Teaching martial arts and self-defence to adults and juniors

Working on all aspects of ContentAgent 3.x (digital media workflow automation and transcoding solution) including DirectShow component development (C++), UI/UX (C# Windows Forms and WPF), video/audio/data/metadata processing & manipulation and next generation architecture design.

Working on the RadiantGrid New Media Transformation Platform to enhance the existing transcode and processing pipeline.Responsible for v8+ video pipeline architecture and implementation which delivered substantial performance benefits, improved geometry handling and class leading colour accuracy.Designed and implemented first transcoder-integrated gamut legalization solution and developed RightHue™, EBU R103 optimised gamut control algorithm. Leading development of additional functionality to support streamlined DPP workflows.Lead development of Tachyon Wormhole video re-timing solution including all video pipeline & workflow engine changes needed. Developed the Tachyon Wormhole Operator User Interface custom web based UI to support the need for a more responsive, task oriented interface to the Tachyon Wormhole functionality. UI interacts with RadiantGrid web services to trigger ingest and re-timing jobs and to present source metadata and job progress. UI also enables real-time preview of re-timing operations.

Primary RolesDeveloped Xilinx FPGA based video and audio processing products (technical compliance, presentation, data processing & social media integration) and IP cores for broadcast and post production. Developed technical compliance plug-ins for Final Cut. Lead R & D team. Developed .NET applications for Ethernet control of distributed products.Secondary RolesIT infrastructure procurement/management. Web development of main corporate site and embedded web content for mobile device interaction (HTML, ASP, CSS, Javascript, AJAX). Marketing including generation of product identities, sales & marketing literature and show stand graphics. Technical writer - both operational manuals and magazine articles.

Director of consultancy company specialising in FPGA development and training. Developed Xilinx based solutions across a broad range of industries including satellite communications, industrial automation & image processing. Delivered Xilinx training for Xilinx internationally and other UK FPGA training providers domestically.

Provided hands-on support to key customers. Delivered training on Xilinx tools and devices both nationaly and through development of bespoke on-site training. Acted as technical authority on Xilinx tools & devices.