Martin Eyles

Personal Details

Address:	4 Springwell Road
	Leamington Spa
	Warwickshire
	CV31 1RT
Telephone:	(01926) 771834
Email:

Higher Education

2001 - present: Coventry University MSc Informatics & Control

Modules completed:-

• Mathematics and Computing for Control
• Linear Control Engineering
• Optimal Filtering and Parameter Estimation
• Object-Oriented Programming in Java

Modules in progress/to do:-

Digital Computer Control Systems, Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, Systems Lifecycle and Methods Overview, Self-Tuning Adaptive Control, Software Development, Informatics and Control Project

1998 - 2001: University of Warwick BSc (Hons) 2(ii) in Physics

Major coursework:-

• Final Year Project - The Jahn-Teller Effect and Unsold's Theorem
  • Worked in a pair to research the topic and make theoretical calculations
  • Presented both interim and final reports, and attended a viva
• Programming for Scientists
  • Solved a number of small problems using the programming language Java
  • Utilised graphics to plot a diagram of the path of a falling pebble
• FORTRAN project
  • Produced a simulation in FORTRAN of a pair of low temperature bodies
  • Used graphics to show similarity between simulated and theoretical behaviour
• Writing Skills
  • Produced writing in a variety of styles, including Posters, Magazine and Journal Columns
  • Made a presentation to a group of peers and academic staff on a scientific topic
  • Conducted as a small group, an interview of academic staff
• Essay - Interplanetary Motion; The Navigation of Spacecraft
  • Researched a topic from carefully chosen sources
  • Made a presentation on the topic to a group of peers and academic staff
• Business Studies Course
  • Studied Business Policy, Operations Management, Business and the Economy & Information Systems, both through lectures and further reading
  • Produced essays on Business and the Economy, and Information Systems
• Laboratory
  • Worked in pairs to conduct experiments and analyse data using a variety of techniques
  • Produced reports on selected experiments, and kept a lab book for all experiments

Secondary Education

1996 - 1998: The Trinity RC School

1994 - 1996: The Trinity RC School

Work Experience

1996 - present: Weekend Sales Assistant Bewise Ltd.

• Involved in a variety of tasks including
  • Customer service, both at the point of sale (including refunds), and the shop floor.
  • Merchandising work in various departments.
  • Stockroom work, including preparation of stock for sale.
• Work as a member of a team
• Handling of Money

February 1997: Shadowing Technicians Coventry University

• Two week placement in the school of Natural & Environmental Sciences.
• Construction of a computer for use in the department, including the installation of software.
• Worked with a research group, utilising a variety of sample preparation techniques.
• Conducted a variety of experiments in Radio-Isotope Laboratory and Clean Room

June 1994: CAD and Reprographics BBC Transmission

• Two week placement in the CAD department of BBC Transmission.
• Used a variety of reprographics equipment, including A0 copier, and electrostatic plotter.
• Gained experience in Auto Desk Auto CAD software.
• Used software to digitise and edit plans for a BBC Transmission site.

Interests

Music

I studied French Horn to grade 8 (distinction), and piano to grade 4. I continued to play French Horn at Warwick University, joining various ensembles, from the large auditioned Symphony Orchestra to smaller ensemble including the Award winning Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Brass Ensemble. I also enjoy listening to a wide range of music, both on CD/record, and at Concerts/Gigs.

Travel

I enjoy travelling, having taken holidays to various European countries including Austria, Italy and Slovenia. I was recently able to combine both of these interests on Warwick University Music Centre's Tour 2000, travelling to and performing in Cologne, Eindhoven and Brussels.

IT

Development of my personal web-site, which I have designed to be W3C standards compliant.

Skills

Throughout my academic studies, work experience, and in my musical interests, I have been required to work in a team. I also have developed other transferable skills, such as skills in a variety of types of writing including reports and essays. I have also developed IT skills. These include experience in use of Microsoft Word and Excel, Star Office, MATLAB, Rational Rose, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Sun Solaris and programming in Java, FORTRAN and QBASIC. I have conversational French and German abilities, and posses a clean driving licence.

References

Back to the Academic Pages