Glenn Cameron

Pavilion Way
Coventry
CV5 8PF
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 24 7660 1942
Facsimile: +44 845 280 5555
E-mail: glenn@thenexus.co.uk
Mobile: 07779 633 444

Personal Details

Date of Birth:

25th March 1977

Maritial Status:

Single

Nationality:

British

Education

1996-1998 Jesus College
Cambridge University
Law Tripos, Part I (Constitutional, Criminal, Tort, Contract, Land, International, Roman)
1995-1996 Bentonville High School
Bentonville, AR, USA
Honorary High School Diploma
1993-1995 Beauchamp College
Oadby, Leicester
Advanced Level English (A), Economics (A), Government & Politics (A) and General Studies (A). GCSE Accounts (A)
1991-1993 Robert Smyth School
Market Harborough, Leics.
GCSE English (AA), Maths (A), Humanities (A), Drama (A), Science (BB), French (B), Religious Studies (B), Design (C)

Work Experience

Freelance IT Consultant - The Nexus (1998-Present)
With assistance from others I run a domain name registration and web hosting service over the Internet with servers and customers worldwide. I have gained experience in technical administration and support of shared servers on Linux, Solaris and Windows platforms, marketing products and services through both conventional and new means, delivering solutions to customers, providing support over the Internet and running a small business - accounting and bookkeeping, managing contracts.
ICT Systems Administrator - King Henry VIII School, Warwick Road, Coventry (1999-2002)
Working for the Coventry School Foundation, a collection of five independent schools in the Coventry district. I was primarily responsible for the day-to-day administration of the 300 computers on the King Henry VIII site supporting over 1200 users (fully switched 3Com SuperStack network, 5 x Windows NT File Servers, SuSE Linux Squid Proxy Server, Cisco Internet Router) and BT Meridian Norstar Modular Telephone system. I was responsible for planning and implementation of upgrades to hardware and software, stability and integrety of network, staff training and line management of ICT Technician. My achievements during my time there included using Linux to create a caching server on retired hardware, developing effective Intranet and Internet structures, replacement of 200 machines, migration to Windows 2000 for finance/administration networks on three sites, development of foundation-wide remote support system and re-programming the Norstar phone system to allow integration with NTL Centrex system in use on the other Foundation sites.
Mistrys Healthy Options, 14 High Street, Market Harborough (1998-2000)
Working part-time, I manned the Kodak Express Minilab (developing and printing films, plus digital services) and covered the main photographic counter (selling cameras, films and other goods). I worked to improve use of the computerised stock control system and oversaw the installation of a new network of computer terminals and tills in the shop. I also took on the redevelopment of the web site and connected the shops to the Internet.
Office Secretary, Cambridge Union Society, Easter 1998Waiter, Baptist Church Coffee Shop, 1994-1995
Office Clerk, R.P. Robinson Solicitors, Summer 1997Sales Assistant, Woolworths, Christmas 1994
Cashier, Regency Bookmakers, Summer 1997Deliverer, Harborough Herald & Post, 1994-1995

Achievements

Public
Oratory
Standing Committee
Cambridge Union Society
Involved in all areas of running Cambridge's largest student society, from debating to organising and running activities.
  Assistant Speaker
North-West Arkansas Model Congress
Chaired sessions and assisted Speaker. Also participated in other debating and oratory events in and around Arkansas.
  Debating & Public Speaking
Beauchamp College
Reached Regional Final of Observer Silver Mace Debating Competition and Rotary Youth Speaks public oratory.
Political United Kingdom Youth Delegate
State of the World Forum
We discussed world issues, formed solutions and practical ideas for the next century. Amongst those in attendance were leaders such as George Bush and Margaret Thatcher.
  National Commitee, Area Vice-Chairman, Constituency Chairman & CUCA Committee
Young Conservatives
Founded town branch after 1992 General Election, going on to become an Area officer and national committee member. At university, I served on committee.
Information Technology Director of Information Technology, Computing Co-ordinator & Webmaster
Cambridge Union Society
Installed and maintained network of Windows NT, 95 and 3.11 machines. Revamped major web site securing sponsorship, and brought electronic mail into the culture.
  Community Leader
Geocities (Top 5 Internet Site)
Designed community site, provided input for developments, monitored "homesteader" sites and provided user support.
  Computing Officer
Jesus College Student Union
Designed first web site for Student Union, sat on College Computing Committee, and helped users with problems.
  Public Relations Officer
Bentonville High School Computing Club
Created publicity material for the new club, helped staff and students with problems and installing new machines.
Journalistic Editor & Advertising Manger
Welland Park School Magazine
Founded and edited magazine for a year and a half and was responsible for general running of business.

Other Interests

I enjoy taking part in the occasional dramatic performance and play the piano when I can. As a Christian, I have been an active member of Baptist and Methodist churches, attending regularly and participating fully in the church life of the respective churches where I lived. I have also used my computing knowledge to help out various charities and organisations including AFS and Sewa International, from producing publicity to building computers and creating web sites. Other than that When I was younger I was involved in the Scouts where I also performed in Gang Shows. I was President of the Cambridge University Star Trek Society and a founding Committee member for the Cambridge University New Music Society.

References

Available on request.