dorian fraser moore

Curriculum Vitae

Selected Projects, Collaborators & Clients: Current

2008-Present : Managing Director The Useful Arts. London, UK.
2007-Present : Collaborator. Public Works, London, UK.
2006-Present : Designer & Developer. Grizedale Arts. Cumbria, UK.
2003-Present : Collaborator. SomeWhere, UK.
2003-Present : Freelance Digital Media & Arts Technologist (now The Useful Arts). London, UK.
2001-Present : Systems Administrator. HostEverything. London, UK.
1995-Present : Collaborator. Julie Myers, UK.

Selected Projects, Collaborations and Jobs: Previous

2003-2009 : Chief Technical Officer. SHOWstudio. London, UK.
2006-2009 : Technical Director. AudioBunny. Tokyo, Japan.
2007-2008 : Consultant and facilitator. Toadball.tv, UK.
2000-2008 : Technical Director. PostEverything. London, UK.
2003-2006 : Technical Director. Digital Convenience. Tokyo, Japan.
2005-2005 : Visiting Tutor. Interaction Design, Royal College Of Art. London, UK.
2003-2004 : Digital Technical Consultant. TBWA/GGT. London, UK.
2002-2003 : Technology Manager. Dare Digital. London, UK.
2001-2002 : Digital Technical Manager. Bartle Bogle and Hegarty. London, UK.
1997-2000 : Managing & Technical Director. Kleber Design. London, UK.
1995-1997 : Web Designer. Obsolete. London, UK
1993-1995 : Technical Consultant. CGC Apple Centre Edinburgh, UK.
1992-1993 : Technical Support. CGC Apple Centre Edinburgh, UK.
1990-1993 : Sales Assistant. Sergeant Peppers. Edinburgh, UK.

Education

1993-1994 : Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate. Edinburgh University. UK.
1987-1992 : George Heriot's School. Edinburgh. UK.

Skills, Understanding & Experience

Management

Client Handling. Project Management. Supplier Relations. Viability. Workflow. Procedures. Budgets. Accounting.

Design

Graphic Design. Artistry. Information Architecture. Usability.

Media

Audio and Video production and processes. Media formats.

Technical

Computers and Networking. Audio & Video equipment.

Internet

Web Site Design and Development. eCommerce. eMail. Content Management. Hosting. Maintenance. Security. Hacking.

Computer

Unix (Linux/FreeBSD) Applications, Operating System Maintenance, Security & Programming.
Mac OS X Applications, Operating System Maintenance, Security & Programming.
Windows Usage & Applications.
System ardware maintenance, Data recovery techniques, IP Networking & Firewalls.

Software

Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Omnigraffle, MySQL, BBEdit, TextMate, QuickTime, subversion ... and many many more.

Computer Languages

PHP, Perl, JavaScript, Java, ActionScript, Ruby, Lingo, SQL, HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, Objective C, AppleScript, shell scripting, hacking knowledge of Python and C.

Hardware

PC/Mac Component repairs/hacking/canibalisation, hardware interfacing/hacking with Arduino, Wiring, iButton/1-wire Networks, basic electronics development and construction.

System Servers/Tools

DJBDNS, Qmail, Vpopmail, MySQL, Spamassassin, ClamAV, Apache httpd, vsftpd, Nagios, Gnokii, Squirrelmail, SqWebmail, ezmlm, webalizer, awstats, Image::Magick, openssl, openssh, nfs, NetAtalk, samba, subversion, make etc. etc. etc.

Interests

Music

Electronica, Experimental, Jazz, Avante-Garde, Hip-Hop, Noise, Folk. and much inbetween. DJing and turntablism. Music Composition and programming.

Reading

Science. Classics. Philosophy. Psychology. Art theory. Design theory. Computers and programming theory. Science Fiction.

Learning

Theory & Practice.

Art

Modernism. Impressionists. Surrealists. Minimalism. Relational Aesthetics. Engaged Practise. Interruption. Improvisation.

Design

Minimalism. Graphics. Architecture. Products. What make good design. Information Aesthetics. Mapping. Visualisation.

Also

Cycling. Bonsai and trees. Good food. Meditation. Ayurveda. Real Ale. Malt Whisky.

Memberships & Affiliations (Personal & Professional)

2009-Present : The Dhyana Centre
2008-Present : CAMRA
2004-Present : The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce
2006-Present : The Open Rights Group - Founding 1000
2006-Present : Data Controller, Information Commissioner's Office - Register Entry: Z9529704

More about me

I am a strong willed and opinionated person who will take an active role in the development of ideas and projects, though I try to be relativistic in my point of view and take on the thoughts of others. I'm not afraid to state my views during the process of development. I'm commited and hardworking and pride myself in a job well done. I like a challenge and to do things I've not seen done before. I'm interested in how computers and digital technologies can be used in new and interesting ways. I don't mind getting my hands 'dirty' in the process of my job, and will do as much as is possible to make it happen. I'm not so keen on writing and editing, so tend to be a little bit lazy about it at times, though I'm trying to improve.

References

Available upon request.

Portfolio

For my full portfolio of work please visit The Useful Arts Organisation, the website of the company I've set up to manage my work under.

Personal Details

Full Name
Dorian Forrest Fraser Moore. (previously Dorian Forrest Moore )

Born
Wednesday 13/08/1975 at 12:36 pm.
Simpson Memorial Hospital.
Edinburgh. Scotland. UK.

Married
Tuesday 17/08/2010 at 3:00 pm.
To Angie Fraser Moore

Self Description
Male.
6'2" tall.
Pale complexion.
Thick, fine, dark brown hair.
Greeny brown grey eyes that change colour with the light.

Lives
Dalston. London. England. UK.

Loves
Angie.

Listening

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