Jay Patel

Jay is a Lecturer in the School of Digital Media Technology. Jay had been involved with the delivery of ERDF projects such as Regional Innovation Network, Media Vault and MarketMaker. Since the successful completion of these projects he has moved in the teaching. He currently delivers a variety of modules such as Audio Visual Technology, Moving Image Technology and Mathematics for Media.

Static System Group - Electrical Engineer
Design, develop and maintain fire, panic and nurse call systems for custodial and hospital buildings.

Codemasters Software Company - Technical Support Manager
Managing the Technical Support team on a daily basis ensuring bugs or compatibility issues with hardware are fully tested and rectified. Setting up of cheatlines for games in different territories. Jay was also involved with platinum titles such as Colin McRae Rally, Micro Machines, TOCA Touring Car and Brian Lara Cricket.

Technology Innovation Centre - Senior Consultant
Taking responsibility of individual projects, commercial or ERDF funded and ensuring they are delivered to the highest quality. Projects included SMEs to large organisations such as the Museums Libraries and Archives (MLA). This involved setting up of a Digital Asset Management system for their digital archives and ensuring information is available on all platforms. Additionally, bespoke training was delivered to a host of stakeholders.

Birmingham City University - Senior Lecturer Delivering modules across the university's courses and at different levels. Module coordinator for Introduction to Website Design, Further Website Design and Digital Asset Management.