Professional summary
Brief CV
Work Experience
2021 - CEH Bangor
Linux Engineer
Develop and support virtual and physical clusters for scientific computing. Install, maintain and support scientific software on Linux servers. Resolve customer tickets. Develop and deliver electronics and Linux training for internal and external staff.
2013 - 2021 CEH Bangor
Technical Development and Field Instrumentation Engineer
Install, maintain, and support Linux servers for running data pipelines, scientific models and telemetry systems. Design, install and maintain remote control and data acquisition systems and their photovoltaic and wind power energy infrastructure. Repair, test and service instrumentation equipment and cabling. Calibrate instruments. Program and wire data loggers. Administer databases of environmental measurements. Analyse scientific data and produce reports for stakeholders. Design and construct printed circuit boards for custom instruments. Develop and deliver electronics and Linux training for internal and external staff.
2009 - 2013 CEH Wallingford
Instrumentation Scientist/Research Associate
Install and maintain field instrumentation sites. Repair, test and service instrumentation equipment and cabling. Calibrate instruments. Program and wire data loggers. Administer databases of environmental measurements. Analyse scientific data and produce reports for stakeholders. Design and construct PCB’s.
2002 - 2009 SLAM NHS Trust London, UK
Clinical Audit/Research Assistant
Develop and administer databases of clinical and demographic data. Analyse clinical data and produce statistical reports for presentation to clinical and managerial staff. Administer and co-ordinate psychometric tests to patients for audit and research purposes.
1994 – 2002 CNWL NHS Trust London, UK
Clinical Audit Facilitator
Develop and administer databases of clinical and demographic data of Community Mental Health teams within the Trust. Analyse clinical data and produce statistical reports for clinical and managerial staff. Provide technical support to staff conducting audits.
1992 – 1993 St Bartholomews NHS Trust London, UK
Medical Chartist
Maintain databases of clinical data of oncology patients for research purposes. Analyse clinical data and produce statistical reports for clinical staff.
1988 – 1991 Realtyme Software Montreal, Canada
Software Engineer
Develop, test and document C++ code for digital audio recording systems and custom MIDI applications.
Summary of Professional Expertise
As Linux Engineer I develop, maintain and support automated Linux environments for scientific computing on bare metal and in the cloud. I am experienced in Linux system administration and ansible automation software. I deliver training course on electronics and Linux systems for the UKCEH External training team.
I have a BSc in Computer Science from McGill University (First) and an HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (Distinction) from London South Bank University. I have Off-Road Driving, Outdoor First Aid and Outdoor Winter Skills certificates. I am a motivated, proficient worker and enjoy creating robust solutions to technically challenging problems. I have the teamwork and communication skills to successfully meet the objectives of the project.
Publications
Calibration of Relative Humidity Sensors using a Dew Point Generator (2010)
Qualifications
Level 3 Electrical Inspection and Testing, City and Guilds, 2017
Level 3 Electrical Installations BS7671, City and Guilds, 2016
HND Electrical Engineering London, South Bank University, 2009
B.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science, McGill University, 1988
Level 3 Electrical Inspection and Testing, City and Guilds, 2017
Level 3 Electrical Installations BS7671, City and Guilds, 2016
HND Electrical Engineering London, South Bank University, 2009
B.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science, McGill University, 1988