I graduated in 2009 with a BSc Hons. in Information Systems at Newcastle University. Subsequently I attained a MPhil in Computing Science at Newcastle University in 2012.

I completed my PhD in 2017 under the supervision of Professor Aad Van Moorsel undertaking the development and evaluation of creating a Workflow based modelling language to model risk communication and decision-making scenarios.

As part of my PhD, I was involved in the following projects:

• Development of a structured risk commutation tool for MAPPA meetings for Northumbria Community Rehabilitation Company.
• Co-production of a DVD showing the benefits of Shared-Decision making for mental heath in the primary care setting.
• Development of a shared-decision making support site for Obstetrics.
• My previous work as a Research Associate has included:

Since graduating in 2009 I have also worked as a Research Associate at Newcastle working on various projects including:

• A KTP with ADL Smartcare, looking into ways older people can self-assess their mobility needs using photography.
• DASH Project, producing a shared-decision making tool for stroke patients. (Newcastle University/The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust project).
• Making Good Decisions in Collaboration with Patients (MAGIC) project.
  
• BIRT Business Intelligence re-design consultation for NHS South Tyne and Wear.

My teaching responsibilities for 2019/20 are:

CSC1021 Programming I: Module leader

CSC1022 Programming II: Module leader

CSC1033 : Information Storage and Retrieval: Lecturer

CSC2022 : Software Engineering Team Project: Demonstrator and acting client for Northumberland County Council

CSC8005 : Software Engineering with Group Project: Module leader

CSC8004 : Networks and Web Technologies: Teaching assistant/lecturer

CSC8010 : Computer Environments: Module leader