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So, about me…

I usually hate writing about myself but if your here, then you want to know something about me. Well, I’m a Forensic IT Consultant and a Web / Graphic Designer come all-round IT guy. I’ve been in the IT and Design industry since leaving school. I spent 10 Years living in Northern Ireland (Derry/Londonderry) before moving back to England in 2001.

I have worked for high profile companies like Microsoft Corporation, Orange PCS, Dell, HP, The Irish Genealogical Project & the US and UK Governments.

I’m a complete tech geek and love all aspects of the web, technology, science, current affairs and people.

Other things I love (just in case you want to know):

  • Art and the Theatre
  • Music is my God
  • Cinema / Movies (DVD) / TV Series /Documentries
  • Socialising / Meeting new people
  • Sharing Knowledge
  • Trying to keep fit (but failing badly)
  • Good food /Wine (or beer, or even the odd short)
  • Anything that gets my adrenalin going

I love music and am a massive movie fan with a wide taste. I may fill in more about me soon, but if you need to know more or just want to say Hi Drop me a line.

I created this blog, not as a technical resource, but as an Informational blog, informing people of some of the dangers that are around on the net. I have now included a new Forum for more technical articles and discussions. Please visit and sign up. I’d appreciate it.

Technical Skills

Over the years I have been lucky to have worked at some of the best companies in the world and I have picked up skills and experiences that have changed my life and allowed me to do what I do for a living.

IT Skills used on a Professional Level:

  • Windows and Office Support, implementation and deployment
  • Computer Forensics and Security
  • Forensic Investigation / Password Retrieval / Data Recovery
  • Password Retrieval / Password Cracking
  • People Tracing / People Finding
  • Web & Graphic Design (including print)
  • Server Support, implementation, deployment
  • Network Support, design and implementation
  • Sharepoint (MOSS) deployment, design and support
  • SEO & Internet Marketing / Sales / Internet Research (Any Subject) / Analytics
  • Business Solutions (ERP, CRM, CMS, ROI) and IT Consultancy / Advice
  • Media (Video Production, 3D design, Sound Recording)
  • Training Services
  • Technical Writing

Software used to a Professional Level:

  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Premier, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, Director, Captivate, InCopy, Flex, Air and more
  • Microsoft: Windows (Desktop and Server), Office, Sharepoint (MOSS), and most Microsoft Products
  • Open Source: Linux/*nix, PHP, MySQL, LAMP, cPanel, OpenX, Tons of other Open Source software
  • Media: 3D Studio Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, Cubase, and more. I have an MPSE in Sound Engineering.
  • Forensic: Encase, Helix, Passware Kit, DNA, WinHEX Forensic,  Face (Identikit Software), ERD Commander, Forensic Toolkit, Various Hardware such as UltraBay II, UltraKit, Rack-A-TACC, ShadowCOPY.

Programming / Web App Skills

  • Web: HTML, XHTML, DHTML,  PHP, MySQL, AJAX, XML, ASP, .NET, SQL, IIS, Javascript, Web2.0 Frameworks (MooTools, Prototype, Scriptilicious, JQuery, JSON)
  • Flash: a little  Action Script
  • CMS: Expert with – Joomla, Wordpress, Expression Engine, Drupal, Typo3, sNews, PHPBB, Vbulletin, IPB  and more.

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