Alan Richmond's Resumé

Objective

Seeking a leadership position in a scientific / technical company or academic / research institute, utilising my strong background in scientific software and web development. USA or Europe.

Brief Biography

My background is in scientific software development, and web design and development. I have spoken and lectured at several international conferences on these topics. I was a software developer for several international scientific research institutes and projects, e.g. the Hubble Space Telescope. I have published several papers on software development. I have been a web developer since 1993, starting at NASA/GSFC. I founded the Web Developer's Virtual Library in 1994, the web's first commercial web site for web developers, and EncycloZine, the web's first XHTML site, in November 1998.

Abilities

• Able to work both independently & effectively with others.
• Able to lead software development in a small-team setting.
• Good communication & writing skills, and proofreading & editing skills.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: C/C++, Perl, FORTRAN, Ruby, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Basic.

Software Methods and Tools: Object-Oriented Design, UNIX, Linux, Motif/X, Windows.

Web Specifications: XML: XHTML (HTML in XML), SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), CGI (Common Gateway Interface).

Application Domains: Graphical user interfaces, real time, monitoring, control and data acquisition, scientific instrumentation, databases.

Other Skills

Languages: English, American, French, German.

General: Project management, editing and proofreading, photography, content authoring, visualising, teaching and explaining.

Personal profile: Conscientious, considerate, courteous, creative, detail-oriented, diligent, friendly, helpful, intelligent, professional, responsible, unselfish.

Education & Professional Awards

• BA (Bachelor of Arts) from the Open University (Upper 2nd Honours); math & physics.
• BSc (Bachelor of Science) from Queen Elizabeth College (now part of King's College London); physics & math.
• Postgraduate Teacher's Certificate from Goldsmith's College, London.
• C.Eng. (Chartered Engineer) awarded by the Engineering Council, UK.