About me (Rick Knight)

Experience

I have been working in the Information Technology industry for over 14 years and in that time have worked in a wide variety of roles including system administrator, accounting software consultant, college IT lecturer, network administrator, web developer and software developer.

I have worked as a self employed software consultant since 2006.

I have created software applications and websites for large and small organisations including SWAN TAFE, Wiseclick Training, C2iT, Link Low Loaders, Integrity Business Services, Fremantle Hospital Pain Management Clinic, Landmark Settlements, Bonaparte Diamonds, Global Marine and many, many more.

Qualifications

I have a degree in Information Technology with a major in Computer Software Development and I'm a member of the ACS (Australian Computer Society).

Technical interests

I enjoy studying programming languages and software development methodologies and working to improve my skills. In addition to my day to day work for clients I am also usually working on one or more hobby projects to stay sharp.

My technical interests include:

• Object oriented programming languages (C# & Java)
• Systems analysis and design
• Database modelling and SQL
• Software development methodologies (Agile, TDD etc)
• Low level programming (C)
• Website development (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript)