Andrew Lewis
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Andrew James Lewis
25 St Peters Road 07710 588318
Chelmsford andy@simulsys.demon.co.uk
Essex
CM1 2SR
United Kingdom
EDUCATION
2008 MSc Conservation Management, Writtle College
The Open University, MSc Modules passed:
Intensive Prolog
Knowledge Engineering
1977-1981 North East London Polytechnic, BA Business Studies, 2.ii
1970-1977 Chelmsford Technical High School, Chelmsford, Essex
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Linnean Society
KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Mobile phone apps, Database and Spreadsheet development, River Corridor Survey, Phase 1 survey, NVC Survey and Common Standards Monitoring. Small mammal handling, Faunal Group survey (Butterflies),
CURRENT SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
2009-Now Simul Systems Ltd – Software development
2007-2009 Writtle College, MSc Conservation Management course
Modules:
Biological Surveying
Conservation Policy
Environmental Education
Landscape Ecology
Managing for Sustainable Ecosystems
Personal Development Program
Protected Area Management
Research Methods
Species Conservation
Dissertation: An Investigation into Odonata Woodland Habitat Selection
- using Multivariate analysis from field study data
As part of the course I have undertaken a River Corridor Survey with map drawn, whilst in Biological Surveying I produced a Phase 1 survey, an NVC Phase 2 survey, a Common Standards Monitoring survey and critique, and was introduced to mammal handling and marking with Longworth traps, bird netting and plant identification.
Conservation Policy introduced the Rio World Summit reports, Convention on Biodiversity(2001), RAMSAR, UKBAP, CITES, Natura 2000 with the Birds and Habitats Directives.
Environmental Education introduced the modern learning theory schools, and included preparation and implementation of a day-long learning exercise for 16-18 year olds.
Landscape Ecology introduced the ideas on landscape, matrix, patches and corridors for ecological analysis based on the ideas of Forman and McIntyre.
Managing for Sustainable Ecosystems introduced the basic procedures for a site analysis and plan.
Protected Area Management looked at implementations of techniques in protected areas, particularly Finland and its involvement in Natura 2000.
Research Methods identified the methodology and statistical tools for effective scientific analysis.
Species Conservation looked into in situ and ex situ conservation
VOLUNTEERING
RSPB at Old Hall Marshes Reserve, Essex since May 2006 until July 2014
Weed pulling, Thistle pulling, Pin Badges collection, Sheep counting, Brush cutting, Counter Manning, Statistical report production, Stall manning, Schools visits.
WORK HISTORY
2009-2010 Director, SysEnvir, webinar presenter
1990-2004 Computer Programmer/Analyst Contractor
1986-1989 PROJECT DIRECTOR, Ffun Ltd
1985-1986 PROGRAM MANAGER, Lotus European Development Corp.
1984-1985 Commercial Analyst, BT Rolatruc Ltd
1983-1984 Commercial Analyst, Hewlett Packard Ltd
1981-1983 Assistant to Administration Manager, Falmer Jeans Ltd
Programming Languages:
LPA Prolog Artificial Intelligence Language
VBA Visual Basic for Applications
MS-Access DBMS Database system
Microsoft Project
Contract domains:
The City, International Banking
Home Office Systems (AI)
Market Research
Year 2000 Projects
Research and Development
Strategic Planning
Investigation Department Development & Support
OTHER SKILL SETS:
Project Management.
As a Program Manager and Project Director I managed a team of internal experts from different disciplines including software development, documentation, translation, QA and Marketing, and external international contractor partners whom required remote management.
Strategic Analysis
As a contract strategic planner with Royal Mail Anglia I was introduced and trained in Five-year strategic planning methodology and plan production, including document and numerical presentation.
Programming
I became a developer of Microsoft Access database applications. These included International Bank-linking software, an EIS application for an overseas bank, Year 2000 remediation application development, Full lifecycle analysis, development, documentation, user training and support.
The use of VBA enabled me to produce a VISIO automated documentation application.
As an Artificial Intelligence programmer I worked on natural language translation software on a project for the Home Office using PROLOG, the logic programming language.
25 St Peters Road 07710 588318
Chelmsford andy@simulsys.demon.co.uk
Essex
CM1 2SR
United Kingdom
EDUCATION
2008 MSc Conservation Management, Writtle College
The Open University, MSc Modules passed:
Intensive Prolog
Knowledge Engineering
1977-1981 North East London Polytechnic, BA Business Studies, 2.ii
1970-1977 Chelmsford Technical High School, Chelmsford, Essex
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Linnean Society
KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Mobile phone apps, Database and Spreadsheet development, River Corridor Survey, Phase 1 survey, NVC Survey and Common Standards Monitoring. Small mammal handling, Faunal Group survey (Butterflies),
CURRENT SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
2009-Now Simul Systems Ltd – Software development
2007-2009 Writtle College, MSc Conservation Management course
Modules:
Biological Surveying
Conservation Policy
Environmental Education
Landscape Ecology
Managing for Sustainable Ecosystems
Personal Development Program
Protected Area Management
Research Methods
Species Conservation
Dissertation: An Investigation into Odonata Woodland Habitat Selection
- using Multivariate analysis from field study data
As part of the course I have undertaken a River Corridor Survey with map drawn, whilst in Biological Surveying I produced a Phase 1 survey, an NVC Phase 2 survey, a Common Standards Monitoring survey and critique, and was introduced to mammal handling and marking with Longworth traps, bird netting and plant identification.
Conservation Policy introduced the Rio World Summit reports, Convention on Biodiversity(2001), RAMSAR, UKBAP, CITES, Natura 2000 with the Birds and Habitats Directives.
Environmental Education introduced the modern learning theory schools, and included preparation and implementation of a day-long learning exercise for 16-18 year olds.
Landscape Ecology introduced the ideas on landscape, matrix, patches and corridors for ecological analysis based on the ideas of Forman and McIntyre.
Managing for Sustainable Ecosystems introduced the basic procedures for a site analysis and plan.
Protected Area Management looked at implementations of techniques in protected areas, particularly Finland and its involvement in Natura 2000.
Research Methods identified the methodology and statistical tools for effective scientific analysis.
Species Conservation looked into in situ and ex situ conservation
VOLUNTEERING
RSPB at Old Hall Marshes Reserve, Essex since May 2006 until July 2014
Weed pulling, Thistle pulling, Pin Badges collection, Sheep counting, Brush cutting, Counter Manning, Statistical report production, Stall manning, Schools visits.
WORK HISTORY
2009-2010 Director, SysEnvir, webinar presenter
1990-2004 Computer Programmer/Analyst Contractor
1986-1989 PROJECT DIRECTOR, Ffun Ltd
1985-1986 PROGRAM MANAGER, Lotus European Development Corp.
1984-1985 Commercial Analyst, BT Rolatruc Ltd
1983-1984 Commercial Analyst, Hewlett Packard Ltd
1981-1983 Assistant to Administration Manager, Falmer Jeans Ltd
Programming Languages:
LPA Prolog Artificial Intelligence Language
VBA Visual Basic for Applications
MS-Access DBMS Database system
Microsoft Project
Contract domains:
The City, International Banking
Home Office Systems (AI)
Market Research
Year 2000 Projects
Research and Development
Strategic Planning
Investigation Department Development & Support
OTHER SKILL SETS:
Project Management.
As a Program Manager and Project Director I managed a team of internal experts from different disciplines including software development, documentation, translation, QA and Marketing, and external international contractor partners whom required remote management.
Strategic Analysis
As a contract strategic planner with Royal Mail Anglia I was introduced and trained in Five-year strategic planning methodology and plan production, including document and numerical presentation.
Programming
I became a developer of Microsoft Access database applications. These included International Bank-linking software, an EIS application for an overseas bank, Year 2000 remediation application development, Full lifecycle analysis, development, documentation, user training and support.
The use of VBA enabled me to produce a VISIO automated documentation application.
As an Artificial Intelligence programmer I worked on natural language translation software on a project for the Home Office using PROLOG, the logic programming language.