Curriculum Vitae of Sam Watkins



Personal Details

Name:Sam Watkins
Email:sam@nipl.net
Web:sam.nipl.net
Phone:+61.3.59623028
Place:Melbourne, Australia

I prefer to be contacted by email.

Goals

I am interested in teaching, computer programming, and systems administration. I can work over the Internet for clients anywhere in the world. I am expert with computers, friendly, and keen to do a good job.

Skills

  • 28 years of programming experience, using C, C++, Perl, Shell, Python, Scheme, Java, ARM Assembly and BBC Basic. I started coding when I was 5!
  • systems administration, technical support
  • network and systems programming, data processing, user interfaces
  • very experienced with GNU/Linux and UNIX systems
  • database design and SQL - MySQL, PostgreSQL, Perl DBI
  • web development - HTML, CSS, CGI, Javascript
  • debugging, and maintaining difficult software
  • teaching / tutoring math, science and computer programming
  • good English writing and proofreading skills

Work History

2010:Analyst Programmer with Linfox Armaguard, the leading cash-management company in Australia.

2008-2009:Developer with 247ads.com.au, an online classifieds, directory and advertising service.

2007:Varied freelance work through rentacoder.com and getafreelancer.com.

2007:Developer with Editure (aka Schoolsnet), a provider of Internet services (proxy, email, webmail, portal, ...) to many schools in Australia.

2006:Picking apples and pears at Maroondah Orchards, Coldstream.

2004-:Freelance web development and computer services, clients include Healesville High School, Lilydale High School, Healesville Cinema and Truckin' Life Magazine.

2004-:Developer, admin and support with the free community, nipl.net. We provide web hosting, email, shell access and support.

2003-2004:Developer with FastMail.FM, an innovative email provider.

2003:Developer of the Community Cards project, a database of people's needs and abilities.

2002:Founder of 225q, a free Internet cafe in Carlton, Victoria.

2000-2002:Developer with myinternet Limited (aka Schoolsnet), a provider of Internet services (proxy, email, webmail, portal, ...) to many schools in Australia.

1999:Developer of ISP Match, an ISP search engine.

1999:Tutor at Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorne. I taught Object-Oriented Software Development (Java).

1996-1999:Technician for Beebtech Computer Service. I helped to install networks in several schools, and built many PCs.

1992:Programmer for Curriculum Corporation. I developed 30 or so mathematical educational programs in BASIC for the Chance and Data project, with versions for BBC Micro and PC.

Education

1998-1999:Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) at Swinburne University of Technology. I completed two years of this three year course, then took up a position at Schoolsnet. Subjects included Object-Oriented Software development, Maths, Physics, UNIX Systems Programming, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Systems, Advanced Web Development, Database.

1997:Bachelor of Music at Melbourne University. I completed one year of this course, and enjoyed it.

1993-1994:VCE at Luther College, Croydon. I studied English, Literature, Specialist Maths, Maths Methods, Physics and Chemistry.

1989-1992:Studied at Melbourne Grammar School, South Yarra, on a boarding scholarship.

1985-1991:Studied at Chum Creek Primary School.

Interests

I like to spend time with my family, play music, read, hike, and write free software.

References

  • Jeremy Howard, Founder, FastMail.FM, +61 408 866599
  • Daniel Ingvarson, ICT elearning, Aprina (was Founder, Schoolsnet), +61 403 832621
  • Scott Penrose, Rainbow House Development (was Principal Developer, Schoolsnet), +61 417 885330
  • Paul Fenwick, Director, Perl Training Australia (was Senior Developer, Schoolsnet), +61 3 93546001