2014 -

Infrastructure Consultant to Oxford University Department of Computer Science, with Tranlowe Ltd)

1995 - 2014

Computer Operations Manager/Computer Manager to Oxford University Department of Computer Science (formerly the Computing Laboratory)

Key Contributions

System Continuity Risk Assessment

System development management

Virtual Infrastructure

Support Call logging system

Network development and mapping

Operational procedures, development of general records

External Consultancy

Ethernet Network Architecture

non-executive director Longville Estates Ltd

Director Tranlowe Ltd

1994 to 1995

2 Short term contracts:

Software Development Consultant to Publisyst

Key Contributions

Program specification production in liaison with clients

Development of "book club" system

Information Consultant to Thamesdown Computer Supplies

Key Contributions

Review of business operation and information flows.

Creation of IT vision

Review of market place for core business software

Design of computer strategy and plan

Project management of total system installation

1988 to 1994

Initially Senior Programmer progressing to Operations/Facilities Manager with Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners

Key Contributions

Computer Centre BS5750 operational procedures

Established HelpDesk and departmental performance measuring criteria

Integration of the accounts multiple database systems via the Powerhouse 4GL leading to initiation of corporate database

Planned and managed the migration of the company from twin Prime mini-computers to multi-server Novell PCs, Sun workstations, DEC Alpha and VAX systems

Planned and managed the remodelling of the dual host VAX 4200 cluster with other clusters and nodes

Designed and managed the implementation of the 250 node network

1981 to 1988

Initially Engineering analyst progressing to VAX system manager with the Oscar Faber Partnership/Facet Ltd

Key Contributions

All aspects of VAX/VMS systems management

Developed 3D graphics co-ordinated modelling package complete with 2D drawing assembly sub-system

Managed software development library porting it across Prime, VAX, DOS, UNIX, Syntran and Aegis

1980 to 1981

Freelance engineer (construction), self employed

Key Contributions

Site surveys and ground works

1975 to 1980

Site engineer with French Kier Construction Ltd