19 Homewood Close,   Eastbourne , East Sussex BN 22 8SZ 
 UNITED KINGDOM  

 01323 735615   boksan.cullen@iee.org 

 An experienced researcher and IT specialist with excellent communication, listening and analytical skills. Able to draw on extensive organisational and leadership skills from previous successful business ventures. Building on extensive and ongoing IT training in business analysis and project management. Possessing the experience and confidence to succeed in chosen profession. Family have been involved in the development of television since 1919! (And owned a TV receiver since 1928

Main Qualifications

2008   MPhil Research Degree:  HCI Adaptive technology/Human Computer Interaction
                      PG Certificate module : Research Methods and Methodology

                                    CMIS Brighton University
2001 - 2003 HND Information Systems University of Brighton
  . Areas  included:
  -        Languages and methodology, Project managment,
-        Database design and implementation,
-        Network design and implementation, Systems analysis and design
WINNER OF THE 2003 JOHN McGREGOR-TEMPLE AWARD FOR BEST INDIVIDUAL IT PROJECT2000 - 2001 ·         City and Guilds 7261 (Computing)·   Foundation yearComputing (A Level standard)
  Courses included modules in:

-        Computer programming

-        Computer applications  

-        Word processing & spreadsheets

-        Web page design
  

PROMS G BCS ACCREDITED: Object Orientated Modelling/Project Management Autumn School 2002

Current CPD total =33 points+Key Skills and Achievements

British Computer Society Sussex Branch committee member with responsibility for  Disability Liaison and Publicity

·         Other Qualifications
1999 Security Driving Course - British Chauffeurs Guild
1989 P.S.V. Class One

Academie Culinaire francaise

Bronze Medal Awarded for Excellence
1983 Cordon Bleu de Paris Certificate
1980 – 1981 HCITB Trainee Management, City & Guilds 706
1976 – 1979 BEC OND in Business Studies

RSA Typewriting/Secretarial Lewes Technical College
1971 – 1976 5 ‘O’ Levels Xaverian College, Mayfield

 

Interests and Other Information

Provides an audio describer service for the blind at various theatres. Enjoys cricket,  and disabled sport   Registered dyslexic. Operates 12 different websites

Member of:
·         British Computer Society ; The Royal Institution; BCS Disability Group;

         Usability Professionals Association, British Chapter

         RNID ; National Association of Deafened People ;

          Catenian Association(president. 1998 – 1999)
·         Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

·         Lord’s Taverners,  The Royal Television Society,  Association Culinaire Française
·         Cookery and Food Association ;    British Chauffeurs Guild