Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University, Department of Computing & Mathematics

Research Associate specialising in deep learning methods for active learning and open-world learning object detection tasks in satellite imaging. Focused on development of novel methods to enhance model performance in active learning and open-world learning workflows for real-world computer vision applications.

PhD (Computer Science) at Manchester Metropolitan University, Department of Computing & Mathematics

Research and development in deep learning multimodal medical image segmentation. Developed a novel chronic wound segmentation model capable of enhanced segmentation performance on patients with darker skin tones, having been trained only on patients with lighter skin. Developed novel methods for improving multimodal medical image segmentation using Gaussian random field representations of patient data. Conducted the largest reliability study to date in chronic wounds deep learning research.

Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University, Department of Computing & Mathematics

Researcher and lead developer of mobile and cloud based solutions for medical image analysis, covering deep learning research in dermatological diseases such as skin cancer and chronic wounds. Responsible for research and development of novel deep learning models for medical image segmentation in clinical settings within the NHS. Conducted the largest clinical evaluation to date for a deep learning based chronic wound detection model at two NHS hospitals (Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).

Senior Software Engineer (Freelance) at Manchester Metropolitan University; MSA Software Solutions; Mark Group; British Gas

Analysis, development, testing and documentation of web, mobile, and desktop applications covering areas such as predictive maintenance, academic research, procurement, integration, pricing, and logistics. Projects completed include: IJSSEL: predictive maintenance C# / Xamarin.Forms mobile and cloud based application; Manchester Metropolitan University: Java cross-platform mobile app for cognitive assessment; Future Homes Ltd: iOS survey app used for energy saving efficiency calculation; Wetherby Building Systems: C# / SQL Server carbon calculator desktop application; Mark Group: C# / SQL Server pricing desktop application for job planning; MSA Software Solutions: C# / SQL Server logistics and Electronic Data Interchange desktop applications; British Gas Housing Services Group: C# contractor billing desktop application.

Analyst Developer at Natural World Lombard House, Cheadle

Analysis, development, testing and documentation of desktop applications designed to interface with the company’s ERP and CRM Epicor systems (SQL Server) to provide additional functionality and improved visibility of data to the business.

Systems Analyst at Panasonic UK Ltd

Development and maintenance of an SQL Server 2000 data warehouse, used for fault ratio analysis for the Service function within Panasonic UK. Development and maintenance of Service reporting using Crystal Reports 9, published using Crystal Management Console and ePortfolio. Creating and maintaining all technical documentation for the data warehouse. Development of SAP BI/BW OLAP queries and accompanying documentation for the whole of the Service operation within Panasonic UK during the implementation of SAP R/3. This involved data mapping, liaison with consultants and key users, query creation and testing against legacy and R/3 systems. Creation of ad-hoc applications to aid in data processing/reporting of data warehouse data.

Database Analyst at Crown Golf

Development of ad-hoc database solutions. Automating the reporting of business data including financial KPIs from various data sources, including an SQL Server 97 backend. Optimisation and improvement of existing code. Writing technical documentation for in-house applications.

Management Information Analyst at British Gas Services Ltd National Installation Service Centre

Development, documentation, and maintenance of VB6 and Microsoft Access applications covering HR; Systems Support; MI; Billing; Refunds; Data Management; Resource Management; Quality Management; Technical Development; Administration; Cash Flow; Training. Development of new business processes and improvements to existing processes involving analysis, process mapping and testing. Development of training documentation. Server-load and system response testing of Oracle Resource Management systems. User Acceptance Testing against Functional and Technical Design Specifications. Mentoring of MI Development staff in the design process of in-house business applications. Design and development of System Support intranet site.