Technical Skills

Programming skills

I am an experienced programmer and have used a variety of languages. I have picked up new languages in short timeframes where necessary, and have experience of reworking other people's code. Here is a summary of the most recent languages I have used:

Embedded C - Programming firmware for microcontrollers, including several Atmel chips. I have created multithreaded systems using FreeRTOS
C# - Programming PC based test suites and end user software
C++ - Creating various pieces of test software during my degree
Qt - Writing user interfaces and test software (including use of Qt-3D)
Python - Used extensively during my PhD for creating simulations, and on embedded Telit communication microcontrollers
PHP - Along with HTML and CSS, creating various websites, including producing dynamic content, interfacing with databases, creating on-the-fly images, and producing custom content management systems
Javascript - Creating maps and other dynamic content for websites
LaTeX - Writing my PhD thesis, writing various reports requiring the typesetting of mathematics, creating presentations and posters. I ran a number of workshops for teaching LaTeX to students.
RSLogix PLC
Wonderware / ArchestrA SCADA

Electronics skills

I am a competent electronic engineer, with experience in everything from initial circuit design, through component selection and PCB layout, to testing, reworking, and modification.

Design of schematics (using Altium)
PCB layout (using Altium), including creation of custom component footprints
Soldering (both through hole and surface mount, including PCB reworking)

Training courses

I have attended a number of training courses during my working life, including (amongst others):

Lifting and Slinging with a remote controlled overhead crane
3 day Radiation Protection Supervisor training course
Short course on transporting radioactive check sources
Studio 5000 ControlLogix System Fundamentals
5 day Wonderware InTouch 2014R2 course
4 day Fibre Optics training course

Software packages

I am a competent user of the following software packages under Windows, amongst others

Atmel Studio
Altium
Solidworks
AutoCAD / Draftsight
Visual Studio
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, etc)

I also have extensive experience with Apple OS-X and with Linux