About me

Broadcast Engineer/ Music Writer

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Work history

Systems EngineerBBC
Aug 2021London, United KingdomFull Time
Working on various technology projects, I work alongside internal teams and external partners to design, test and roll out systems. This includes: - designing, analysing and implementing technical workflows - training both technical and editorial staff - producing guides, technical support and training documentation - improving engagement from across the business through technical demonstrations - technical research and development of new technologies and how they can work within our current workflows
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Music JournalistVarious online and print publications
May 2019London, United KingdomFreelance
Having written for the likes of Gigwise, Dork/ Upset and DIY, I am available for: - Live event reviews - Album reviews - Artist interviews and biographies - Music news articles/ opinion pieces

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Skills

• Audio Engineering
• Sound Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Workflow Management
• Technical Design
• Creative Technical
• Broadcast
• Live Broadcast
• Music Journalism
• Technical Production

Education

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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)Association of Project Management
Mar 2019 - Mar 2019London, United Kingdom
Project Fundamentals (PFQ) (SCQF Level 6) Qualification by APM
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1st Class BEng (Hons) Broadcast EngineeringUniversity of Salford
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018Salford, United Kingdom
Modules studied: - Audio & Video Systems - Computer Programming (with Java & C++) - Electronic Circuits, Signals & Systems - Digital & Microprocessor Electronics - Audio & Video Coding, Processing and Editing - Databases & Data Mining (with SQL) - Power & Control Systems - Antennas, Propagation and RF & Optical Components & Technologies - Systems Integration - Computer Graphics -Digital Communications, TV & Radio As well as completing my dissertation on Diagnostic Methods for Live Broadcast Media Over IP

Awards

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Gold Creative Science and Technology (CREST) AwardBritish Science Association
Taking part in the Sentinus Team R&D Engineering scheme allowed me to work within a team to solve a problem given by an external company. This taught me about innovation, business and financial awareness as well as critical thinking to assess each solution.
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Millennium Volunteer Award - 100 hoursYouth Council for Northern Ireland
Awarded for 100 hours of volunteering for organisations such as Girlguiding UK and The Smiles Foundation.