A natural problem solver, creative and dedicated, with a multidisciplinary background. Experienced in programming, project management and the fusion of new technologies.
Address | 34 Halifax Road Enfield EN2 0PP |
Mobile | 07957 315 356 |
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Date of Birth | 21st April 1974 |
1993-7 | Nottingham Trent University BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design 2:1 Certificate of Professional Placement |
1992-3 | Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London Foundation Art |
1990-2 | Sir George Monoux College, London A-Levels: Applied Maths, Physics, Art, English Language |
1987-90 | Heathcote School, London 9 GCSEs |
C (10 years) and C++ (7 years) with Boost, DirectX, Boost.Test.
Python (5 years), ActionScript (5 years), PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, Lua, Structured Text.
Java and Android SDK (1 year).
Visual Studio, Flash, Subversion, Redmine, Office, Photoshop/Gimp, TurboCAD.
Windows, Ubuntu Linux (including Server)
Multidisciplinary Engineer and Programmer, developing and producing interactive science exhibitions for museums and science centres worldwide.
My area of responsibility is the programming of bespoke software for user interfaces and control systems, using C++, C, Python and ActionScript. This involves liaising with team members, clients, designers and stakeholders. I work individually and as part of a team, and have spearheaded the introduction of digital technology at the company, both in commercial output and daily working practises.
My job is all about creative problem solving, leveraging new technologies to produce innovative solutions. My experience encompasses software engineering, IT and AV hardware, web design, electronics, project management, scheduling and budgeting.
After 11 years at Science Projects I have developed a keen understanding of how users interact with software interfaces. I am particularly interested in the digital medium as a narrative and communicative tool, as well as an art form in its own right.
Clients of my work include:
Science Museum London, Singapore Science Center, Bank of England, Technopolis Belgium, Nike UK, London Zoo, The Scientific Center Kuwait, Indianapolis Children's Museum USA, ThinkTank Birmingham, National Museums Liverpool, Petrosains Kuala Lumpur, Vilvite Norway.
Senior Interactive Exhibit Developer at this large science, industry and fashion museum. The small nature of the team allowed me to be involved in all aspects of the exhibit development process including conception and design.
As an in-house exhibit developer, I had the opportunity to study how visitors interacted with the things I produced and learn from this.
After graduation, I ran my own small design and make company producing furniture and installations to commission.
I am interested in anything where technology and art combine, particularly emerging digital and kinetic art, AI and computer vision. I recently completed online courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
I also love distance running, especially in the countryside, whatever the weather!
Tim HoldsworthProduction Manager Science Projects Ltd 14 Colville Road London W3 8BL 020 8741 2305 | Ian WaltersWorkshop Manager Science Projects Ltd 14 Colville Road London W3 8BL 020 8741 2305 |