Sally Evans MSc

6 Luttryngton Court
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 7HL
07718541145
sally@sallyje.co.uk
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Education

2000-Present -

PhD Sunderland University Title: Computing, Multi-objective Optimisation Using Genetic Algorithms

My research is developing an optimiser using genetic algorithms to interface with company specific software. This has included using VBA/Excel, Matlab, During my PhD I have taken part in University activities.

I have presented a paper at the Planning and Configuration Workshop of the German Conference of Artificial Intelligence.

I have recently in partnership with members of NCAF and employees of Sunderland University organised a meeting which involved communicating with speakers and putting together a document of abstracts for the event.

1999 - 2000

MSc Decision Support Systems (Pass) - Sunderland University This course allowed me to study the use of various mathematical techniques to solve problems.

Dissertation A feasibility study into whether discrete event simulation services can be offered as an addition service to steel fabricators.

I actively sought a work placement to enable me to complete my project. I successfully gained 19 weeks experience at Corus, Swinden Technology Centre. This involved commuting at weekends

1997 - 1999

BA (Hons) Information Technology Education 2i - Sunderland University

1994 - 1999

Diploma in Statistics - Open University

1993 - 1999

BSc Open University including applied mathematics, CAD, design, technology, Relational database and a geology Courses.

1996

Use and Support of Information Technology NVQ level III

1993

Computer aided Engineering Level 3, Computer Aided Drafting Darlington College of Technology,

1973 - 1979

4 GCEs including Maths - Woodham Comprehensive School

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Select Education Acting as a supply teacher covering various subjects such as history and mathematics in comprehensives in County Durham

2000 - 2003

MDC Technology Attending on a weekly basis to assist with my PhD, to advise on AI methods of solving problems and undertake projects related to my PhD.

2002

Sunderland Student Union
Duties Help with induction of students; duties included taking photographs, filling out application forms for Student Union Cards

1982 - 1983

Voluntary Work Israel

Duties

Collecting eggs from fertile chickens and cutting vegetables.

Additional Information

During my PhD I attended teaching course for teaching University Students

I enjoy making soap and other crafts. I am also interested in digital photography and am fully computer literate, being familiar with a wide range of computer programs and packages. I am good at problem solving and enjoy mathematics, science and technology as well as having an interest in the social sciences and politics. I actively support the local rugby club which involves in partnership with a couple of the players the development of their website at www.ayclifferugby.com.

I am a student member of the Operational Research Society and have attended The Computer Society Lectures as well as recreational maths weekends in association with the Open University.

My unsuccessful early academic performance is due to undiagnosed dyslexia. I have achieved all my higher education qualifications while managing up a family.

References

Industrial Supervisor
Dr Chris Hawkins
MDC Technology
Startforth House
Riverside Park
Middlesborough, TS1 1PT
+44 (0) 1642 773061

PhD Supervisor
Dr Ian Fletcher
School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
St Peter's Campus, St Peter's Way
UK - SR6 0DD Sunderland
(0191) 515 2822;

Select Education
Part F Floor, Milburn House
Dean Street
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE1 1LE
0191 232 4493

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