HSC Web Team Leader at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
HSC Web Team Leader at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Andy is currently Web Team Leader for the School of Health & Social Care (HSC) at Bournemouth University. He joined HSC in 2002, having come from a commerce background to a post in Higher Education. During this time he has contributed to the fulfilment of a number of HSC learning and teaching plans and projects. He has also managed the development of HSC websites and has helped to produce and support a range of web resources and initiatives. In 2005, he was awarded a BU Learning and Teaching Fellowship, and in 2006 achieved an MA in Interactive Media which has helped to inform his skills and understanding of the development, support and production of interactive materials.
Andy started a part-time PhD in October 2008. His research interests concern exploring educational solutions around web 2.0, gaming experiences, personal narratives and simulation.
Andy is the author of the Palgrave Pocket Study Skills book Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts & More, which will be published on 7th August 2009. He is available for speaking or consultancy about Web 2.0 technologies in higher education. For more information please contact him
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2002 — Present (7 years 7 months)
Managing and communicating the development and maintenance of web content and systems for The School of Health and Social Care (HSC).
Designing, implementing and evaluating E-Learning mechanisms to support academics in developing web based study activities.
Co-ordinating the development of innovative web based learning and teaching methods and resources such as the Simulated Community
Undertaking and managing web based initiatives and projects to widen access, student /graduate employability and/or partnership activities.
Contributing to a number of enterprise initiatives such as the E-Health Nurses Network and East Dorset Mental Health Carers Forum.
Preparing proposals and applications for research projects and bids. Writing and publishing articles and presenting conference papers.
Developing international links with other health and social care faculties involved in E-Learning development via COHEHRE and acting as their Webmaster.
(Public Company; Banking industry)
April 1997 — June 2001 (4 years 3 months)
Designing and implementing the Human Resources Intranet including the development of employee self-service functionality using CGI and Java, and an online solution for pay and benefits delivery in 2000.
Providing internal consultancy on web techniques, layout and design.
Project managing the design and implementation of Intranet applications to tight deadlines
(Public Company; Banking industry)
October 1994 — March 1997 (2 years 6 months)
Resolving support issues with PC and Server hardware and software.
Overseeing mail environment and migration to Microsoft Exchange.
Project managing office floor moves in Poole, London and Coventry.
(Public Company; Banking industry)
June 1993 — September 1994 (1 year 4 months)
Implementing end-to-end HR Management Information environment.
Liaising with staff and external resources regarding problem resolution and report deadlines.
Supervising MI Team and co-ordinating testing and implementing of software fixes.
(Public Company; Banking industry)
November 1985 — May 1993 (7 years 7 months)
Maintaining and developing HR computer systems. Experience of analysis, design, specification, programming, testing and implementation.
Project managing the production of computerised P11D tax returns.
Working closely with Inland Revenue to strict deadlines with the possibility of large financial penalties if work not completed correctly and on time.
MA , Interactive Media (Part-Time) , 2003 — 2005
HND , Graphic Design (Part-Time) , 2002 — 2003
HNC , Graphic Design (Part-Time) , 2000 — 2002
Through Sexual Health SIM in Second Life