With over 10 years experience working with computers, building systems and problem solving and a strong foundation in Hardware with an Electronics Engineering degree from Bath University. To further skills with the latest industry developments in 2008 I completed the industry recognised Technicians course CompTIA A+ Essentials & Networking at The London School of Computer Education. For full details on my skill base and qualifications please see my resume below...
Samuel Kirby BEng Hons, Dip ( I.T. Consultant)
| Background |
BEng Hons in Electronic and Communications Engineering at Bath University, further Physics diploma St Andrews, Scotland. Further IT technicians qualification in practical computer hardware and software problem solving CompTIA affiliated and qualified from London School of Computer Education. Trading as Home PC-FIX since 2005. |
| Professional Experience |
1997-1998 Proudman Oceanographic Laboratories, Birkenhead. ; Marine Physics Research Studentship
1999-2001 Cheltenham ; Electronics Hardware Design Engineer at Smiths Industries Aerospace
2001-2002 Edinburgh (Heriot Watt) & St Andrews Universtity
- MSc Diploma In Opto-electronics; including a 3-month research placement at Edinburgh Instruments.
2003-2004 Callington Community College, Cornwall
- Technician with the I.C.T department at Callington Community College
2005-2009 Started Trading as Home PC-FIX , opened company
- Residential I.T. Consultant (Home PC-FIX) business commenced 2005.
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| Additional professional activities |
- Management Training Course – Two 3-day courses.Team-Skills Development Week – A number of outdoor activities in Wales
- Mentor-Graphics Training – To basic level on Mentor (Electronic CAD)
- SuiteSoldering Course – Aircraft standard soldering skills (ISO 2001)
- Health and Safety Industry Course – Basic fire/electric hazard safety.
- 1st Aid at Work Certificate – Professional 1st aid training.
- CompTIA Certified - Designated IT Technician from January 2008
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| Other Computer Skills |
- MS Office 2000/2003 - Word, Excel (extensive use), PowerPoint – Several technical presentations given, Access (some use).
- CompTIA A+ essentials I.T. technicians qualification 601& 602
- Operating Systems – Extensive knowledge on Window 98, ME, 2000, XP Vista aswell as beta tested Windows 7.
- Use and knowledge on popular Linux distributions - Ubuntu and Mandriva
- MS Project – Project Gantt charts developed, rescheduling of tasks and project overviews for management meetings etc.
- MATLAB – Programs developed for repetitive data acquisition, sampling and numerical modelling. Multiple file access to graphical output.
- Mathcad – A number of optical-physics problems investigated, following tuition courses at St-Andrews University.
- Knowledge of Mentor-Graphics and ORCAD – Used in academic and industrial environments to develop schematic designs and multi-layer drawings.
- Self taught practical skills in PC upgrades, repairs and troubleshooting.
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