Jonathan Riddell, November 2011

Personal Details

Profile

A motivated individual with an expert knowledge of programming Linux and using free software on the desktop, consumer devices and servers.

Computer Skills

• Many years experience as key developer of Ubuntu Linux, the market leading distribution.
• Expert programming languages and technologies: C++, Python, Qt, KDE.
• Proficient technologies: Java, XML, C, Bash, UML.

Professional Qualifications

• Linux Professional Institute Level 1 Certification
• Qt Certified Developer

Work Experience

Bazaar VCS, April - November 2011

• Temporary placement on team to build new skills
• Programming in Python on complex system
• Expert knowledge of unit tests and engineering practices

Ubuntu Linux, April 2005 onwards:

• Desktop Engineer at Canonical
• Release manager for Ubuntu
• Managing Kubuntu community and product

Computer Consultant, September 2003 onwards:

• Contracts include e-mail and web server support, website hotel bookings management, website taxi booking system and company schedule database.

NCR cash machine Linux distribution development, June - September 2003:

• Creating custom GNU/Linux Operating System for secure ATM kiosks.
• Designed to work on a large range of legacy and modern systems with hardware detection.
• Evaluation of alternative distributions, development and testing of scripts for unattended installation and creation of upgrade procedures designed for security and minimal human intervention.

Writings

Open Advice contributing author.

Linux Desktop Hacks contributing author.

Education

First class degree Bsc (Hons) Computing Science from The University of Stirling. 1999 - 2003

Other Experience

• UKCC BCU Level 2 Coach for canoeing
• Treasurer for Edinburgh Quakers
• Full clean driving licence
• French speaker