Current Work

Most of my professional time is taken up as a PhD student at Lancaster University's Infolab21 complex. I have research interests centered on wireless sensor network security, particularly in the areas of cryptography, key management and localisation. This brings together my main academic interests of security, computer networks and embedded systems. My work is due for completion in early 2011. (See Publications.)

I am also a tutor and lab supervisor for a number of undergraduate courses. These include Java programming, Embedded Systems and Web Technology. As tutor, I also assist students on an ad-hoc basis with related subjects including systems architecture, data structures, algorithms, networking and logical mathematics. (See Teaching.)

I am the present Chief Engineer at Bailrigg FM in a voluntary role that involves the procurement, installation and maintenance of broadcast-standard audio and radio equipment. The role also includes the management and delivery of outside broadcasts.

Previous Experience

I hold a first class Honours degree in Computer Science (Embedded Systems and Robotics) from the University of Essex. This contained considerable elements of security, C programming, software engineering, web development and networking. My dissertation was an exploratory wireless train control system. (See Train Project.) I also hold an AA grade Advanced Vocational Certificate in ICT.

I have extensive end-user, support and technical administration experience of various Microsoft, Mac OSX and Linux environments - both client and server. My experience in home offices and small businesses includes various standards of wired, wireless, POTS, VPN and DSL links.

Although my main background is in computing, I also have industrial experience in proof-of-concept security engineering, customer service, student support, management and retail. I have also served in various student union positions over the years - particularly in web, publicity and communication roles.

This page is only a summary. A full Curriculum Vitae is available on request.

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