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<B><FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">Matthew Colls</P>
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<FONT SIZE=2><P>Born 8<SUP>th</SUP> June, 1978.</P>
<P>Perth Address:</P>
<P>Matthew Colls</P>
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<P>WA 6000</P>
<P>Email: matthew@collsfamily.co.uk</P>
<P>Tel: +44 1509 673204 (UK emergency)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=2><P>Nationality: British</P>
<P>Home address:</P>
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<P>Sutton Bonington,</P>
<P>Loughborough,</P>
<P>LE12 5NQ,</P>
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<B><U><P>Education</P>
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</FONT><P>1997 – 2001 <B>Queens’ College, Cambridge</B>.<BR>
<I>Bachelor of Engineering (2:1)<BR>
</I>Modules including Software Engineering and Design, Computer Processor Architecture, Sentient Computing Devices, C/C++ Programming Projects. <BR>
<I>Master of Engineering, specialising in Aerodynamics.(Distinction in project)<BR>
</I>Modules: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aircraft Stability and Control, Transonic Aerodynamics, Turbulence, Accounting and Finance, Lightweight Structures, Composite Materials Design, Engineering Design for Sustainable Development.<BR>
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<FONT SIZE=2><P>1989 – 1996 <B>Harry Carlton Comprehensive School<BR>
</B><I>A-Levels: <BR>
</I>Mathematics A<BR>
Further Mathematics A<BR>
Physics A<BR>
Technical Drawing C</P>
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<P>6/2001 – 8/2001 <B>3Glab Ltd.</P>
</B><P> Development and company-wide roll-out of an internal application.</P>
<P> Skills used: mainly C with additional use of Perl, PHP, HTML, SQL, linux administration, handheld synchronization.</P>
<P> 3Glab is a 3<SUP>rd</SUP> generation mobile technology research group employing 50 people in Cambridge, UK. Visit </FONT><A HREF="http://www.3glab.com/"><FONT SIZE=2>www.3glab.com</FONT></A><FONT SIZE=2> for more information</P>
<P>6/2000 – 9/2000 <B>Granta Design Ltd.</B><BR>
Data management and merging, using MS Access.<BR>
Granta Design is a 30 strong university startup, developing engineering material and manufacture process selection software (CES Selector).</P>
<P>6/1999 – 9/1999 <B>Cambridge University Engineering Department.</B><BR>
Research assistant for Prof. Mike Ashby. Research of materials related data from the internet, and database work.</P>
<P>6/1998 – 9/1998 <B>Cambridge University Engineering Department.</B><BR>
Research assistant for Prof. Mike Ashby. Design and implementation of a neural network prediction system for material properties in Basic and C.</P>
<P>9/1996 – 6/1997 <B>IBM UK Laboratories.</B><BR>
Gap year student, Computer Telephony Integration, Hursley Laboratories.<BR>
Experience gained in mainframe programming (REXX), web design, multiple booting computer systems, network management/configuration, Token Ring infrastructure, PBX operation and management. Development of a automatic fax-back service.</P>
<P>1993 <B>Rolls Royce Ltd.</B><BR>
Work experience, Jet Engine New Technologies Division, Hucknall, Derbyshire.</P>
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<P>7/1999 – 8/1999 <B>Light aircraft intensive training course</B>, Kissimmee, Florida. <BR>
47 hours flying training and the JAA general flying test passed.</P>
<P>6/1997 – 9/1997 <B>Frontier Biodiversity Research Project</B>, East Usambara Forest, North Tanzania. General Research Assistant for Frontier and the Tanzanian Forestry Commision.</P>
<P>1995 <B>Trumpet</B> grade 8 distinction. I played in a Cambridge latin/funk band called Casa Del Funk. <BR>
Nottinghamshire Advanced Music Tuition Place Holder, 1995-6.<BR>
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<P>Ongoing I am a keen <B>mountain biker</B>, riding in the surrounding countryside, as well as Wales and the Peak District.</P>
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<P>IT I have used Visual Basic, C, C++, Matlab, perl, SQL and php3.<BR>
Linux, including kernel recompiles, installation onto Microchannel Architecture (MCA), Apache, PHP, modem sharing configuration, scripting, and active web site design.</P>
<P> I am very experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.</P>
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<FONT SIZE=2><P>Leadership Over the past year, I have been the team leader of a six person team, developing a high technology, six metre wing span radio controlled aircraft, for entry into the British Model Flying Association’s University Challenge competition. This project formed 50% of our Masters Year, involving massive commitment from all team members. New skills were gained including leadership, integration of ideas, time management and communication, as well as engineering design, manufacture and Matlab programming.<BR>
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<P> Organisation of engineering fun day at the Ley’s School, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, involving 20 Queens’ College students and over 150 school pupils.<BR>
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<P>Lead Trumpet in Nottinghamshire County Orchestra, Nottinghamshire County Big Band and South Nottinghamshire Area Concert Band.</P>
<P>Languages GCSE French and German, as well as rudimentary Swahili (East African Language)</P>
<P>Driving Holder of a full, clean British driving licence.</P></DIR>
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