From: pj_pycro@csd.brispoly.ac.uk (PJ Pycroft)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.resumes
Subject: Computing/Electronic work wanted
Date: 15 Sep 92 11:37:21 GMT
Organization: Bristol Polytechnic, England


                                  Paul J. Pycroft
                                  "Cresta",
                                  15, Guys Road,
                                  Barry,
                                  S. Glamorgan,
                                  CF6 6QA,
                                  United Kingdom.

                                  Tel: +44 0446 735865
                                  Email: pj_pycro@csd.brispoly.ac.uk

Dear Prospective Employer,

In referring to the many opportunities in such research work or an
enchancing experience in relating to Computing and Electronic in United
States. I should like to enquire/apply for consideration for employment
within any organisation within United States (starting  January 1993),
which serves to pursue the career of electronics and computing.

At present I am currently studying for a Master of Science degree
in Parallel Computer Systems at Bristol Polytechnic, and will be finish
in December 1992. At the moment, I recently finished with Master's
coursework but had to finish off the dissertion on Noise Recognition
using DSP and Neural Network on Transputers and MEiKO computer.

My previous experience lies in both fields, ie electronics and computing,
of which I have had 10 years experience in the U.K.. With respect to my
previous employment, I have found that I do thoroughly enjoy my work in
these two fields, and I feel that there is no doubt in my mind as to 
which avenue to pursue. I also feel that I would like to settle down in
a new country and start a new working environment for myself in 1993. I
would like to locate a new position within Washington DC, States of
Virginia, Maryland or California area.

I have obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Information
Technology as well as a Higher Technical Certificate in Electronic &
Communication Engineering.

I was born profoundly deaf, but have been educated in ordinary schools
and colleges. I am very good at lip reading. Once accustomed to my speech,
most hearing people can understand me, but writing is always available
as a backup method of communication. Although my deafness prevents me
from using a voice telephone (the above telephone number in which my
parents or brothers will answer in voice), I do use text telephones, and
other telecommunication devices such as electronic mail, or fax machines.

A list of personal details with my academic qualification to date
are as show below.

I remain
Yours sincerely

Paul J. Pycroft

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                       Paul J. Pycroft

                          "Cresta",
                       15, Guys Road,
                    Barry, S. Glamorgan,
                           CF6 6QA
                             U.K.

                    Tel: +44 0446 735865
             Internet: pj_pycro@csd.brispoly.ac.uk

OBJECTIVES :
============

To obtain a challenging position in the area of Software Enginieering,
Systems Development, Applications Programming or any work within
Information Technology relating to Parallel Computing.

EDUCATION :
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1992 to Present        M.Sc. in Parallel Computer Systems,
                       The Transputer Centre,
                       Bristol Polytechnic,
                       Bristol, U.K.

                       expected in December 1992

1987 to 1991           B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology,
                       Sheffield City Polytechnic,
                       Sheffield, U.K.

1980 to 1982           Higher Technical Certificate in Electronic and
                       Communication Engineering,
                       Llandaff College of Higher Education,
                       Cardiff, U.K.

o     Vocational training for 1 week (January 1991) in Personal
      Effectiveness at Beddgelert, Snowdonia, North Wales.
o     Full clean driving licence.

AREA OF STUDY (M.Sc.) :
=======================

      Parallel Architecture              Parallel Programming
      Systems Analysis and Design        Information Technology
      Image Processing                   Neural Network
      Parallel and Distributed Database
      Intelligent Knowledge Based Systems

COMPUTING & ELECTRONIC SKILLS :
===============================

      o Language
            - Assembler, Basic
            - C, C++, Parallel C
            - Lisp, Pascal, Prolog
            - Occam, SQL
            - Any other languages to which can be applied.
      o Operating Systems
            - MS-DOS, OS/2, SunOS, UNIX, Xenix
      o Software
            - Transputer Development Systems
            - CStools environment
            - Image Processing Library (in C)
            - MEiKO 'C' Compiler environment
            - CADiZ and Z (CASE)
            - ASIC Development Systems (CAD)
            - Worked with wide range of application software packages (both
              MS-DOS and UNIX)
      o Window Systems
            - MS Windows 3.x, SunView, Open Window and X windows
      o Network Protocols
            - TCP/IP, LAN (802.3,4,5), WAN, IEEE 488, X.25, X.400
            - Various high speed modems
      o Machines
            - MEiKO, ICL DRS 6000, IBM 4361-5, ParSys
            - Sun 3/60 & SPARCstation, Apollo DN5500, Solbourne
            - IBM PC/AT 8088 to 80486, Macintosh
      o Design - real time microprocessor controlled communication systems
        including;
            - Digital and Analog circuits, audio circuits, modulation/
              demodulation and microprocessor hardware
            - Real-time software design for microprocessors, in assembly
              language and in PL/M
            - Software development using ICE emulator and circuit simulation
            - Hardware/software integration of real-time microprocessor
              controlled communication systems
            - Implementation of software engineering methods in software
              design.
      o Test stations. Responsible for all operation and optimization of
        test systems, including;
            - Software design for automatic test stations
            - Hardware interface and adaptors for testing digital and analog
              modules and systems
            - Programming with intrumentation controller for remote operation
              of automatic test equipment via IEEE 488 bus
            - Computerised test and calibration methods, including decision
              making, for production line
            - User interface, display, ergonomic considerations

MEMBER OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE :
==================================

o     I.Eng. with Institute of Electronic & Electrical Incorporation
      Engineer.
o     Member of the British Computer Society.

COURSE CONTENT OF THE MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE AT BRISTOL POLYTECHNIC :
=======================================================================

The aims and objectives are to help in:-
o     Understand the current and developing ranges of parallel computing
      systems (hardware, software, communication);
o     Appreciate the uses to which parallel computation techniques are being
      applied within the commercial, industrial and public organisations;
o     Participate in the process of developing and maintaining parallel
      computer systems;
o     Analyze business situations in order to identify the cost-
      effectiveness of parallel computer based technologies compared with
      more traditional techniques;
o     Design, code, test, and document programmes in order to satisfy user
      requirements and objectives;
o     Present and communicate possible parallel computational solutions of
      problems to users and clients.

In order to achieve these aims and objectives, I will follow an integrated
programme including lectures, tutorials workshops and a major
industrial/commerce based project. The course will consider a range of
parallel computer systems, architectures and programme design and in the
specialist areas will extensive use of the range of facilities of the
Transputer Centre (at Bristol Polytechnic), with Inmos, MEiKO and Parsys
systems. The Inmos facilities have two large laboratories of PC/AT and Sun
Systems all fitted with Transputer boards.

EMPLOYMENT RECORD :
===================

July 1989 to July 1990             International Computer Limited,
                                   Bracknell, Berkshire.
Post held;        Programmer and Quality Engineer.

System testing, quality control of software packages used in
telecommunications, networking and for IBM compatible main frames, ICL mini
computers and micro computers. Programming of software package in 'C' and
for the FTF (MS-DOS File Transfer Facility) software package.

November 1986 to April 1987        Sony (UK) Ltd.,
                                   Bridgend, M. Glamorgan.
Post Held;        Electronic Engineer

Responsible for testing & fault finding the SONY range of TV as well as
monitors, together with the SONY range of viewdata terminals.

May 1985 to November 1986          Telecommunication & Computing Systems
                                   Ltd., Bridgend, M. Glamorgan.
Post Held;        Electronic Design Engineer

Member of a team designing and implementing hardware and software for an
electronic mail terminal. Responsible for providing the hardware in
digital, microprocessor systems and also analogue technique for use on data
telecommunication work.

August 1984 to May 1985            A & A Electronic Ltd.,
                                   Treforest, M. Glamorgan.
Post Held;        Electronic Test Engineer

Responsible for testing & fault finding on a new batch microprocessors,
digital and analoque systems. The reasons for the systems failures together
with the necessary reports and modification work carried out. Responsible
for instructing the bench technicians on testing and fault finding, also
setting up test line work.

October 1977 to August 1984        University of Wales, Institute of
                                   Science and Technology,
                                   Department of Psychology, Cardiff.
Post Held;        Electronic Technician.

Maintenance & servicing of all type electronic equipment including video,
medical and microcomputers equipment. Design and construct of electronic
also computer interfacing project (using I/O, ADC and DAC) as well as
coding for academic, postgraduates and students for the practical and
experiments.

EXPERIENCE ACHIEVEMENT
======================

At International Computer Limited, the project I was involved in was Retail
File Manager (RFM) and Retail Message Manager (RMM). Both RFM and RMM is
a software package. While the RFM manages the transfer of data also can
collect and distribute data and also send or trigger applications at the
branches in the network with little or no operator intervention. The RMM
manage the transfer of messages, both RFM & RMM are use in between a
central mainframe (The Host) and a network of retail branches. Both RFM &
RMM are runs in a CICS/VS environment on an IBM compatible mainframe. RFM
also run in a ICL DRS 6000 mini-computer (with SPARC processors) with UNIX
system V, release 4 and is connected to a number of high speed modems, LAN
and WAN.

My task was to write a validation plan to prepare & plan the system testing
of RFM & RMM software and both were using the IBM PC compatible Personal
Computer with MS-DOS FTF software for IBM 3270 emulation. I was also
involved in the acceptance tests of the above, this was to prove that the
system had been implemented to the design specified by ourself and the
third party company.

Finally to report on the validation, acceptance testing and giving details
of all the problems found. All plan and reports were signed by senior
members for the approval of the product for general market release.

Lastly, the project I was involved in was setting up the design and the
program specification for the File Transfer Facility for MS-DOS. The Design
and program specification written in 'C' and were carried out on by myself.

At Telecommunication and Computing Systems Limited, I was a member of team
designing and implementing hardware and software for an electronic mail
terminal. The machine is a market pioneer whose main function is to enable
users to create and save text files which may then sent or broadcast to
other users as well as providing a means of access to Telecom Gold or
Bulletin Boards or acting as a terminal. The design of the machine
facilities its use as a deaf communication terminal also making its
suitable for use by Deaf people in a commercial environment also for use
in a office environment as a terminal to an IBM PC or PC clone.

I was responsible for providing the hardware in digital, microprocessor
also analogue technique as for modulation/demodulation (Modem) for use on
data telecommunication work and power supply unit in both form - linear &
switched mode.

I had the full responsibility on drafting work on all circuit diagram and
other hardware work also layout of Printed Circuit Board which involves
prototype and finalising the work to be manufacturing in large quantities.

I have the ability to manage and to train others as in previous electronic
Companies. I have the expertise in managing, instructing bench technicians
on testing, fault finding and setting up test line work.

The employment at various electronic and computer companies which I have
worked was of great benefit and achievement to myself while developing an
existing knowledge of differences between hardware and software. I have
gained valuable experience to bridge the gap between the hardware and
software systems. I enjoy the challenge between the microelectronic systems
and myself. Again, I do enjoy the work on the field of data
telecommunication, networking, programming, developing of electronic
circuit with the software control or any similar work within Information
Technology.

I would be very willing to undergo any appropriate training or study,
before the post starts, if required to implement any other programming/
analyst skills and/or any other skills that would enable me to be efficient
in carrying out the work.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
=====================

Swimming, Water Polo, Photography, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical
and electronic equipment.

I do take part in a voluntary service as a life guard at local beaches
during the summer period as well as a committee member of the local life
saving club.

A hobby to which I have a past interest is that of Photography and some
years ago won the gold medal in a Welsh youth contest. During my employment
with the University of Wales, Cardiff. I had full reponsibility of graphic
art and Photography section for a quite a number of years.

PERSONAL :
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o     British Citizen
o     6'4", 190 lbs, Excellent Health
o     Single, willing to relocate
o     Born profoundly deaf, attend to normal schools and colleges and good
      lip reader

REFERENCES :
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Available on request.

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