Personal Profile
and
Curriculum Vitae
DEXTER MUIR
5 Brighton Crescent
Palmerston North
Telephone: 06-357 4560 (Home)
Name DEXTER NICKALLS MUIR
Address 5 Edinburgh Street
Levin
Telephone 06-368 5010 (Home)
06-356 9099 (Work)
Email |)exy@ihug.co.nz
Website http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/dexy/
Nationality New Zealander
Driver’s Licence Class A: Motorcycle
Class B: Private Motorcar
Member, Manawatu Amateur Radio Society
- Amateur Radio Operators Certificate
- Librarian
- Past AREC Section Leader
- Member, Palmerston North Folk Club
- Librarian
- Past President
- Presented a Double Feature at the Folk Festival Concert
- Computing
- Musician (guitar/vocal, solo and group performer)
- Interest in Steam Modelling
1992 ·
NZCE (Electronics and Computing)
Manawatu Polytechnic
- Software Engineering B - Microprocessor Systems B - Electronics B - Electrotechnology A
- Computer Principles A - Electrical Mathematics B
- Electronics A - Drawing B
- Physics A - Mathematics A
- Mechanics A - Communications Skills B
1991
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Restricted Electrical Registration (non-trade)
Manawatu Polytechnic
1990 ·
Microprocessors for Industry
Manawatu Polytechnic
1992 - 1999 Massey University ·
Technician
Palmerston North
1991 KontrolAir ·
Contract Assembler
Palmerston North
Manawatu Polytechnic ·
Tutor
Palmerston North ·
Student (part-time)
Restricted Electrical
Registration (non-trade)
1989 - 1990 Manawatu Polytechnic ·
Student (full-time)
Palmerston North NZCE
1988 Censor Alarms ·
Technician
Palmerston North
1986 - 1987 Speedrite Equipment ·
Serviceperson
(now Tru-Test)
Palmerston North
1992 - 1999 Massey University
Palmerston North
- Position
Technician
- Responsibilities
Building, commissioning, maintaining, operating, decommissioning, and recommissioning manufacturing Pilot Plant (PCB)
Providing technical support for teaching and research in computing and electrical/ electronic areas
Providing postgraduate and staff research support
Maintaining and developing the computing resources and Institute equipment
Providing support for purchase of new equipment, software and consumables
Liaising and providing support to students in the use of equipment and specialist software
Maintaining an inventory of all computer hardware, software and electrical/electronic equipment where appropriate
Liaising with other Institute and University staff as required
Managing the security and copyright issues relating to software usage in the Institute
- Achievements
Designed Temperature Comparator for Pilot Plant
Adapted quickly to the roles of Electrical/Electronic Technician, Computer Software Technician and Computer Hardware Technician
Completed Pilot Plant to valid production and rapid recommissioning in Sri Lanka
I am keen to continue to work and increase my level of skills
in computing and information technology.
Teamwork
Work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrate co-operation with others
Achieve job satisfaction from working with others to achieve team goals
Problem Resolution
- Evaluate systems and situations, identify issues/problems, consult with others, introduce practical methods for improvement
- Apply initiative to problem solving and decision making situations
Technical Services
- Competent in various software, hardware, programming languages and operating systems
- Install and configure new and updated computer software and equipment
- Competent and experienced in systems planning, management and improvement
Communication/Interpersonal
- Contribute positively in one-to-one and in group discussions
- Ensure appropriate knowledge is understood and communicated accurately to others
Organisation
- Organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Manage time to avoid unnecessary pressure and stress
Flexibility/Adaptability
- Enjoy the challenge and gain job satisfaction from contributing to the development and introduction of new systems
- Able to adapt to change and remain productive
Training and Support
- Provide support, inspiration, and motivation to others
- Identify, develop and deliver training to students and staff, in a wide range of computerised applications
1998
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Campbell Scientific CR-10X /
PC 208W Training Course
Scott Technical Instruments Limited
Hamilton
1997 ·
Protel EDA/Client
Nilsen Technologies
1994 ·
Surface Mount Technology
AEDC
Experienced and competent in the following:
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Hardware
Confident installation and configuration of:
- Intel systems to Pentium II
- ISA, EISA, VLB & PCI buses
- Interface cards (all types)
- Peripherals
- Networks & cabling systems
- Instrumentation systems
- Datalogging systems
- Security systems
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Operating systems
DOS
Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95
Linux
Programming Languages
- Pascal
- C
- Basic (several dialects)
- MCS-51 (8031/8051 family)
- F&P PSC2 (& GRASP for PSC3)
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Software
Various wordprocessing, database, spreadsheet packages and suites
CAD (Versacad, Protel (Dos & Windows/EDA)
Graphics and basic Web-publishing
Electronics
- Assembly, modification, design, maintenance and decommissioning
General
- Basic (Mig) Welding; Plumbing (Cu and PVC); Carpentry; Fitting and Turning; Sheetmetal Work
Tutoring
- Tutored individual students in NZCE subjects
Supervision
- Supervised electronic technicians and testing personnel in factory assembly of radio telephones
- Work related
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Darren Lucinsky
Technical Supervisor
Institute of Technology and Engineering
Massey University
Private Bag 11222
Palmerston North
Telephone: 06-356 9099 (Work)
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Bruce Rapley
37 Ferguson Street
Palmerston North
Telephone: 06-350 4094 (Work)
06-357 1079 (Home)
- Character related
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Tania Lamb
606 Ferguson Street
Palmerston North
Telephone: 06-355 2189