Qualifications and Professional Body membership

PGDip Digital Systems, Brunel University
GradDip Computer Studies, North East London Polytechnic
Cisco IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software, IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems and Network Introduction
ComptIA A+ and Server +
Member of British Computer Society

Personal Profile / Teaching Experience

After working for SMEs in a variety of IT roles ranging from design of computer interfaces for electronic typewriters to managing a timeshare computer services I went on to lecture at North East London Polytechnic. I did this for about 17 years as it changed names several times before ending up as University of East London. I moved to what is now Anglia Ruskin University in 2001. I have lectured in a wide range of subjects including computer architecture, networking, through programming to business analysis and management.

Research Interests

I am principally interested in the issues of project management in globally dispersed teams and the business case for cloud computing.

Consultancy and other Professional Activity

• I have delivered various short courses in office software, computer systems and networking. I was involved for a number of years in the development of assessments for Cisco's IT Essentials courses and was for a while the contact for any assessment or course content issues
• Various External Examiner roles
• Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)

Publications

Chalk, B.S., Carter, A.T., Hind, R.W (2004). Computer Organisation and Architecture: An introduction. Second Edition, Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 1403901643