Warren Toomey
Networking Teacher at TAFE Queensland Gold Coast
Queensland, Australia
Summary
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Top SchoolWarren Toomey is a seasoned networking and IT educator with over 34 years in tertiary computer science and information technology, specializing in networking, cybersecurity, operating systems and programming. He has taught and researched at institutions including UNSW@ADFA, Bond University and TAFE Queensland Gold Coast, where he manages the Cisco Academy and delivers diplomas through to bachelor's level. Holding a PhD in computer networks, Warren combines deep academic rigour with practical certification expertise (CCNA, CCAI) and has served as an expert witness in computer network matters. A long-time advocate of Open Source and the history of Unix, BSDs and Linux, he brings historical perspective to modern security and networking practice. Known for a calm, stress-minimizing approach to work, he focuses on passing enthusiasm and practical skills to students and colleagues. Based in Queensland, Australia, he balances scholarly depth with hands-on teaching and real-world consultancy experience.
34 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D, Computer networks, Ph.D, Computer networks at University of New South WalesB.Sc, Computer Science, IIa, B.Sc, Computer Science, IIa at University of New England (AU)Information Technology, Information Technology at Bond University
English, perl, c
Github Skills (93)
lexical-analysis10
bug-reporting10
sega-genesis10
compiler10
pdp10
assembly10
swap10
parsing10
simulate9
msr9
origami9
unlock9
operating-system9
intervals9
power-management9
Programming languages (8)
Github contributions (5)
DoctorWkt/acwj
Oct 2019 - Dec 2022
A Compiler Writing Journey
Contributions:5 reviews, 19 commits, 19 PRs in 3 years 2 months
compilerjourneylexical-analysisparsingc
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