Sam Watkins




Contact

sam@ai.ki
0423 081 839


Skills

I am an expert computer programmer.

  • 28 years of coding in C, C++, Python, Java, Perl, Shell, Scheme, ARM
  • GNU/Linux systems, networking, data processing
  • web application development, database design: Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebird
  • debugging and maintaining difficult software


Work History

2010-:Analyst Programmer at Linfox Armaguard, Australia's leader in currency management.
2008-2009:Developer at 247ads.com.au, an online classifieds, directory and advertising service.
2007:Developer at Editure (Schoolsnet), network service provider for Australian schools.
2004-:Freelance web development and programming.
2003-2004:Developer at FastMail.FM, an innovative email provider.
2000-2002:Developer at myinternet Limited (Schoolsnet), network service provider for Australian schools.


Education

1998-1999:Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering) at Swinburne University of Technology. Completed two of three years, with good grades, then started work at Schoolsnet.
1993-1994:VCE at Luther College, Croydon.
1993:International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), Australian Team Member (reserve)
1989-1993:Mathematical Olympiad enrichment programme
1989-1992:Melbourne Grammar School, South Yarra, on scholarship.
1982-1988:Chum Creek Primary School, Healesville.


Interests

family, music, reading, hiking, gaming, and free software;
programming language development, visual programming;
game development, digital music