UNIVERSITY OF
WOLVERHAMPTON

School of Computing and Information Technology
Wolverhampton
WV1 1EQ

Industrial Placements Unit, Telephone (+44 1902) 321457


48 week placement completed at NMBS.co.uk related to Computing/Business Systems and took place between 1st August 2007 and 1st August 2008.

Surname: BuckOther Names: Stuart
DOB: 14th October 1974Age: 33Marital Status: Single (with partner)Driving Licence: Yes
University Degree Title: BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)Gender: Male
Address whilst at University:
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    Wolverhampton
    West Midlands
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   (Same As University Address)
Tel No. whilst at University: Please contact via emailHome Tel No:
Mobile Tel No: 07875 524988Email Address: combitz@yahoo.com

Personal Statement:
I am a mature student and my passion in computers has been game and business related for over 15 years, of course I enjoy to play games, but I also enjoy creating them even more, I thrive on having a challenge or a problem presented to me, then having the responsibility to solve the problem. I enjoy most areas of computing and have a great knowledge of business methods having run my own business in the home entertainment industry, I built a business over 12 years that started with a loan of £1500. This was sold with 4 retail outlets in 2002; I enjoyed the challenge, but felt that I was able to do more with computers and games than just sell them. This was highlighted when I designed an Epos system that is now used in over 300 retail outlets across the UK.

I love the thought process in creating things that previously did not exist. My studies at the University of Wolverhampton have not only re-enforced what I already knew, but have expanded my knowledge of how software solutions are created. My modules in Java, C, C++ and SQL have helped me understand how to program and provide simple to use solutions for anyone to use. The knowledge that I have gained over the years with XHTML, PHP, ASP, AJAX and JavaScript has also proved to be a great help in producing these solutions with usable Web GUI's.

I have taken my basic programming knowledge and applied it to other languages such as Macromedia Flash Actionscript to provide applications for simple solutions in specialised areas.
Education: School Subjects Passed, year and grades:

Cannock Chase High School, Cannock, Staffordshire.
GCSE English D GCSE Maths D
GCSE Science D
Education: Further Education awards obtained and grades:

Smethwick College
2002 3D Computer Modeling and Animation Distinction

West Bromwich College
2002 Advanced Photoshop Pass
2001 Photoshop Pass
Education: University Degree(s) subjects passed with grades (A16 Highest - D5 Lowest)

Year 3 Modules (currently studying due to part time half year when starting)
Advanced Software Development
Games Development 2
Database Design
Final Year project

Year 3 Modules (completed)
World Wide Web Information Services A14
Social Legal & Professional Aspects B11
Network Design and Security A14
Database Technology B12

Year 2 Modules (completed)
Games Development 1 A14
Operating Systems Programming in C++ A16
Databases A16
Computer Networks A15
Software Development B12
Multimedia Internet Communications A14
Object Oriented Analysis and Design B12
Software Development Tools and Techniques. B12

Year 1 Modules (completed)
Computer ArchitectureC10
Desktop ApplicationsA16
Information Systems Analysis (30 credits)A14
Operating Systems and NetworksA15
Professional and Academic DevelopmentA15
Programming for Computer Scientists 1A14
Programming for Computer Scientists 2A15
Additional Information:

I am passionate about driving and exotic cars; I love to race karts and own a 125cc whisper kart. I love travelling/driving to the coasts and I enjoy listening to ambient trance music.

I can work well on my own or within a team, I have good worldly knowledge and I am not afraid to ask questions or inform people of problems.

I have my own transport and a clean driving licence. I am willing to relocate for the right placement opportunity in the future.