Former Senior Research Software Engineer & Research Software Systems Manager

After completing his MSc in Bioinformatics at KCL, Brian joined the Department of Digital Humanities in 2013 as a Research Developer working on two projects - “The Art of Making” and “The Making of Charlemagne’s Europe”.
Brian's main research interests are rather split, starting with Heuristic algorithms – attempting to solve problems which are impractical (or impossible) to solve by normal means. He is also interested in data analysis and modelling, including visualising data in fun and informative ways. He has previously taught classes in Data Structures and the Foundations of Computing – a module which teaches the underpinnings of modern computer systems.
He has experience developing for iOS, Mac and the web, and is highly interested in the advantages of cloud computing in modern web systems. His time working at Apple also taught him the huge advantages brought by mobile computing, and his web development environment is now almost entirely based around an iPad – moving away from the traditional “laptop on desk” way of working. He believes that bringing software development away from the days of complicated editing environments not only increases productivity, but also encourages more people to think about developing software, rather than just using it.
Away from computing, Brian is a keen guitarist, enjoying both playing and collecting guitars. He also has a passion for Italian cars – no matter how unreliable they always turn out to be!
In addition to more extensive engagement with the projects listed below, Brian's work as a systems administrator underpins KDL's full estate of digital research projects. The systems administration team manages the infrastructure which supports all of KDL's digital resources, past and present. He has been involved with all projects developed and maintained during his time at KDL.
Projects
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Georgian Papers Programme
Royal Household
2018–2025
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Digital Methods for Investigating Online Engagement with Coronavirus Digital Cultures of #covid19
2020–2022
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Henslowe-Alleyn Digitisation Project
University of Reading
2004–2022
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Scoping a Data Service for Complex 3D Data in the Arts and Humanities
University of Brighton, FAH Department of Digital Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Duke University, University of the West of England
2022
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Inscriptions of Roman Tripolitania 2021 IRT
Classics, King's College, London
2009–2021
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Language Acts and Worldmaking OWRI
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, King's College, London
2016–2021
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Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition
English, Birkbeck, University of Leeds, King's College, London
2017–2021
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Inscriptions of Roman Cyrenaica IRCYR
Classics, King's College, London
2020
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Mao Era in Objects MAO
History, Oxford University, King's College, London
2018–2020
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Mozart and Material Culture MOZARTMC
Digital Humanities, Music, King's College, London
2017–2019
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Renaissance Skin RENSKIN
FAH Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
2017
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A Publishing and Communication History of the Ministry of Information, 1939-45 MOI
Digital Humanities, School of Advanced Study, University of London, King's College, London
2013–2017
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Digital Prosopography of the Roman Republic DPRR
Classics, King's College, London
2013–2017
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Art of Making in Antiquity AofM
Classics, King's College, London
2010–2013
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Paradox of Medieval Scotland POMS
History, King's College, London
2007–2010
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Scrambled Messages: The Telegraphic Imaginary 1857-1900 SCRAMBLED
Courtauld Institute of Art, FAH Department of Digital Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Humanities