Profile
Matthew Round
Curriculum Vitae
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Work History:
Computer / Network Engineer
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Current Job:
System Adminstrator.
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Employer:
Royal Brompton Hospital
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My Work
I work in a cardiothoracic hospital supporting various Imaging modalities and specialist IT systems. I’m also fortunate that my work allows me to be an honorary member of Imperial College London.
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My Typical Day: Avoiding the boss, drinking tea and making sure qualified staff can access accurate medical information to make informed clinical decisions.
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What I'd do with the money
I’d like to invest the money in outreach programs that allow students to have access to medical / imaging work experience. My colleague Andy actually won “I’m a Scientist get me out of here” so maybe I can help continue the great work he and our outreach team has done so far.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Numerically deficient.
What's the best thing you've done in your career?
There have been lots of great things that have happened. Have met some really cool / famous people because of it.
What did you want to be after you left school?
I honestly wasn’t sure. I always thought it would be something technical though.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
I was the class comedian and quite cheeky at times so I was sort of in trouble for that but nothing ever too serious.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I sometimes wonder what it would have been like to be an actor or comedian. I’d like to think I would have been good at that.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I’m a child of the 90’s so I love bands like The Prodigy and The Stone Roses. There are a lot of cool bands around at the moment and I’m partial to throwing a few shapes dancing to house / techno. I am getting on a bit though nowadays.
What's your favourite food?
I’d happily walk miles for Crispy Duck pancakes with Hoi Sin sauce.
What is the most fun thing you've done?
I was fortunate to have logged quite a lot of hours flying with the RAF in my youth. I did some aerobatics and it was utterly amazing.
Tell us a joke.
After my last answer I’m under pressure to deliver…. Why cant a group of atheists make money? Because they are a non-prophet organisation.
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