VINCENT WILLCOX :: A PERSONAL BIO

Well, lets start at the beginning. I’m Vincent (or Vince) and I am 30 years old. I now live in Ipswich. I’m still getting the know the area but I do like the fact that I’m a very short drive away from the east coast.

I enjoy spending time with my family and going out to watch a movie or two. When I’m not out and about you will normally find me sitting in front of my computer surfing the web or trying to take over the world from in front of it.

I current work for Subex UK, in their BT Support department. I ensure that several Unix and Oracle SQL systems are running. I also help keep the Business Objects system ticking along.

I have previously worked full time as an IT Consultant making sure the HR and Pension systems don’t blow up or delete everybody’s details. During this work 1 week a month I also handled the call out for these systems.

I also enjoy spending time doing website coding, but can’t design a website to save my life – so thanks for google and the search string “personal website templates”.

Work Life Skills and Knowledge:

Oracle SQL, DB2, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Peoplecode, SQR, Unix Shell, Tivoli monitoring

Home Life

During the evening, I will either be watching TV, playing games on the PS3, XBOX360, PC, writing code for several websites (including my own) or taking phone calls from friends and family helping with their technical problems and queries (nothing like bringing your work home with you!).

I enjoy helping with back end coding of websites in languages like PHP, ASP, SQL, CSS, HTML and XML.

I also enjoy playing poker with my brothers who currently live just round the corner from me. This does normally involve a late night and a few beers – but does allow me to let my hair down after a long time at work.

Skills and Knowledge (Who knew you would need these while not at work!):

PHP, ASP, SQL, Windows 95-7, Hotmail, Gmail, Gmail Apps, iPhone setup/Modification, Laptop/Desktop hardware fixing/upgrading.