About Paul
You are reading the website of Paul Nicholls, a 20 year old undergraduate student of Software Engineering at the University of Durham.
As well as being a full time student Paul is also a Software Developer, running VBE Software Development, a Web Designer, a Sound Engineer and a DJ. More details of his hobbies are detailed below, and additionally you can read his Blog as part of this website.
Student
Paul is currently a student at Van Mildert College, part of the University of Durham where he reads Software Engineering in the Computer Science department, as part of this website you can find links to his online resources for this course.
At Van Mildert College Paul is also heavily involved in College affairs, currently he holds the title of JCR Secretary on the Executive Committee - a job which requires him to organise, promote and oversee events in college, as well as administer many of the day-to-day tasks performed by the JCR. Paul is also the head of the JCR PA Committee, and has played a major role in the technical administration of many college and university-wide productions.
Software Developer and Web Designer
Paul’s primary work is in Software Development. As well as studying for his Degree Paul also works freelance on software projects for businesses, and has worked for several companies in the past including Jubilee Clips Ltd (part of the Lumley Robinson Group of Companies).
Web Design is another line of work Paul has been involved in, he has developed many small websites as freelance projects and has recently completed work on a large website for Rainham Mark Grammar School.
Paul’s software and web development enterprises are managed under the name of VBE Software Development, a trading name with its own website, which has further details of Paul’s projects and software currently available for free download.
Sound Engineer and DJ
Both in Durham and in his hometown of Medway, Kent, Paul has worked as worked in sound engineering, as a lighting operator and as a DJ. Paul has extensive knowledge of the technical operation of a wide range of productions, and has worked in everything from Musical Stage Productions to Children’s Parties and in a wide range of venues including Professional Clubs, Halls and even Fields!
Paul, along with his regular DJ partner Jon Ketley are also available to hire for mobile discos and party DJ’ing. They have worked together on a wide range of sets and can cater to most musical tastes.