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I consult in areas of Interferometry and Imaging, with an emphasis in astronomy.
I have been an active and influential radio-astronomer since first training at Jodrell Bank in 1976. I have experience of many projects in astronomy, including both successes and death marches, both as a participant and an on-looker. I am a system thinker, capable of contributing at many levels of abstraction, and also someone capable of chasing small details to a resolution.
I can do:
- Algorithm development
- Software development
- Technical development
- Technical project management
- Reviews
- Project scoping
I believe that a wide portfolio of technical skills are vital for sustained achievement. My technical skills include:
- Deep understanding of interferometry and imaging
- Mathematical analysis and modelling
- C++ programming at design and implementation level
- Python
- Design, implementation, and testing of parallel, distributed, processing algorithms.
- Technical management of small (10 - 20) teams
- Exceptional communication skills (sought after speaker for conferences).
- Review of technical documentation
- Delivery mechanisms including python notebooks, github repos or similar