IT Skills
I have highly developed IT skills with extensive experience using a range of systems and software. I am fully aware of the issues surrounding the use of confidential and sensitive data.
| Area of Computing | Skills and Length of Experience | Skill Level |
| Operating Systems | Windows 7 Vista – 4 Years XP Professional – 8 Years Windows 2000 – 3 Years Mac OS X – 4 Years |
Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Intermediate Intermediate |
| Software: Microsoft Office Versions: 2003, 2007 |
Word – 10 Years Excel – 10 Years Outlook – 5 Years Powerpoint – 10 Years Access – 2 Years Publisher – 5 Years |
Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Basic Advanced |
| Software: Graphics | Photoshop – 2 Years GIMP – 1 Year |
Intermediate Advanced |
| Software: Video Manipulation | Moviemaker – 3 Years Studio 10 – 3 Years Premier – 3 Years |
Advanced Advanced Intermediate/Advanced |
| Software: Statistical Packages | Mathlab – 3 Years | Advanced |
| Software: Database Reporting | Crystal Reports – 2 Years | Intermediate |
| Software: Internet | Internet Explorer – 10 Years Firefox – 2 Years |
Advanced Advanced |
| Software: Information Management | Division Information System – 1 Year | Advanced |
| Focus of Training Attended | Course or Workshop Title | Date, Location |
| Database Reporting | Crystal Reports (Basic) | January 2007, Brisbane |
| Information Management | Division Information System | January 2007, Brisbane |
| Data Extraction & Map Info | Practice Health Atlas | January 2008, Adelaide |
| ARIA Oncolgoy Information Management System | ARIA Super User Training | May 2009, Swindon |
Digital Media
I regularly use digital media (photography and cinematography) together with various editing suites (photoshop or Gimp for pictures). I compose music using keyboards and computer based software (Reason). I have experience in the use of the following digital formats: minidisc, CD, DVD, SD, xD, memory stick, Zip drives, USB drives.
Information Management & Security
I am familiar with LIMS (laboratory information management systems) and also understand the importance of confidentiality regarding data (be it patient or other records). I treat computer security very seriously and take all measures to avoid security issues on my computers (install the latest updates and also use antivirus and firewall software).
Web Development and Design Skills
Websites
I have built and maintained a number of websites (including this one). I built and maintained the Mackay Division of General Practice website in 2007.
| Logo | Site Name and Description | Technology | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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West Bay Housing Association – This site was built as part of my community services work. | WordPress Google Maps |
October 2009 |
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Moranbah Hawks Junior Soccer Federation | WordPress Google Maps Google Calendar |
May – June 2009 |
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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Intranet | HTML ASP CSS |
Jan – Aug 2009 |
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Swindon Town Gardens Bowls Club | WordPress | January – March 2009 |
| Area of Web Development | Skills and Length of Experience | Skill Level |
| Languages | HTML – 2 Years DHTML – 1 Year XHTML – 1 Year CSS – 2 Years JavaScript – 1 Year PHP – 1 Year |
Intermediate Advanced Intermediate Intermediate Basic Basic |
| Web Design Tools | Expression Web – 2 Years Flash – 2 Years |
Advanced Advanced |
| Content management Systems | Joomla CMS – 2 Years WordPress – 2 Years Contribute – 2 Years cPanel – 2 Years |
Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced |
| Script Integration | PHP MyDirectory – 1 Year Lime Survey – 1 Year PHP Bulletin Board (Forum) – 1 Year |
Fully Functional Fully Functional Fully Functional |
I have an excellent understanding of the concept of accessibility and always strive to keep myself up to date with the latest developments in web browsers and servers, whilst also maintaining backwards compatibility. I am acutely aware of the security issues surrounding the internet and understand the laws and issues surrounding privacy and data protection.
I am have the ability to produce fully functional templates for Joomla and Word Press from scratch or modify existing ones. I have a good grasp of digital design concepts and understand the importance of marrying form with function.
