Drew Keavey

As well as forming an important part of my career, IT has also been one of my main hobbies since my teenage years. I have a wealth of experience in different operating systems from DOS, VMS and RISC OS onto more modern ones such as Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux. I currently operate a number operating systems utilising virtualisation software at home.

I also have experience in a wide range of applications from Microsoft Office, Project and Visio through to Apple applications and cross platform applications such as OpenOffice.

I am an avid reader and have a sizeable library. There is no one genre that I prefer and have a mixture from Science Fiction to Humour to Classics. Recent titles include Rain Men by Marcus Berkmann, Utopia by Thomas Moore, Weak at the Top by Guy Browning and Rose Madder by Stephen King. I also enjoy reading non-fiction and have books on subjects including history, science, technology and natural history.

I have an esoteric music collection covering a wide range of styles and covering music both new and old. In addition to popular music I am also building my library of classical titles. I have a particular penchant for the music of Harry Chapin.

As with my music collection my DVD collection covers a range of styles and ages. It also includes feature films, documentaries and series, both comedy and drama. I am also a fan of a number of video podcasts and Internet TV programmes.

I am a keen gamer and my recent play list includes Fallout 3, Dragon Age:Origins and Assassin's Creed on the Xbox 360.

I have an active social life with my friends and family. I enjoy eating and drinking out and, as a member of CAMRA, visit several local beer festivals and for the past 3 years the Great British festival in London. I am also a keen cook who enjoys entertaining at home.

I am an avid watcher of sport, particularly football, cricket and rugby league. I also enjoy walking, especially around Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Scotland and am a keen digital photographer and my recent photos can be found here. I also have a more general website which can be found here.