Developing a more interesting World
Ben Fowler BA MSc
Profile
A confident, outgoing individual with a keen eye for detail and a strong competency for solving problems. My character’s orderly and logical nature drives me to quickly find neat and relevant solutions for issues preventing progress in a situation. I plan to further my interest in software development through study during my Masters and continue to develop my skill-set through industry experience. A strong passion for solving problems and producing neat solutions drives me to realise new goals and challenge myself every day.
Work experience
Resource Group
2014 - present
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PHP, CSS, JavaScript, (jQuery) HTML for business applications.
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Research and development of eLearning courses for the aviation industry.
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Training staff for projects using differnt software packages.
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SDLC from requirement analysis to evolution.
Xitek LTD
2011 - 2013
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Technical role which involved skilled assembly and test of electronic products for industry, military and aerospace customers.
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Working in a small team with effective communication as an absolute necessity to complete goals.
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Mechanical work on cases and wiring to design sheets.
Trichord Research LTD
2001 - 2011
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Production of high end electronic audio products.
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Meeting clients and discussing developments for products.
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Company website development.
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Hardware design.
Languages
Java
C++
C#
SQL
Python
PHP
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Skills
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Data structures and algorithms
Software engineering
Analysing statistics
Database management
Human-computer interaction
GAME DEVELOPMENT
Physics programming
Sound design
Level design
Character modelling
MULTIMEDIA
Image manipulation
Photoshop
Flash
Web design
Dreamweaver
Education
University of Birmingham
2013 - 2014
MSc - Computer Science
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Introduction to computer science
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Software workshop
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Fundamentals of databases
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Commercial computing
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Evaluation methods and statistics
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Human-computer interaction
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Data structures and algoritms
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Operating systems and networks
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Software engineering
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Summer MSc project
Worcester University
2008 - 2010
BA(hons) Creative Digital Media
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Green design
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Multimedia in context
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Creative digital imaging
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Introduction to digital media techniques
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Creative sound manipulation
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Special effects digital photography
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Digital media research skills
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Digital photography
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Digital studio photography
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Creative sound for the moving image
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Graphic design and the Internet
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Independent study in Creative Digital Media
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Digital media pressure projects
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The final show
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Opening sequences and compositing for TV and cinema
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Documented photography
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Visual effects digital photgraphy
2010 - present
2010 - present