David Michael Hogan J.P.,Cert Ed., M.I.E.E.E.

Independent consultant in Information Technology, specialising in Computer Forensics, Computer Networking, Internetworking, Networking & Computer Security, Website development and Videoconferencing
                               

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Relevant experience:

• Head of Research & Development in Information Technology at a leading UK College of Further Education
• Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at a leading UK College of Further Education
• Registered University Teacher University of Plymouth
• Tutor responsible for design and delivery of specialist training courses to lecturing and technical staff
• Computer network system architect
• Technical consultant to educational institutions and regional educational groups
• Business experience in the design, realisation and marketing of technology based agricultural management systems
• UK Government - Member of the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC)
• Web Site construction, development and realisation

Skills:

• Leadership
• Ability to see the wider picture and work independently
• Problem solving at a theoretical and technical level
• Confidentiality & discretion
• Budget & personnel management
• Anticipating, planning for, and managing change
• Ability to design and deliver complex training programmes in a clear and logical manner readily assimilated by course participants
• Breadth of theoretical and practical expertise underpinning success in the delivery of training
• Facility to engage course participants and enable them to identify and overcome obstacles to learning

Publications:

• Videoconferencing
  D.Hogan - Published by The British Educational Communications and Technology Agency
• Video Networking for Language Study
  D.Hogan - Published by and deposited at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington USA and deposited at The British Library
• The ternary calculating machine of Thomas Fowler
  D.Hogan, Pamela Vass, Mark Glusker "The Ternary Calculating Machine of Thomas Fowler," IEEE Annals of the History of Computing, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 4-22, July-September 2005.
• 3 is a Magic Number (sample)
  The story of Thomas Fowler 1777-1843. Film on DVD available from: www.hogans.org.uk/~dhogan
• The Origins of Google
• Eulogy for Lance Corporal John Richard Devereux 21/10/1915 - 29/02/2008

Employment:

• 2005 - present
  • Independent consultant in Information Technology, specialising in Computer Forensics, Computer Networking, Internetworking, Networking & Computer Security, Website development and Videoconferencing

 

• 1997 - 2005

• North Devon College Head of Research & Development in Information Technology
  • Primary roles:
    • Systems Security, design, management and development
    • Designing and delivering training courses to lecturing and technical staff & degree level students
    • Project Design,Management & Implementation:
      • Major IT projects (realised in 1999-2005)
        • Upgrade of college's 5000 node network systems to switched topology
        • CIGNET (South West College's Integrated Network) supporting an estimated 5000 users at any one time
        • Year 2000 (computer time clock hazard) project
        • Video Conference/On Line learning project for geographically disadvantaged students
        • Upgrade of college's entire desktop computer systems to Microsoft XP
        • Design and implementation of IBM Storage Area Network Systems for data security
        • Design and implementation of IBM Archiving and Security Backup Systems
        • Design and implementation of LDAP directory systems
        • Design and implementation of SNMP diagnostics systems
        • Design and Implementation of secure RADIUS layer 2 access systems
        • Design and Implementation of Advanced Cisco PIX failsafe firewall systems
        • etc.

 

• - Expert input/consultancy:
  
  
  • College's systems security consultant
  • College's representative on validation committee for University courses
  • Devon College's Principal's group representative on South West IT Consortium
  • Consultant to other institutions on their IT strategies and implementation
  • UK Government - Member of the Joint Information Systems Council (JISC) - SuperJANET5 Planning Group (The 2006 iteration of the Joint Academic Network of the United Kingdom)

   

Previous employment:
 

• Pre 1981

• Technical engineer - Technical manager   Gasgoignes, Gliddon & Squire


This work included the design and realisation of technology based farm systems including dairy, grain and livestock management solutions. I served on the South West Regional Committee of the Institute of Agricultural Engineers  and was a member of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

 

• 1981-1985

• Director Landkey-Data. Agricultural Computer Firm/Systems Designers


I developed this business producing computer based Agricultural Dairy Management Systems using externally energised transponders for animal identification (now standard practice following BSE). I also developed data logging systems including both hand held and directly connected systems for milk recording. I also worked with GEC-Marconi on the adaption of "flexural wave" technology for implementation in the Dairy sector.

 

• 1986-1995

• Appointed as Lecturer I, subsequent promotion to Lecturer II and then Senior Lecturer Computer Science at North Devon College

Areas of responsibility included:-
• lecturing on nine separate courses of study including "A" level computer science and City & Guilds computer programming courses (Pascal).
• designing, installing and maintaining the college's first computer network based on a Proteon 10Mbit Token Ring model, later upgrading this to an IBM 16Mbit Token Ring model. This was a pervasive network extending across the whole Campus and also to "off sites", in total amounting to approx. 800 nodes. The system utilised TCP/IP with subnetting achieved via 14 CISCO routers
• establishing the college's System Support Unit
• input on several policy and strategy committees
• representing the college at local and regional forums including Devon County Council's Network Development Committee and Education Management Information Systems Committee (founder member)
• consultancy role - advising other institutions on their IT strategies and implementation.

• 1995 -1997

 
• Systems Manager/IT Consultant North Devon College
During this period I became the main reference for all technical advice within the college relating to IT matters, in particular, systems security. My management role was extended with the appointment of additional staff to the support unit and the emphasis changed from student tuition to the delivery of specialist modules and staff training. I was appointed to various regional groups and on the CIGNET project I represented all Devon FE College Principals.  On this group, formed to realise the South West Area (Academic) Network, I played a leading role in the design and configuration team.

Proficiencies:

• IBM
• AIX (UNIX) Basics
• AIX (UNIX) Admin
• AIX (UNIX) TCP/IP
• IBM Addstar Data Storage Management
• IBM Integrated Microsoft NT Part 1
• IBM Integrated Microsoft NT Part 2
• IBM Integrated Microsoft NT Part 3

• CISCO
• Interconnecting CISCO Network Devices
• Building CISCO Multi Layered Switched Networks
• Building CISCO Remote Access Networks
• Cisco Pix Firewall Advanced

• NOVELL
• Netware Administration
• Internet Security Management

• ORACLE
• DBA 1
• DBA 2

• RESEARCH MACHINES
• "Connect Networks" Part 1
• "Connect Networks" Part 2

Qualifications: In addition to the above certifications

Certificate in Education for Further and Higher Education (Cert.Ed (FE))
Laureate of The Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC, USA
National Certificate in Agriculture
Associate of the British Computer Society
Member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
 

Personal Statement

My career began in agricultural technology where I soon came to recognise the impact the electronic revolution would make on that industry.  I cultivated a childhood enthusiasm for amateur radio and electronics and soon found many opportunities in agricultural technology for these emerging sciences.  This is no better exemplified than in the application of the externally energised transponder to animal identification, developed from the principles of the military IFF system (Interrogate Friend or Foe).  I was involved in the embryonic research and development of this particular application of the technology in the early eighties and am gratified to see that it is now universally adopted by governments to track animal movements following BSE.

The diversity offered by the second phase of my career in education has been particularly rewarding. The combination of research, teaching and training with a "hands on" role in technical development and system planning has suited my interests and ability perfectly. Devising and delivering courses from this sound practical base proved a successful combination.  Having identified a particular strength in, and enjoyment of, computer networks, distributed systems and forensics, I now concentrate more or less exclusively on these aspects of computer science.

In addition to my career in IT I worked in Indonesia for two years in an agricultural advisory role on a project sponsored by the World Bank. I am also currently engaged in a fascinating project, coordinated by my wife Pamela Vass M.A., researching and reconstructing, a unique ternary calculating machine invented by Thomas Fowler, a contemporary of Charles Babbage.

Other interests include travel and in addition to a number of overseas trips on behalf my college I also enjoy holidays visiting my family in California and Greece. I was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1998 and am a published member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,.  I cannot claim any serious sporting pursuits but do enjoy walking, cycling and onshore fishing on the North Devon coastline. Together with my wife Pamela I enjoy music and drama when the opportunities arise. My three children are grown and have left home.