I'm an enthusiastic MRes student in Web Technologies and Security at the University of Plymouth. I have already gained a BSc (Hons) degree in Computing Informatics, and would like to continue my education after completion of this course with a PhD. My research interests cover aspects of development, security, systems analysis and new web technologies. I am currently writing a thesis entitled "Assessing the Risks of Plymouth's Presence on Social Networks"

When I'm not doing University work I enjoy playing online computer games or going out with friends from my course. I live in a flat with my girlfriend and enjoy occasionally going home to see family and catching up with old school friends. I try to go to the cinema as often as I can with my girlfriend to catch up on the latest releases. I also sometimes play squash at the local gym.

I'm a founder of an online gaming community of which I supply the website hosting. We play in many national leagues and international tournaments. We are doing fairly well and I have introduced several new features such as an online shop selling related clan merchandise such as T-Shirts and mugs. I am trying to take the clan another step up by finding sponsorship to provide us with additional gaming and VOIP servers.

I frequently write computer and internet applications. In my spare time I have developed several popular internet sites such as phpCS which is a Content Management System ^(CMS) for Counter Strike Clans. I like to design websites and help family and friends with computer related issues. I am currently working on several projects for family; a safe CMS solution for children, and a business website for an arborist. This is alongside my University final year project which I hope to release as a free service once it has been completed.

I am currently a member of the University of Plymouth Paintball Club ^(UPPC) and PUPS. I have played in many games, own all my own kit and have been to a few tournaments as a spectator. The UPPC is in the process of starting our own paintball tournament team and hope to start playing in tournaments soon.

I'm currently a MRes student in Web Technologies and Security at the University of Plymouth.

My previously gained BSc (Hons) degree in Computing Informatics covered a wide range of topics and includes core and advanced subjects such as; Artificial Intelligence, Information Retrieval, Databases, Software Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Object Orientated Systems Engineering, Computers & the Law, Operations Management, Networking, Web Technologies and Open Source Programming.

I have worked on many casual projects in my spare time. I am currently working on several homebrew projects independently and some others alongside friends whenever possible.

phpCS

This CMS was originally created for the SMAK Clan but later converted into a white-label solution. This has shown to be a popular tool to the online gaming community and has gained a supportive international user base.

Online Email Ticket System ^(OETS)

This idea stemmed from my initial work placement with txtNation and was later submitted as the basis for my final year project. Further details and the latest project update can be found on the official OETS website.

Coming Soon ^{(September 2007)}

Another major project is in early development stages, but unfortunately further details cannot yet be released. It is a unique idea which has not yet been produced, and is being co-developed by RICO Systems and newly established partner company lowercase creations.

SMS Payments

Created an XML interface for the advertising of the Premium SMS shortcodes.

SMS Voting Reports

Generated the necessary SMS voting reports and delivered them prior to the final evictions.

Paddock Club Content

Created a content delivery system for use in the F1 BMW VIP Members area.

MMS Competition

Integrated the MMS system and competition entry interface for the Face of Eve.

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FTGS501

A postgraduate literature review submitted for the Personal and Professional Skills module, aimed at testing our research skills by assigning us a topic outside our area of expertise. This report examines the effect of plasticity based training software on cognitive fitness.

ISAD327a

An undergraduate research paper submitted for the Advanced Information Retrieval module. Examines the comparitive effectivness of English Inflectional and English Derivational Stemming Techniques.

ISAD327b

An undergraduate report submitted for the Advanced Information Retrieval module. Details the design and implementation of a prototype content-based digital image retrieval system.

ISAD329

An undergraduate research paper submitted for the Advanced Web Technologies module. Invesigates available PHP file handling methods based on script profiling and benchmarking techniques.

TSOC304

An undergraduate group report submitted for the Information Society half-module. Discusses the Impact of ICT on Social Isolation in the Home.

Further reports and research papers can be supplied on request.

I have a public blog which can be found at blog.richarddavey.com which contains a selection of various code tutorials and interesting articles.