Psychology

Profile

Background

My name is Paul Waby and I live in Portsmouth. Before joining the University in 1989 I spent 18 months at the Portsmouth ITeC YTS scheme studying electronics and computing and doing work placement. On joining the Psychology Department I was sent on part-time courses to complete an ONC, HNC and HND in Computer Studies. I then went on to complete a BSC degree from the Open University doing various computing and technology courses. I graduated in June 2003.

Courses

I am involved in technical support for all course activity in the Psychology Department.

Responsibilities

I am a Senior Technician. As well being a general support to our students and staff I am involved in the support for the Speech and Audio Interactive Lab and the Movement lab. I enjoy writing programs for staff and students to use with their research projects. I am also an administrator to our psychometric test library.

My duties include:

• Programming for students projects and practicals
• Psychometric test library
• Resource purchasing and stock taking
• Video editing
• Laboratory booking system
• IT advice for staff and students
• PC support to staff and researchers
• Maintaining labs
• Instruction of equipment use – eg camcorders, dictaphones, health meters
• Setting up resources for in-house workshops and conferences
• Setting up resources for practicals and research studies 
• Disposal of redundant equipment
• Portable appliance testing