Dan Harvey
MSc Student in Informatics at Edinburgh, previous web startup experience
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Website: | http://danharvey.wordpress.com/ |
| Industries: | Computing, Education, Entertainment, Internet, Lifestyle, Media |
| Skills: | Business, C/C++, HTML / CSS, Java, Javascript, Languages and Platforms, PHP, Software Engineering, SQL, System Administration, Unix, Web Development, Windows |
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Groups: | Edinburgh E-club |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Internships, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Recruiting for my startup, Starting a company |
| Schools: | University of Durham, University of Edinburgh |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | IBM |
| Position: | Software Engineer |
| Time period: | June 2007 - September 2007 |
| Employer: | Vimuse Technologies Ltd |
| Position: | Director of Technology |
| Time period: | December 2005 - February 2007 |
| Description: | A start-up I founded with a few other people I met at Durham University.
Internet Technology SME who recently released Gofr.co.uk an innovative hybrid of a consumer web 2.0 business and a unique event marketing platform targeted at the leisure industry. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Edinburgh |
| Time period: | 2008 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Informatics, MSc |
| University: | University of Durham |
| Time period: | 2005 - 2008 |
| Degree: | Physical, Maths, Computer Science, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | In my spare time I like to relax by playing the Saxophone, Clarinet and socialising with friends. I also enjoy mountain biking, playing ultimate frisbee, and when I'm near water, sailing and windsurfing. |
| Memberships: | 2007 - 2008 Music Chair, Trevelyan College JCR
2007 - 2008 President, Trevelyan Jazz 2006 - 2007 Treasure, Treveylan College Choir 2006 - 2007 Technical Manager, Trevelyan Jazz 2006 - 2007 Vice Captain, Trevelyan College Ultimate Frisbee Team |
| Awards: | · Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award
· DVLA Driving License (Full Clean) 3 years · The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music Clarinet Grade 5 |
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Dan's Contacts (6)
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Michael Clouser
Teach technology entrepreneurship at the University of Edinburgh for Edinburgh-Stanford Link, Ph.D. candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, software firm startup, internet and elearning entrepreneur, former venture capitalist and hotelier
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Asim Imtiaz
MSc in Informatics (Software Engineering) and currently working as a software engineer. Founded a few start-ups including Teabreak.pk.
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Matthieu Chassot
Currently pursuing MSc in Artificial Intelligence at The University of Edinburg.