John Allwork

John Allwork graduated from Sheffield University where he developed an interest in computers and gained his MSc at UMIST. After two years working for ICL as a design engineer, he returned to UMIST where he graduated with a PhD in ‘Design and Development of Microprocessor Systems’. He worked for several years in technical support and as manager in electronics distribution, working closely with Intel engineers and later designing Inmos Transputer systems. Having taught electronics at Manchester Metropolitan University, he retired in 2011 but retained his interest in electronics and programming. His other occupations consist of traveling, walking, geocaching and spending time on his allotment.