Alison Wheeler's VCARD

About

Born Friday, April 13, 1956 in Hemel Hempstead, I first discovered an interest in computers on a valve-based analogue computer at Apsley Grammar School (later Longdean Comprehensive), where I then took over the course in teaching BASIC for the DEC PDP-10 and then learnt Fortran. I was also taught music composition by Iris du Pré. I subsequently went to Imperial College London to read Computing Science. Since then I've gained a Certificate in Natural Sciences from the Open University, and an MBA from the Open University's Business School.

I am an active supporter and developer of Open Source / FLOSS / Open Content projects, including Wikipedia where I was Executive Director of the UK Chapter for three years. Other positions have included Global internet & e-commerce Program Manager for a Fortune #300 world-wide distributor, Head of Technology at Capital Radio Interactive, and CTO for a number of start-ups.

Now, alongside being Managing Consultant of The Creative Organisation I am working on a number of other projects. Since October I've been a regular Volunteer Guide at The National Museum of Computing, which is located at Bletchley Park. In my spare time I blog at alisonw.com and get involved in varous Social Media groups. A gamer, I play EVE-Online, where I was elected as a member of the first player-elected council in 2008.

Currently, I split my time between my London base near Hampstead Heath and a home in the country near Whipsnade Zoo.