CURRICULUM VITAE 

PERSONAL DETAILS 

CAREER HISTORY 

Jan 2000 - Present              [snip]                             

Manager Software Development Department: - Project Management from initial customer consultation to final delivery. Designing and developing a wide range of Trainers and Simulators including; Fixed Wing Aircraft, Helicopters, Ships Bridge, Mining Equipment, Radar equipment, Radio and Intercom equipment, etc. These applications have been written using MS Visual C++ or .net and used various third party SDKs, OpenGL, or DirectX and HLSL to produce realistic 3D visualisations. I have also developed and produced other applications including Air Traffic Control Systems, relational Databases (classified and unclassified), and various training aids and utilities used in-house. 

Aug 1996 - Jan 2000          [snip]

                                Simulation & Training Division

                                                        Senior Software Engineer: - Heading a small team of engineers developing a suit of applications called ‘Elusion’ using MS Visual C++ and OO Technology to run under MS Windows 95, 98 and NT. This suit of applications was developed for use by the RAF, to provide basic, advanced and continuation training in electronic warfare (EW) aspects of equipment reprogramming, mission planning and development of operational tactics.  

Aug 1995 - Aug 1996         [snip]

                                               Software Engineer: - Contracted by ‘Lego’ to develop an application called ‘Control lab’ using MS Visual C++ and OO technology to run under MS Windows 95 and NT. This system enabled computer control of users models using a selection of sensors and outputs. 

Oct 1994 - Aug 1995          Self-employed Computer Consultant 

I had various clients involving developing bespoke software, installation, maintenance and support of standalone and networked PC's, and giving user training. 

Sept 1991 - Oct 1994          [snip]                               

                                                Head Of Engineering: - I was involved in the development of a Dental Practice Management System, running on standalone PC's or networks incorporating up to 25 terminals, from its initial test site installation right through to being a market leader. Clients included the MoD, medical schools, private and NHS practices, and corporate in-house surgeries.   

Jun 1990 - Aug 1991          [snip]

                                Service Engineer: - Software support and onsite/workshop repair and maintenance of a wide range of computers, peripherals, and other office equipment. 

EDUCATION HISTORY 

1998-1999            Open University

PO Box 70

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes MK7 6AF 

Working towards a BSc degree - An object orientated approach to computer programming. 

1985-1986            Plymouth College of Further Education                                                                                                                        Kings Road Plymouth 

Higher National Certificate - Electronics & Communications Engineering 

1983-1985            South Devon College Of Arts & Technology

Barton Hill Road

Torquay                           

National Certificate - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

EITB Certificate - Practical Engineering 

1978-1983            Torquay Boys' Grammar School                                                     

Barton Hill Road

Torquay 

GCE - Mathematics, Physics

CSE - Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry 

OTHER TRAINING 

Windows Programming with Visual C++ and the MFC Library

Hands-On TCP/IP Programming

Turbo Pascal Course: - Introduction to Structured Programming.

IBM Field Engineers course: - Training in all aspects of onsite repairs to the full range of IBM PCs.

SKILLS PROFILE 

Developing C++, .Net applications running on all major MS Windows platforms 

3 Dimensional Modelling

Real World Visualisation

Physics simulation

Equipment Simulation

Developing Land, Air and Sea Motion Models

Electronic Warfare Countermeasure Modelling

Relational Database Design and Integration

Missile Seeker Emulation

Artificial Intelligence

Using DirectX and OpenGL

Creating and using Dlls

Real-time Data Acquisition

DIS and HLA communications standards

Sound programming

TCP/IP Network Development

Windows GUIs using MFC

Encryption Techniques 

Project Management

Project Planning

Conducting Factory and Site Acceptance Tests

Configuration Management

Product Analysis

Software Design

Object Orientated Software Structures

Software Coding

Software Testing

Quality Control Procedures

Documentation Production Procedures

Product Support

Product Training 

An in-depth appreciation of Radar systems, Electronic warfare techniques, aircraft cockpit and ships bridge equipment 

In-depth knowledge of MS Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP operating systems

Working knowledge of a wide range of professional applications 

Setting up working relationships with third party companies

Acting as mentor to trainees 

LAN and WAN network architecture and installation

PC Hardware construction and maintenance 

REFERENCES

Provided on request