Who is Spartakan?
Hi, I am Peter Cruickshank (not Cruikshank, though it’s an easy mistake to make, and I forgive you). This is my personal (but work-oriented) blog, and here’s a wee picture of me too, looking mean and moody.
In my day job, I am a Research Fellow at the International Teledemocracy Centre at Edinburgh Napier University so I’m often having to think about issues relating to e-participation in all its forms and implications.
One area of interest has been is the practical and policy issues that are raised by a government body deciding to move to open source (FLOSS). Another has been evaluation techniques to measure overall acceptability, which has recently taken me into the area of self-efficacy, both computer and political (and especially where they combine).
I’ve a history of working in the IS Audit field, and am currently looking to apply my experience more directly (through training or practise) so this blog sometimes covers compliance, audit and security.
I also occasionally get my hands dirty as a web developer – using PHP and MySql, but I’ve also been adding C# and ASP.NET skills to my repertoire.
Feedback is moderated (the first time you post only), and greatly appreciated always.
This blog reflects my personal thoughts and opinions, and does not reflect those of anyone else who may know or employ me, except by coincidence.
FAQ
Q: Spartakan is a silly name isn’t it?
A: Yes it is, dammit. But I’m stuck with it now.
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