Developer, tinkerer, thinker

About Robin

March 11th, 2011

A talented programmer, with a good track record in delivering, including:

  • A visual programming tool as part of my PhD in Java using GWT and GAE.
  • A low-level network bridge in C++ at Fraser Research.
  • An online scheduling and reporting tool written in PHP and Javascript.
  • A MIPS soft processor and several caches in Verilog for Altera and Cambridge University.

A smart thinker

  • First class honours in Computer Science at Cambridge.
  • Taught Cambridge undergraduates in topics including compilers, databases, semantics and comparative programming languages.
  • Currently finishing a PhD in end-user programming.

Creative problem solver

  • Go to guy for insoluble problems.
  • Made my own bacon smoker, coffee table and lightning generator.
  • Taught myself to draw in pencil and charcoal.
  • I brew my own beer.