http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/ Details of the Speakers at the Institutional Web Management Workshop 2006 en http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#forbes-pitt http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#forbes-pitt Kate Forbes-Pitt has 15 years experience of working with electronic document management systems. She started working with paper based systems, electronically generated, at London Borough of Lambeth in 1991. She joined the LSE in 1999 to procure and implement a new electronic document management system. In addition, during the last 15 years, she has completed two degrees at LSE, and now pursues document and content management as areas of academic research. She has spoken about document management at many conferences, has recently published on the structure of documents and content and is currently researching the effects of electronic documents on work ownership and identity. Kate gave a plenary talk on "Delivering Information: Document vs. Content". Kate can be contacted at K.Forbes-Pitt@lse.ac.uk 51.517329 -0.116708 2006-06-15 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#gilbey http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#gilbey John Gilbey is the Institute QA Manager for IGER and a honorary lecturer in the department of Computer Science, University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Before moving into strategic development, John Gilbey managed an IT service for 400 scientists, post-graduates and administrators. A Fellow of the British Computer Society, he teaches a course in Internet Services Administration for the Department of Computer Science at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. John gave a plenary talk on "Managing Standards - Delivering a Quality Assured Web Environment". John can be contacted at john.gilbey@bbsrc.ac.uk. 52.411739 -4.053955 2006-06-15 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#mcconnell http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#mcconnell Mike McConnell is the Web Team Manager of the University of Aberdeen's Web Design Unit and currently manages a team of six staff who are responsible for the University's central Web presence, and the maintenance of certain departments and sections across the institution. Mike formerly worked at the Robert Gordon University as an Educational Development Officer, and as a researcher in Information Science. Prior to that he worked at the sharp end of IT user support in the oil services industry. Mike has published on technology issues in education, Web usability and produced a number of educational Web applications. Mike participated in a debate on "CMS: Challenging the Consensus". Mike can be contacted at m.mcconnell@abdn.ac.uk. 57.166641 -2.102251 2006-06-16 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#metcalfe http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#metcalfe Randy Metcalfe is the manager of OSS Watch, the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) national advisory service on free and open source software for UK further and higher education. Randy concentrates his efforts on raising the level of awareness of free and open source fundamentals amongst senior IT decision-makers in UK colleges and universities. He also spends a considerable amount of time exploring aspects of community building prevalent within open source development projects. Years ago, he lived a different life as an academic philosopher researching the nature of disagreement in moral theory. Randy gave a plenary talk on "What Does Openness Mean to the Web Manager?" with Brian Kelly. Randy can be contacted at info@oss-watch.ac.uk. 51.759480 -1.260209 2006-06-15 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#middleton http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#middleton Iain Middleton is a lecturer in E-Business and ICT at the Robert Gordon University. He played a co-ordinating role in RGU's 2005 site-wide Web redevelopment - the second time he has done so, having previously been Web Editor when the site moved to a CMS in 2000. In the intervening years he worked at the University of Aberdeen's Learning Technology Unit, developing educational Web sites and project managing the development of staff and student portals. He has also been a researcher and a help desk slave. Iain is a writer for Faulkner Information Services and has published on help desks and user support, Web strategies and educational technology. Iain participated in a debate on "CMS: Challenging the Consensus". Iain can be contacted via http://www.imiddleton.com/?page=contact. 57.119934 -2.133279 2006-06-16 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#miller http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#miller Paul Miller is a technology evangelist for Talis. Paul joined Talis in September 2005 from the CIE, where as Director he was instrumental in scoping policy and attracting new members such as the BBC, National Library of Scotland and English Heritage to this group of UK public sector organisations. Previously, Paul worked at UKOLN where he was active in a range of cross-domain standardisation and advocacy activities, and before that he was Collections Manager at the Archaeology Data Service. At Talis, Paul is exploring new models of collaboration and identifying further areas in which our technology or knowledge would be of value. Paul has a Doctorate in Archaeology from the University of York. Paul spoke in a panel session on Web 2.0. Paul can be contacted at Paul.Miller@talis.com. 2006-06-15 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#kelly http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#kelly Brian Kelly is UK Web Focus - a post funded by the JISC and MLA which provides advice and support to the UK Higher and Further Education communities and the museums, libraries and archives sector on Web issues. Brian is based at UKOLN. Brian's interests include Web standards, Web accessibility, quality assurance for Web services and innovative Web developments, including collaborative Web tools. Brian gave a plenary talk on "What Does Openness Mean to the Web Manager?" with Randy Metcalfe and facilitating a parallel session on "Web 2.0: Addressing Institutional Barriers" with Lawrie Phipps. Brian can be contacted at b.kelly@ukoln.ac.uk. 51.366074 -2.329445 2006-06-15 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#pope http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#pope Stephen Pope works for Eduserv and is a R&D CMS Specialist. Stephen participated in a debate on "CMS: Challenging the Consensus". Stephen can be contacted at stephen.pope@eduserv.org.uk. 51.385415 -2.364764 2006-06-16 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#powell http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#powell Andy Powell is Head of Development at the Eduserv Foundation, a Bath-based charity that supports the effective use of ICT in education. As a member of Bath University Computing Services he was the first 'webmaster' at the University of Bath, moving in 1996 to UKOLN where he was involved in a number of European and JISC funded 'digital library' projects. More recently, Andy has liaised closely with the JISC, advising them on the standards and protocols needed to support e-learning and e-research, notably through the development of the JISC Information Environment and the e-Framework for Education and Research. Andy gave a plenary talk on "Reflections on 10 years of the Institutional Web". Andy can be contacted at andy.powell@eduserv.org.uk. 51.385415 -2.364764 2006-06-16 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#scott http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#scott Chris Scott is one of the three founders of Headscape. He has 17 years experience of working in IT and new media, mainly in project management, consulting and business development roles. Chris has worked both in the Higher Education sector, including as a founder of a highly successful IT consulting unit at the University of Southampton, and for many of Headscape's HE sector clients. Professionalism and quality of service are at the heart of Chris's vision for Headscape. His experience of working with organisations including Boots the Chemist, ICI, Lloyds TSB, Reuters, Somerfield Stores, The National Trust and Unilever have helped set Headscape's standards. Chris gave a plenary talk on Real World Emerging Technologies. Chris can be contacted at chris.scott@headscape.co.uk. 2006-06-14 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#sidhu http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#sidhu Ranjit Sidhu is a Sitestat Account Manager for Nedstat, European leader in Web site analytics. Nedstat are the Gold Sponsors for this year's workshop. Ranjit has been at Nedstat since the end of 2004, working closely with the University Sector to understand their Web analytics requirements. He now account manages over 20 UK universities that are using Sitestat to improve their online performance. He played an important role in the creation of benchmarking statistics for the university sector (Sector Statistics) and Nedstat's 'Get more online Education' free event in April 2006. Previously, Ranjit attained a law degree at University of Leeds and LPC from College of Law. He has worked within the Education and Government sector including Kings College University and The Western Austalian Governement. Ranjit gave a plenary talk on "Sector Stats". Ranjit can be contacted at R.Sidhu@nedstat.com. 2006-06-15 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#tintori http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#tintori Piero Tintori is founder and CEO of TERMINALFOUR, one of the IWMW 2006 workshop sponsors. Founded in 1996, TERMINALFOUR is a specialist software company providing CMS and ECM solutions. TERMINALFOUR's CMS/ECM platform Site Manager has achieved market leading position in Higher Education in the UK and Ireland. Piero has had personal involvement in 14 Higher Education CMS projects. Piero participated in a debate on "CMS: Challenging the Consensus". Piero can be contacted at piero.tintori@terminalfour.com. 2006-06-16 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#webb http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#webb Michael Webb is Head of IT and Media Services at the University of Wales, Newport. He joined Newport in 2003, and has worked in Higher Education for 15 years. A substantial part of Michael's career has been focussed on making innovative use of Internet technologies to support and improve the student experience, both in a technical and strategic role. Michael gave a plenary talk on "Developing a Web 2.0 Strategy". Michael can be contacted at michael.webb@newport.ac.uk. 51.591363 -2.998238 2006-06-14 http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#wilson http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/speakers/#wilson Scott Wilson works for CETIS. He was initially responsible for turning the CETIS site into THE portal for learning technology standards. Scott is an Assistant Director of CETIS, and has a special interest in standards for infrastructure and enterprise integration. Scott spoke in a panel session on Web 2.0. Scott can be contacted at s.wilson@bangor.ac.uk. 53.228723 -4.131246 2006-06-15