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Retired ships' chief engineer, navy diver, shipping company general manager.

I live in Wanganui, a small town on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island.

Windows user since about 1991, keeping up with Linux with the intention of switching in the medium term. Learning about web design, digital photography and graphics. Interested in science & technology, the environment, IT and politics.

Member of EE for 4 or 5 years before discovering in 2006 that I could actually answer a question or two. Would like to spend more time doing just that because it's a great way to learn, but I get addicted.

So much to do, so much to learn, so little time.

Please feel free to email me:
alan at mywitsend.co.nz

My websites:

http://www.mistywindow.com/       
IT matters.

http://mywitsend.co.nz/
My blog: the environment, computer stuff and whatever presses my on-button.

http://www.mistywindow.com/gallery2/main.php
My neglected photo album.
Expertise:
Personal Website:
http://www.mistywindow.com/
Computer Expertise:
Advanced
Experience:
15-19 years
Favorite Software
Bootit NG
Snagit
Dreamweaver CS4
Photoshop CS4
Acrobat 9
Illustrator CS4
Evernote
DropBox
Komodo Edit
VMWare Workstation
FileZilla.
MS Office 2007
TikiWiki
WordPress
Skills / Accomplishments:
Class 1 marine engineer, steamship and motorship.
Lloyd's certified marine surveyor.
Navy Ships' Diver
Employment Background:
Company:
Royal New Zealand Navy and Merchant Marine Service.
Occupation / Title:
Retired ships' chief engineer.
Experience:
40-49 years
Company Size:
500+
Education:
School Name:
Royal Naval Engineering College
Education Level:
Vocational
Years in Industry:
40-49 years
Hobbies / Interests
What spare time?
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