Currently building the Computing Education Network (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire) - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12990416/ to connect local educators in the primary, secondary, further and higher education sectors to enhance Computing Science delivery and experiences in the region.

Developed high-impact teaching and learning resources that build confidence and competence in computing science, digital skills and strategy.Created ready-to-use, accessible lesson materials focused on computational thinking, real-world problem solving and creative technology use.Designed and facilitated professional development workshops, courses and communities for educators on technology integration.Produced practical training to equip teachers with skills to deliver innovative computer science instruction.Provided guidance to schools on successfully implementing digital learning strategies.

Directed curriculum design and instruction of core NextGen Computing HND units in project management, teamwork and software development.Enhanced introductory course materials and assessments, strengthening attainment of students, teacher delivery and student enrollment with a substantial increase in Computing Science applications for 2023-24.Sustained Blended Learning delivery to Advanced Higher students across four Aberdeen City and Shire academies, achieving a 100% A-C grade pass rate in 2022-23.

Scaled Replit's Ask community from 30 to 1000 monthly active users by optimising peer-to-peer support and engagement.Created onboarding materials and processes for new members, moderators, and admins to facilitate community growth and health.Collaborated cross-functionally with content creation, support, and trust/safety teams to streamline bug reporting, safeguard community standards, and improve user education.Leveraged conflict resolution talents to defuse tense interactions and de-escalate issues, ensuring a positive online community.

I led a team of five teachers in what became one of the most popular and innovative faculties in the school. My team refreshed the courses on offer to maximise uptake, engagement and links with the wider world of work.Boosted student engagement and industry partnerships, dramatically improving gender balance in the program (26% female in August 2019 to 46% in August 2021).Implemented iDEA Bronze and Silver awards, which over 150 students have now completed.Pioneered Blended Learning strategies, resulting in 100% of external Higher Computing Science students achieving A grades in 2021 and 2022. Led training to share best practices across the school.Organised an impactful, school-wide cyber security industry day, exposing every senior student to careers and opportunities in the sector.Launched https://bge.csteach.uk to support national curriculum planning of project-based learning for students aged 3-18.First school in Scotland to successfully deliver Foundation Apprenticeship qualifications in Accountancy over 1 year.

Selected to represent Mackie Academy at the House of Lords as one of five Scottish schools honoured by EdTech 50 in 2019 for excellence in digital strategy and implementation.Spearheaded NPA courses as pathways to NQ qualifications, including NPA Cyber Security, Games Design/Development, and Web Design/Development, increasing NQ uptake by 950%.Developed inclusive, high-quality teaching materials with responsive feedback tools to pinpoint and address learning gaps in real-time.

Led the development of the College’s Digital Learning, Cloud Storage and GDPR strategies which improved working practices for 40 staff and 250 students.Managed IT budget, halving overall spending from the previous year whilst maintaining a high level of service.Enhanced delivery of CIE A-Level Computer Science resulting in 92% A-C pass rate at AS and A2 level.

Chaired Parent Technology Committee and secured €10,000 investment towards Digital Learning Spaces in primary, middle and high schools, improving access to ICT for over 1000 students.Developed a successful enrichment course encouraging innovation through PBL and physical computing.Managed four well-received whole-school events focused on staff professional development, parental engagement and Internet Safety.Created high-impact Hackable Classroom resources which enhanced uptake and attainment at CIE iGCSE and IB levels.

Led successful introduction of 1:1 iPad programme at the school. Increased the confidence and competence of staff and students in digital pedagogy and devices for learning.Contributed to Education Scotland support materials for revised NQ Computing Science courses.

Enhanced attainment in and delivery of NQ and elective courses through video-based learning and accessible digital resources which provided instant feedback.

Piloted successful introduction of Google Suite increasing student access to learning and teaching.Advanced IT support communication through a weekly digital newsletter highlighting new opportunities, digital champions and success stories.Responsibilities:Chair of Senior School ICT user group (March 2013-August 2015); Member of Digital Strategy Group (November 2012-August 2015)Other achievements:Chaired forum "Harnessing Social Networking With Edmodo" at Computing At School (Scotland) Conference, Edinburgh (October 2012); Presented "Promoting positive behaviour with ClassDojo" at PedagooNE event, Aberdeen (October 2012) [http://youtu.be/gHXlsQztFN0]; Interviewed for Game to Learn website (November 2012) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s1SLk1xV08]; Presented "Edmodo Extravaganza" at PedagooNE event, Aberdeen (December 2012); Presented "Enhancing learning and teaching using ICT" at TeachMeet Aberdeen (June 2013); Presented "BYOD from a Computing Perspective" at Computing At School (Scotland) Conference, Glasgow (October 2013); Presented on Internet Safety and the use of ICT for Learning at Robert Gordon's College S1 Parents Information Evening (October 2013)

Taught S1-6 including Higher Computing, Higher Information Systems and Advanced Higher Computing courses.Developed new curriculum with department collagues to replace Standard Grade Computing Studies at Inverurie Academy with hybrid Intermediate 1 Computing Studies / Intermediate 2 Information Systems resulting in increased uptake in subject at S3-6.I was Mobile Learning Leader at Inverurie Academy from January 2011 until August 2011. In that time I developed resources and delivered inset training to staff on the use of iPod Touch devices in the classroom.Other achievements:Collaborated on Internet Safety multimedia project with David Robertson, Teacher of Art & Design, Inverurie Academy (Feb 2011- June 2011) specifically QR codes for engagement of learners and development of mobile applications for content delivery (Apple iPod Touch, XCode); Delivered workshop on using Alice to create environments for learning at GameToLearn 2011, Dundee (March 2011); Delivered presentation on use of Little Big Planet and Games-Based Learning to improve pupil attainment at MIICE 2010, Dundee (May 2010); Worked with Inverurie Market Place Primary on multimedia project between S5/6 Intermediate 2 Information Systems pupils and P1 classes (2007-2010); Delivered inset training on using Game Maker in the Computing classroom (Feb 2008); Developed Glow-compliant Higher Computing Software Development material for Aberdeenshire Council (2007-08).

Main duties and responsibilities:- Support and maintain Information Edge web portal and Oracle databases for BP UK, Talisman Energy and BP Alaska- Liaise with focus group of users on improvement strategy for BP UK Information Edge.

Main duties and responsibilities:- Design and develop code using Delphi and ASP for data warehousing software package- Document and maintain existing code.