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EMPLOYMENT
SOME BRIEF INFO ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE
I am a Python /Django developer based in Edinburgh.
I previously taught Computing at Inverness College for three years. Prior to this I ran a computer business in Elgin, Moray for ten years.
2011 - PRESENT DAYMERCURYTIDE, Edinburgh
Developer
Responsible for developing advanced, database driven web applications.
SKILLS USED
- Python
- Django
- Mootools/JQuery
- MySQL
- XHTML, CSS
- Subversion/Trac
2009 - 2011INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI, Inverness
Digital Technologies Lecturer
I was responsible for delivering the computing curriculum across courses from Access Level 4 to HND. I have been involved in developing the curriculum and have helped to introduce some new subjects.
I was also responsible for developing both teaching material and assessments and the role carried a large administrative reponsibility
SUBJECTS TAUGHT
- Weblogs
- Web Site Development
- Internet & Online Communications
- Computer Hardware Systems
- Systems Development
- Digital Media Elements
- Hardware Concepts
- RDBMS
- Client Side Web Scripting
- Digital Game Design
- Python Programming
- IT Core Skills
2008 - 2010MORAY COLLEGE UHI, Elgin, Moray
Computing & IT Lecturer
I taught on the Computing curriculum to students ranging from Access Level 3 to HNC. I carried out the role of Student Advisor to the HNC Computing class.
2008 - 2009MORAY COLLEGE UHI, Elgin, Moray
IT Technician
Whilst completing my degree at Moray College I was approached to fill a position as IT Technician at the college. This network consisted of over 1000 clients running Windows XP and 15 servers running a combination of Novell, Windows 2003 and Linux.
DUTIES
- Creating user accounts
- Maintaining the college servers
- Network Installations
- Printer maintenance
- Maintaining the telephony network
1998 - 2008MORAY IT LTD
Managing Director
I ran a computer business situated in Elgin. The client base was a mixture of private and corporate customers. The work I undertook included custom building PC systems, hardware and software installation, problem solving and repair. I provided a consultancy and support service to corporate customers. This also involved tutoring and training sessions. In March 2004 I opened a shop in the centre of Elgin. From there I retailed PC components and operated a repair workshop as well as servicing corporate support contracts
- Custom built PC Systems
- Hardware & software repairs
- Internet setup
- Network installation
- Servicing contracts
- IT Consultancy