Formal Qualifications
Graduate Diploma Computing Studies
(Interactive Web and Internet Technologies)
RMIT (graduated 1999)
Features: a focus on web media formats, interactivity, database integration and content management issues. Technologies studied included HTML, javascript, perl, Oracle database, PHP scripting, ASP scripting, Java programming (including cryptography, serialisation, AWT and the "Swing" set).
BA (Double majors in English and History/Politics)
Monash University (graduated 1998)
Features: a focus on writing, research and communication skills.
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
GippsTAFE (graduated 2005)
Features: learner-focussed instructional design.
Work Experience
Web development
For The DCP Group (1999-2008)
Features: developing and project managing on several large
web projects for local government and semi government authorities,
including client liaison and managing other staff. eCommerce
experience in developing online shopping system for Australia's
largest dairy co-operative.
Journalism
For the South Gippsland Sentinel-Times (1985-1999)
Features: copywriting, respect for tight deadlines, listening
skills, full production knowledge and experience. Ended up
as assistant to the editor.
Hobbyist
Web development
Long-time enthusiast (1994-)
Features: was online when Bulletin Board systems were king
and email was beginning to be a reason for getting connected.
Remember the release of the "Mosaic" browser.