Education

Holds an MSc in Computing for Commerce and Industry from the Open University (1998). Dissertation in mobile data communication. Attained four distinctions and three merits. Dissertation was proposed for publication by the Open University but the author declined due to work commitments.

Certifications in Project and Programme Management:- PRINCE 2 Practitioner - 2011 Managing Successful Programmes - 2010 Management of Portfolios - 2012 Holds APMP equivalent - Open University M865 with Distinction

Profession

First career was in Accounting & Finance. Paul became a Chartered Management Accountant at the age of 23.

Member of the Association for Project Management - MAPM.

Systems Development & Implementation (1987 - 1995)

CIO (1995 - 1998)

ICT, Project & Programme Management Consultant, Project (1998 - Current)

Past Chairman of the CODAS UK National Software User Group - 4 years.

Past President of Bromsgrove Jaycees.

Interests

Technology, Internet and Social Media, Digital Media, MOOCs;

Music (& mp3s);

Cycling, Running;

Heath Care & Nutrition;

Vegetarian Cooking;

Fitness, Cycling and Running;

Sustainable Agriculture (Permaculture);

Gardening and Tree Cultivation;

Economics, Finance and Personal Investment;

Environment & Climate Change; Stood for election as Green Party Candidate in Malvern District Council - 1995. With 24% of Vote.

Psychology (irrational behaviour and micro-economic aspects);

Wiki Interest

First started contributing to Wikipedia in 2005 on an infrequent basis.

Has been generating interest in the use of Wiki's in the working environment.

Supports three small scale public special interest Wikis on of which is in fact a Wiki environment used for a blog / on-line book.