Biography
My post degree (computer science and electronic engineering) studies and career started with research into CCD television cameras and digital signal processing techniques. This moved on to ultrasonic non-destructive testing where I was involved in hardware design and digital signal processing. As a lecturer in electronic engineering I became more and more involved in designing and supporting general computer systems to support teaching and research activities. I then moved over to IT, becoming head of a central IT service supporting the server, network/communications infrastructure and general computing service at Keele. After a series of internal changes I became Deputy Director in the Finance and IT Directorate, responsible for all aspects of IT including corporate information systems and audio-visual services.
Abstract
Deploying Major Infrastructure at Keele
Keele was one of the first universities to provide a network service to students, which started in 2000 with a hardwired system to 3200 rooms in the halls of residence. In parallel there has been a piecemeal provision of WiFi in teaching spaces and areas where students congregate between classes. Keele is presently installing a campus-wide WiFi system to all buildings and includes coverage of outdoor spaces. The WiFi system will replace the hardwired network in the halls of residence. The presentation will cover the design of the new systems and the evolution of techniques Keele has used to manage the student demand for network access.
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