Proficient with test instruments: oscilloscopes, signal generators, amp/volt/ohm meters, etc.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Physics / Science</h4>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the fundamental physics disciplines.</li>
<li>Performed science and physics experiments, set up experiments, made measurements, collected, logged, documented and analysed data and wrote experiment reports.</li>
<li>Good general and practical science knowledge.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Mathematics and Statistics</h4>
<ul>
<li>Good basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics as a result of my scientific and technical interests and studies.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Computing</h4>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="1">
<thead><tr>
<th>Language | Package</th>
<th>Competence<br>(self rated)</th>
<th>Last used</th>
<th>Notes</th>
</tr></thead>
<tr>
<td>Julia</td>
<td><meter value="0.6">60%</meter></td>
<td>2017</td>
<td>Started learning this language as of April 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R</td>
<td><meter value="0.5">50%</meter></td>
<td>2015</td>
<td>Started learning this language as of April 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matlab/Octave</td>
<td><meter value="0.8">80%</meter></td>
<td>2014</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jupyter Notebook, Markdown, MathJax</td>
<td><meter value="0.7">60%</meter></td>
<td>2017</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Python</td>
<td><meter value="0.7">70%</meter></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<tr>
<td>scikit-learn</td>
<td><meter value="0.65">65%</meter></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td>Learned from Udacity <i>Introduction to Machine Learning</i> course.</td>
</tr>
<td>Pandas</td>
<td><meter value="0.60">60%</meter></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td>Learned from FutureLearn <i>Learn to Code for Data Analysis</i> course.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NuPIC HTM<br><i>(Heirachical Temporal Memory)</i></td>
<td><meter value="0.3">30%</meter></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td>The Numenta Platform for Intelligent Computing<br>
Started learning this package as of May 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers):<br>
Sequential Function Charts, Structured Text, Ladder Logic</td>
<td><meter value="0.7">70%</meter></td>
<td>2010</td>
<td>Rockwell RS Logix 5000.<br>Including the development of Graphical Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQL / SQLite</td>
<td><meter value="0.7">70%</meter></td>
<td>2013</td>
<td>Hence I am also familiar with the basics of SQL.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C / C++</td>
<td><meter value="0.6">60%</meter></td>
<td>1998</td>
<td>But see also Arduino Programming Language</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arduino programming language</td>
<td><meter value="0.6">60%</meter></td>
<td>2011</td>
<td>Same as C/C++.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Java</td>
<td><meter value="0.6">60%</meter></td>
<td>2002</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortran</td>
<td><meter value="0.5">50%</meter></td>
<td>1988</td>
<td>Version Fortran77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visual Basic/VBA</td>
<td><meter value="0.5">50%</meter></td>
<td>2007</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other languages used: Mathematica, Pascal, Latex</td>
<td><meter value="0.3">30%</meter></td>
<td>pre 2000</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>
<h4>Web Development</h4>
<table cellpadding="0.5ex" cellspacing="0" border="1">
<thead><tr>
<th>Technology</th>
<th>Competence<br>(self rated)</th>
<th>Last used</th>
<th>Notes</th>
</tr></thead>
<tr>
<td>HTML</td>
<td><meter value="0.95">95%</meter></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td>Includes HTML5 and XHTML</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSS</td>
<td><meter value="0.8">80%</meter></td>
<td>2015</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Javascript</td>
<td><meter value="0.8">80%</meter></td>
<td>2010</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AJAX</td>
<td><meter value="0.7">70%</meter></td>
<td>2009</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PHP</td>
<td><meter value="0.7">70%</meter></td>
<td>2009</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>
<h4>Operating Systems</h4>
<p>Linux, UNIX, MS Windows, MacOSX</p>
<h4>Communication</h4>
<ul>
<h5>Documents</h5>
<li>Peer reviewed conference and journal scientific papers:
<ul>
<li>Neural Computing and Applications Journal.</li>
<li>Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, PRICAI.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Produced technical reports, documentation, presentations, repair and test procedures.</li>
<li>Produced technical drawings, illustrations and diagrams.</li>
<h5>Teaching / Tutoring / Demonstrating</h5>
<li>Introductory electronics laboratory classes + marking of students laboratory reports.</li>
<li>HTML/XHTML web page production - beginners to advanced.</li>
<li>Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Automation systems.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Practical / Engineering</h4>
<ul>
<li>Engineering workshop processes such as brazing, turning, milling grinding, etc.</li>
<li>Have good general D.I.Y. skills, eg. woodwork, electrical wiring, metalwork, vehicle maintenance.</li>
</ul>
<h4>International</h4>
<ul>
<li>Experience of international travel and living abroad - Japan, USA, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, UK.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Languages :</h4>
<ul>
<li>English</li>
<li>French (beginners level)</li>
<li>Japanese (beginners level)</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h2>Education and Qualifications</h2>
<h4>MSc: Neural Computation</h4>
<address>University of Stirling, Scotland. U.K.</address>
<time title="from">1993</time> to <time title="to">1994</time>
<dl>
<dt>Introductory modules:</dt>
<dd>Introduction to Neural Computation. Cognitive Neuroscience. Vision. Mathematical and Statistical Techniques.</dd>
<dt>Elected Subjects:</dt>
<dd>Applications of Neurocomputing. Advanced Neural Networks. Statistical Theory and Techniques in Neural Computation. Genetic Algorithms.</dd>
<dt>Essays & Projects:</dt>
<dd>Continuous Learning Neural Networks. Neural Networks in Control. Single Recurrent Neuron. Genetic Algorithm Options. Evolution of Weights for an EXOR Network.</dd>
<dt>Research Project :</dt>
<dd><q>Walking Legs - Learning and Control of Motion by a Neural Network</q></dd>
<dd>An investigation of combining reinforcement learning and the <q>real time recurrent learning</q> algorithm to train a recurrent neural network to produce a walking motion of legs in simulation.</dd>
</dl>
<h4>CDI certificate: Computer Technology</h4>
<address>Control Data Institute, Manchester. England. U.K.</address>
<time title="from">1984</time> to <time title="to">1985</time>
<dl>
<dt>Modules:</dt>
<dd>Basic electronics, digital electronics, introduction to computer systems, central processor, magnetic concepts, magnetic tapes, magnetic disks, visual display units, data communication, printers, 8080 microprocessor.</dd>
</dl>
<h4>HNC: Applied Physics</h4>
<address>Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough, U.K.</address>
<time title="from">1979</time> to <time title="to">1981</time>
<dl>
<dt>Subjects included:</dt>
<dd>Mathematics, electronics, optics, mechanics, atomic theory, etc. etc.</dd>
</dl>
<h4>ONC: Sciences (Physics)</h4>
<address>Farnborough College of Technology, Farnborough, U.K.</address>
<time title="from">1977</time> to <time title="to">1979</time>
<h4>City & Guilds: Digital Logic Techniques</h4>
<address>Garretts Green Technical College, Garretts Green, Birmingham, U.K.</address>
<time title="from">1975</time> to <time title="to">1977</time>
<h4>City & Guilds: Industrial Control & Servo Mechanisms</h4>
<address>Garretts Green Technical College, Garretts Green, Birmingham, U.K.</address>
<time title="from">1975</time> to <time title="to">1977</time>
</section>
<section>
<h2>Additional Courses and Training</h2>
<table cellpadding="0.5ex" cellspacing="0" border="1">
<thead>
<tr><th>Subject</th><th>Institute</th><th>Notes</th><th>Duration</th><th>Date</th></tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr><th colspan=5>Machine Learning</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>Deep Learning<br><i>(uses TensorFlow)</i></td>
<td>Udacity</td>
<td>Via internet</td>
<td>When time permits</td>
<td>May 2016 to present</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Introduction to Machine Learning<br><i>(Introduces some ML techniques I have not studied before. Uses Python & SciKit-Learn)</i></td>
<td>Udacity</td>
<td>Via internet</td>
<td>5 hours per week</td>
<td>January 2015 to 2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Machine Learning</td>
<td>Stanford University, USA<br>(now Coursera)</td>
<td>Via internet</td>
<td>10 hours per week for 10 weeks</td>
<td>October to December 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Problem Solving using Evolutionary Computation<br>
<i>(e.g. genetic algorithms, genetic programming)</i>.</td>
<td>Cercia, University of Birmingham, UK</td>
<td></td>
<td>One week, full time.</td>
<td>2003</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Learning from Data<br>
<i>(Machine learning, supervised, unsupervised & reinforcement learning, RBF's, rule extraction, Fourier transforms, time series & recurrent neural networks)</i>.</td>
<td>University of Edinburgh, UK</td>
<td>MSc Modules</td>
<td>20 weeks</td>
<td>2000</td>
</tr>
<tr><th colspan=5>Maths, Statistics, Data Science</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>Statistical Learning<br><i>(Introduces and uses R programming, RKward/RStudio)</td>
<td>Lagunita<br>(Stanford University)</td>
<td>Via internet.</td>
<td>As time permits.</td>
<td>March 2015 to present</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Big Data: Measuring & Predicting Human Behaviour</td>
<td>Future Learn<br>(University of Warwick)</td>
<td>Via internet</td>
<td>4 hours per week</td>
<td>April to June 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Introduction to Statistics</i></td>
<td>Udacity</td>
<td>Via internet.</td>
<td>As time permitted.</td>
<td>2013 to 2014</td>
</tr>
<tr><th colspan=5>Computer Science</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>Understanding Quantum Computers</td>
<td>FutureLearn<br>(Keio University)</td>
<td>Via Internet</td>
<td>8 hours per week for 8 weeks</td>
<td>October to November 2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julia Scientific Programming</td>
<td>Coursera<br>(University of Cape Town)</td>
<td>Via Internet</td>
<td>As time permitted</td>
<td>November 2016 to February 2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Learn to Code for Data Analysis<br><i>(Uses Jupyter Notebook, Python, Pandas)</i></td>
<td>FutureLearn<br>(Open University)</td>
<td>Via Internet</td>
<td>8 hours per week for 4 weeks</td>
<td>October 2015 to February 2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Begin Robotics</td>
<td>FutureLearn<br>(University of Reading)</td>
<td>Via Internet</td>
<td>8 hours per week for 4 weeks</td>
<td>September to December 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Introduction to Cyber Security</td>
<td>FutureLearn<br>(Open University)</td>
<td>Via Internet</td>
<td>8 hours per week for 8 weeks</td>
<td>July to September 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Git & GitHub</td>
<td>Udacity</td>
<td>Via Internet</td>
<td>5 hours per week for 8 weeks</td>
<td>January to February 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bio-Informatics</td>
<td>University of Otago, NZ</td>
<td>MSc Module. Attended course to gain awareness of subject.</td>
<td>2 hours per week for 10 weeks</td>
<td>2004</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mobile Robotics and Teleoperation (examined)</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>BSc Module</td>
<td>10 weeks</td>
<td>1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neural Computing (examined)</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>BSc Module</td>
<td>10 weeks</td>
<td>1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Artificial Intelligence,
Foundations for Computer Science,
Discrete Maths,
Introduction to Complexity</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Various BSc computer science modules</td>
<td>Approx' 2 hours per week, 6-10 weeks.</td>
<td>1992</td>
</tr>
<tr><th colspan=5>Psychology</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>Positive Psychology</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Open Studies</td>
<td></td>
<td>200?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cognitive Psychology</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Open Studies</td>
<td></td>
<td>2005</td>
</tr>
<tr><th colspan=5>Communication</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>Journalistic Writing</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Open Studies</td>
<td>3-4 hours per week, 3x10 week terms.</td>
<td>2002 to 2003</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communicating Science to None Specialists</td>
<td>University of Edinburgh, UK</td>
<td></td>
<td>2 days</td>
<td>2002</td>
</tr>
<tr><th colspan=5>Misc</th></tr>
<tr>
<td>Blockchain in the Energy Sector</td>
<td>FutureLearn<br>(InnoEnergy)</td>
<td>Via Internet</td>
<td>7 hours per week for 3 weeks</td>
<td>April 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Archaeology</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Open Studies</td>
<td>3x8 week classes, 2 hours per week.</td>
<td>2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sociology</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Open Studies</td>
<td>3x10 weeks, 2 hours per week</td>
<td>2007 & 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ecology</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Open Studies</td>
<td>2x10 weeks, 2 hours per week</td>
<td>2005 & 2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Geology</td>
<td>University of Warwick, UK</td>
<td>Open Studies</td>
<td>10 weeks, 2 hours per week</td>
<td>200?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Self Employment</td>
<td>Various</td>
<td></td>
<td>2 to 5 days</td>
<td>Various</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Computer maintenance and field service</td>
<td>Prime Computer, Boston, USA</td>
<td>Induction course, various product training for new employees.</td>
<td>5 weeks full time.</td>
<td>1986</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section>
<h2>Career History</h2>
<h4>Notes</h4>
<p>Some of the temporary positions below were via Unitemps, a job agency owned, operated by and within the University of Warwick. I have had a number of assignments with them intended as fill-in jobs:</p>
<section>
<h5>Carer</h5>
<ul>
<li class="title">Registered as Carer for my elderly parents + International Travel</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">January 2014</time> to <time title="to">present</time></li>
<li>Initially a carer for my mother, due to her age and poor health condition, ending with her loss in 2016.</li>
<li>Now a carer for my elderly father.</li>
<li>Occasional international travel to visit 'family' in Sarawak, <time title="from">Nov 2016</time> to <time title="to">Feb 2017</time> and <time title="from">Nov 2017</time> to <time title="to">Jan 2018</time></li>
<li>I remain available for employment.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>WMG and Jaguar Land Rover</h5>
<address>University of Warwick, Coventry. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Graduate Scheme Supporter</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">November 2015</time> to <time title="to">December 2015</time></li>
<li>Providing support for the JLR graduate immersion course, time keeping, guiding students to locations, miscellaneous classroom duties.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Freelance</h5>
<ul>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">September 2012</time> to <time title="to">present</time></li>
<li>Aim to develop machine learning and machine intelligence systems for real world applications.<br>
Intended as spare time occupation alongside non-career employment or full time if not otherwise employed.</li>
<li>Or other opportunities that may arise:
<ul>
<li>Technical writing, conversion of <i>Signal Processing and Analysis</i> hand written lecture notes to electronic format.</li>
<li>Electronic equipment assembly and test and manufacture of cables.</li>
<li>Website development.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Coursera, Udacity, Lagunita, FutureLearn</h5>
<address>Various Universities, Stanford, Toronto, Warwick, Open University, etc.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Student, part-time via internet</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">2011</time> to <time title="to">Present</time></li>
<li>Refer to <i>"Additional Courses and Training"</i> above.</li>
<li>Studied and completed various massive on-line open courses, MOOCs.</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">October 2011</time> to <time title="to">December 2011</time></li>
<li>Course in <i>Machine Learning (Coursera)</i> to refresh and enhance my knowledge and ability in the field. Required about 10 hours study per week.</li>
<li class="dates">Ongoing studies:</li>
<li>Introduction to Machine Learning, Statistical Learning, Neural Networks for Machine Learning, Probabilistic Graphical Models, Artificial Intelligence for Robotics.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Seeking paid occupation</h5>
<ul>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">August 2010</time> to <time title="to">September 2012</time></li>
<li>Seeking paid employment and otherwise using my time constructively attending university seminars and technical meetings and doing personal study to maintain my skills and knowledge and improve my employability.</li>
<li>Also attending government employment schemes.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Robotics & Automation Research Group</h5>
<address>WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Research assistance</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">October 2009</time> to <time title="to">August 2010</time></li>
<li>Voluntary and time limited position similar to Research Assistant.</li>
<li>Initially I was learning to program industrial PLC (programmable logic controller) and HMI (human machine interface) systems; Ladder logic, step logic, sequential function charts, structured text.</li>
<li>Developed PLC software and HMI for a fencing trainer and a demonstration industrial automation system for self drill-drive screw system.</li>
<li>Teaching of final year undergraduates and masters students:
<ul>
<li>Introducing and demonstrating the above industrial control system.</li>
<li>Assisting students with the hands on PLC programming practicals.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Warwick Design</h5>
<address>University of Warwick, Coventry. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Web Developer</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Feb 2009</time> to <time title="to">Apr 2009</time></li>
<li>Temporary position via Unitemps.</li>
<li>Maintaining and developing some departmental websites of the University of Warwick.</li>
<li>Developed new website for World First Racing.</li>
<li>Use of HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Arts Department</h5>
<address>Birmingham City University. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Data Analyst</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Nov 2008</time> to <time title="to">Dec 2008</time></li>
<li>Temporary position via Unitemps.</li>
<li>Data collection via the internet of other universities courses.</li>
<li>Analysis of that data to extract specific details and tabulate that data in a spreadsheet.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Warwick HRI</h5>
<address>University of Warwick, Wellsbourne, U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Project Coordinator</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Apr 2007</time> to <time title="to">Jun 2007</time></li>
<li>Temporary position via Unitemps.</li>
<li>A position with funds limited to about eight weeks, though I extended that by working fewer hours per week.</li>
<li>The aim was to produce a system to predict the energy use of the experiments run in the glasshouses.</li>
<li>Previous experiment data was collected from records and by consultation with experimenters.</li>
<li>Required the development of an SQL database (in MS Access or otherwise).</li>
<li>This has also involved programming Access using VBA (for the mathematics of the prediction), however moving to a web based solution was considered more suitable as it would be cross platform and independent of proprietary software.</li>
<li>With the limited time and data available I managed to produce a prototype system using a linear model that worked within the bounds of the available training data, but more time and varied data were required to produce a usable system, sadly limited funds prevented this.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Dept. History + ELab, IT Services</h5>
<address>University of Warwick, Coventry. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">SQL Database & Web Interface Developer</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Jun 2006</time> to <time title="to">Oct 2006</time></li>
<li>Temporary position via Unitemps.</li>
<li>Work on the <q>Irish Women Writers Database</q>.</li>
<li>Developed SQL database code and used a combination of SQL, XML and XSLT to query the database and intelligently process and format the results for display in a web browser.</li>
<li>Constructed web page forms for submitting queries to the database.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Becta</h5>
<address>University of Warwick Science Park, Coventry. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Content Management Assistant</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Jan 2006</time> to <time title="to">May 2006</time></li>
<li>Temporary position via Unitemps.</li>
<li>My skills, knowledge, ability and experience were enhanced whilst working at Becta as a website content management assistant where I used a variety of of content management systems (CMS's) and furthered my understanding of web issues such as accessibility and usability.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Artificial Intelligence Research Group</h5>
<address>University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">PhD Research Student</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">2004</time> to <time title="to">2005</time></li>
<li>I had been offered a place as a PhD research student but with no funding. As I was in Malaysia at the time of the offer I took the opportunity to go to New Zealand anyway and try to find employment or other means to fund my PhD study. Unfortunately no employment or funding means was found and I had to leave.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Integrated Systems Group</h5>
<address>University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">PhD Research Student</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Sept 2000</time> to <time title="to">Mar 2002</time></li>
<li>First year of full time PhD study. The intended research was Reinforcement Learning of Recurrent Neural Networks for real world intelligent self adaptive automation and control applications.</li>
<li>However, due to a very unsettled and disrupted first year of study including my mothers ill health for a few months and for a number of other reasons, I withdrew from my study believing it best to start afresh in the future.</li>
<li>Demonstrating (Teaching Assistant) duties:
<ul>
<li>Introductory electronics laboratory classes + marking of Lab' reports.Introductory electronics laboratory classes where I demonstrated how to solder, with emphasis on safety. The original 'Electronics Laboratory Class Guide' notes were horrendous, the students were spending more time trying to decipher them than learning basic practical electronics, so I rewrote the notes resulting in a dramatic improvement in the students performance.</li>
<li>HTML beginners to advanced.Web page construction for beginners to advanced (for which I received positive feedback)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>International Travel</h5>
<ul>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Nov 1997</time> to <time title="to">May 1999</time></li>
<li>France, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Neural Computing Research Group</h5>
<address>University of Aston, Birmingham. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Work Experience Placement</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Jan 1996</time> to <time title="to">June 1996</time></li>
<li>Temporary placement similar to Research Assistant.</li>
<li>Development of an interactive graphical user interface to demonstrate Neural Network learning and operation. </li>
<li>Development of a Neural Network system for British Gas pipeline inspection for automated detection of defects from sensor images. </li>
<li>Various data pre-processing techniques and networks were involved. </li>
<li>Both projects required programming in 'Matlab'.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Parascan</h5>
<address>Coleshill, Warwickshire, U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Systems Engineer</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Jan 1995</time> to <time title="to">May 1995</time></li>
<li>Temporary position.</li>
<li>C programming - databases, real time, communications and PC h/w & s/w installation.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Centre for Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience</h5>
<address>University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">MSc Postgraduate Student</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Sept 1993</time> to <time title="to">Sept 1994</time></li>
<li>Full time student studying for an MSc in Neural Computation <i>(see Education and Qualifications)</i>.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Department of Computer Science</h5>
<address>University of Warwick, Coventry. U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Employment Training Scheme placement</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Aug 1991</time> to <time title="to">Sept 1992</time></li>
<li>One year placement on an Employment Training scheme.</li>
<li>Took the opportunity to attend several Computer Science degree module courses <i>(see Additional Courses and Training)</i>.</li>
<li>C programming.</li>
<li>Experienced using UNIX, DOS, PCs, Apple Mac.</li>
<li>Neural Computing study and investigation by C programming and implementation in a spreadsheet.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>BTI Computer Systems (UK) Ltd.</h5>
<address>Birmingham, U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Senior Technician</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">1988</time> to <time title="to">1991</time></li>
<li>Development and construction of new test equipment.</li>
<li>Design, development and construction of cartridge tape drive speed sensor used for calibration purposes. Used a PLL coupled to the cartridge tape capstan to produce the timing pulses.</li>
<li>Redesigned and developed a cartridge tape drive end of tape sensor to use an infra-red and visible light LEDs in place of the filament bulb, greatly improving reliability of the device. This subsequently became one of the company's products and services.</li>
<li>Component level repair of computer systems equipment: Rack mounted hard disk drives, cartridge tape drives. </li>
<li>Supervision of the workshop and teaching of junior staff in repair and test procedures.</li>
<li>Writing and production of documentation on repair and test procedures. </li>
<li>Programming in PASCAL; including a useful program for employees to calculate their flexitime hours of work.</li>
<li>Achievements :
<ul><li>Advised BTI to obtain British Standards certification and adopt anti-static procedures (BTI undertook ). </li>
<li>Organised tape drive repair section and disc drive repair bay into more efficient facilities. </li>
<li>Increased efficiency of Third Party repair section, improving turnaround time and quality.</li></ul>
</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Prime Computer UK Ltd.</h5>
<address>Birmingham, U.K.</address>
<p>Manufacturer and supplier of mini computer systems and services.</p>
<ul>
<li class="title">Associate Field Service Engineer</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Jan 1986</time> to <time title="to">Nov 1987</time></li>
<li>Included a five week induction course in Boston, USA.</li>
<li>Computer Field Service Engineering.</li>
<li>Installed mini computer systems and peripherals.</li>
<li>Install and basic set up of PrimeOS operating systems.</li>
<li>Diagnosis and repair of faults.</li>
<li>Maintenance and repair of mini computer systems and peripherals.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Hydro Air</h5>
<address>Halesowen, U.K.</address>
<p>The company manufactured roof truss joining plates and offered a computerised roof design service.</p>
<ul>
<li class="title">FORTRAN programmer</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Oct 1985</time> to <time title="to">Dec 1985</time></li>
<li>DEC/Digital computer system.</li>
<li>Developing Fortran code to produce a simple calculator system for customer use.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Serck Controls</h5>
<address>Coventry, U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Data Entry</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Jun? 1985</time> to <time title="to">Aug? 1985</time></li>
<li>Temporary position via an agency (Admiral?).</li>
<li>Technical data entry and general assistance for a project to control oil and gas pipelines in the UK.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Control Data Institute</h5>
<address>Manchester, U.K.</address>
<ul>
<li class="title">Student</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Oct 1984</time> to <time title="to">Apr 1985</time></li>
<li>Full time study of computer technology.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Royal Aircraft Establishment</h5>
<address>Farnborough, Hampshire. U.K.</address>
<p>Government establishment performing aerospace, aircraft, space and related research.</p>
<ul>
<li class="title">Assistant Scientific Officer</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Nov 1977</time> to <time title="to">Sept 1984</time></li>
<li class="subtitle">Aerodynamics Department</li>
<li>Working in low speed pressurised wind tunnel facility.</li>
<li>Assisted with wind tunnel operation, testing and model testing. Plotted data of test results.</li>
<li>Ran computer programs on theoretical wing profiles to predict aerodynamic performance. Those were library programs but I had to digitise the wing profile to supply the data.</li>
<li class="subtitle">Space Department</li>
<li>Working in division concerned with research and development of Remote Sensing from satellites.</li>
<li>Design and construction of digital electronic circuits and other equipment.</li>
<li>FORTRAN programming. 3D plots.</li>
<li>Assisted with computing facilities management with the title of "Deputy Computer Manager":
<ul>
<li>Supervised contractors.</li>
<li>Helped and advised users on equipment use. </li>
<li>Responsible for set up and organisation of Image Processing Laboratory</li>
<li>Cabling planning and installation. Introduced a fibre optic system to reduce bulk cabling for user terminals.</li>
<li>Writing and illustrating of documentation and maintenance procedures for staff.</li>
<li>Design of custom furniture; surveyed users to gain their requirements in the furniture then discussed design with them and improved design from user feedback.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Satellite image processing.</li>
<li>Operation of Linoscan image scanner.</li>
<li>Field surveying for satellite ground reflectors.</li>
<li>Design of custom camera mounts for Colour Graphic Recorders.</li>
<li>Developed calibration system and software to determine parameter settings for Colour Graphic Recorders and produced associated technical memorandum.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Electrical Power Engineering Co. Ltd.</h5>
<address>Birmingham, U.K.</address>
<p>The company manufactured bespoke electric motors and generators.</p>
<ul>
<li class="title">Tool Maker</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">Apr 1977</time> to <time title="to">Oct 1977</time></li>
<li>Working in an industrial tool room workshop.</li>
<li>Performed all kinds of engineering workshop processes: using lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machines, drilling, grinding and performing hearth work of brazing, soldering and heat treatment.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section>
<h5>Stanley Jeavons Tool Co. Ltd.</h5>
<address>Birmingham, U.K.</address>
<p>The company was a tool wholesaler.</p>
<ul>
<li class="title">Progress clerk.</li>
<li class="dates"><time title="from">March(?) 1976</time> to <time title="to">September(?) 1976</time></li>
<li>Liaising with customers and suppliers, mostly by telephone, to solve order delay problems.</li>
</ul>
</section>
</section>
<section>
<h2>Professional Association</h2>
<h4>Natural Computing Applications Forum (NCAF)</h4>
<p>Professional organisation for people using Natural Computing and Machine Learning techniques. I regularly attend meetings throughout the U.K. to keep abreast of developments.</p>
<h4>Open Source and Linux User Groups</h4>
<p>Birmingham, Coventry, others - I attend their meetings to try to gain more understanding of using the Linux operating system and open source software, hardware and related projects and to encourage and help new users where possible.</p>
<ul>
<li>Organised local Open Source & Community exhibition stand for four years to raise awareness of Open Source software, hardware, related projects and the community.</li>
<li>Helper crew for local conferences, PyCon, EuroPython, FLOSS UK (UKUUG).</li>
<li class="subtitle">Presentations</li>
<li>CSS for styling web pages.</li>
<li>Dasher: the graphical information efficient text entry system.</li>
<li>Octave: An introduction and demonstration of Octave the Matlab like programming language.</li>
<li>A <em>How do they do it</em> on multiple image alignment and fusion.</li>
<li>Mini talks on using the filesystems <em>tmpfs</em> and <em>nilfs</em>.</li>
<li>Julia: An introduction to and invitation to try the Julia scientific and technical programming language.</li>
</ul>
<h4>TekWizz</h4>
<p>Founded the TekWizz organisation in April 2012 to cater for the hardware interests of the open-source community.</p>
<h4>Birmingham Inventors</h4>
<p>Organisation assisting development and promotion of members innovative ideas and products.</p>
<ul>
<li>I created their web site and maintained it on a voluntary basis when time permitted.</li>
<li>Created their mailing list enabling online discussion between members and other interested parties.</li>
<li class="subtitle">Presentation</li>
<li>An introduction to HTML.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Astronomical Societies</h4>
<p>When and where possible I attend their meetings and talks as a 'passive' astronomer.</p>
<ul>
<li>Set up the groups online discussion forum, mailing list, which proved useful and popular.</li>
<li class="subtitle">Presentations</li>
<li>A <em>How do they do it</em> on multiple image alignment and fusion.</li>
<li>A demonstration of the Gpredict satellite tracking software.</li>
</ul>
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