My name is Tom Scott and this is my personal blog, you can follow derivadow.com by subscribing via RSS 
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I currently work for the BBC helping to make some of their web stuff. I’m interested in how technology and design can combine to create interesting things for people to use. You can also find me at all the expected online places, including:
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I also occasionally blog at the BBC’s Radio Lab blog.
About this Blog
Derivadow (Cornish for information) is my personal blog, where I ramble aimlessly about my thoughts and observations on the subjects that I find interesting: agile software development, web development, UX design, Information Architecture, URLs, semantic web, Data Portability and the like.
Needless to say all the opinions expressed here are my personal views or shamelessly borrowed from other people; they are never those of my employer the BBC; although I do blog about the projects I work on.
If you’re interested in what other people think about what I’m saying you can find out at technorati 
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My career
I currently work at the Future Media and Technology bit of the BBC’s audio and music department where I help make some of their interactive stuff. I lead a Project Management team and am the Product Manager for the BBC’s comprehensive programme support (bbc.co.uk/programmes) and its underlying technology.
Prior to the BBC, I was the Head of Operations for an information architecture and web development company (Simulacra) - where we did work for clients such as: the British Museum, the Design Council (the old site), the Sci Fi Channel, Channel 4, DfES (Curriculum Online), QCA (National Curriculum) and the National Theatre (Stagework) - for which we won a couple of Bafta Interactive Awards, got nominated for a Webby, won the UN Information Society Award and voted best education site and best overall website at the Museums and Web Conference. All of which was jolly nice.
I was also the Product Manager for the open source Content, Asset and Metadata Management System Open Harmonise. And a Judge at the NESTA Futurelab’s Design Challenge Awards at BETT2004, sponsored by DfES, showcasing innovative interactive teaching material.
Previously I worked for the Countryside Commission (when they were the Countryside Commission) and prior to that I worked developing various conservation projects in the UK, Europe and Mexico.
My education
I went to Bedford School and then studied Biology at the University of York before failing to complete my doctorate in freshwater ecology.
One line on my life outside work
I grew up in Bedford but I now live in London with my wife Susie.
Contact me
If you would like to get in touch it would be great to hear from you.
