Research Associate (RA) at the University of Cambridge and a member of the EPSRC WILDSENSING project. Working on the research, design and deployment of Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks for environmental sensing and species monitoring in conjunction with Oxford University Computing Laboratory and Wildlife Conservation Research Unit.

Research Vision: In the future we will have extensive access to a wealth of information from all kinds of objects and sensors bringing convenience to all aspects of everyday life. By providing realtime information to our mobile devices and finger tips we can achieve a greater array of services far beyond anything envisaged to date.

University of Cambridge: Is the fourth oldest university in the world. The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading research universities and in 2009 proudly celebrates its 800th anniversary.

Joined the Computer-Mediated Living group at MSR Cambridge, where I had the opportunity to apply my research expertise in the field of mobile and pervasive computing across a number of challenging disciplines, breaking down communication barriers and enriching collaborative interactions.

Research projects include: Mobile collaboration, mobile social media sharing, content distribution, networking, sensors, mobile broadcast television and user experiance design.

Microsoft Research: Provides many of the brains behind the brawn of the world's leading software provider. The Cambridge facility is one of the largest computer science research laboratories in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with over 100 leading researchers from all around the world.

Prior to commencing my doctorate of philosophy degree.  I took up the opportunity to travel, work and see the world! Got to spend a year living in South Korea (internet and mobile tech capital of the world), experiencing the culture, visiting neighbouring countries and gaining valuable knowledge of this fast developing region.

South Korea: Officially the Republic of Korea (ROK) and often referred to as Korea is a presidential republic in East Asia, occupying the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. Also known as the "Land of the Morning Calm", it is neighbored by China to the west and Japan to the east.

Based at their headquarters in Menlo Park, California (the heart of Silicon Valley). I was part of a technology evangelist team, tasked with applying research methodologies to real world scenarios 'applied research', pushing technologies to their limits and showcasing their fullest potential in creating compelling future solutions that provide measurable ROI's.

Research projects include: Distributed data processing, knowledge management, web services, proactive self healing initiatives, early utility computing prototypes and augmented reality solutions.

Sun Microsystems: Is a global company, known for its market leadership in high end computing infrastructures that power leading global businesses, the internet and for the creation of the Java programming language deployed on over 90 percent of all computers and mobile phones worldwide.

Worked as a senior consultant dealing with the technical aspects of developing reliable web based solutions and the associated data management strategies. During my time at the company I helped propel various companies to the forefront of technology innovation, providing expert analysis and solution advice to many major clients and early adopters, looking to better understand, adapt and benefit from the rapidly changing technology market place.

Carbon Digital: Is a solutions innovation company, serving a portfolio of world class clients such as Unilever, Akklaim, Cricket and Rage.

I benefitted tremendously from great job opportunities provided by early internet start-ups during this time. Experiencing many challenging projects at a young age, learning many new skills (technical, social and business) and striving to improve web interactions.

Employment: Buizz Build, Cheshire Council, Enzyme, Fielden-Cegos, New Mind, Value Direct and Zzap.

  2000 – 2004