Timothy Albiges Story
Welcome to my website, I am Tim Albiges, this is my brief story.
After losing the majority of my sight in 2015, I embarked on a journey to retrain in Computing. Starting with a Diploma in Computing (passed with Distinction) at Bournemouth & Poole College, I progressed to a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing at Bournemouth University (First Class Honours). I then began a Master’s by Research, which transitioned into a PhD focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Signal Analysis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
My research involves distinguishing pulmonary auscultation audio of COPD from other respiratory conditions and classifying disease severity. Through my degree, I honed skills in Data Management, Data Mining, Application Programming, Advanced Networking, and Advanced System Development. My research further developed expertise in Machine Learning, Signal Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and AI development for healthcare.
Living with sight loss has driven me to learn and implement accessibility and inclusive technologies. I have incorporated accessible features into my studies and research while mastering programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, and web languages.
Prior to my sight loss, I spent 14 years working in Management within Retail and Hospitality. During this time, I developed management and organisational skills and I achieved significant personal milestones such as trained to run the London to Brighton Ultramarathon. These skills supported me though my sight loss, I have continued to challenge myself through activities like my educational retraining and water-skiing and skydiving.
To support my studies and professional development, I am an active member of the British Computer Society (BCS) and IEEE, where I attend talks, presentations, and engage in Continued Professional Development. As a Committee Member of the BCS Dorset Branch, I contribute to supporting other committee members.
Quotes you may hear me say
"Computer programming are mental models to add behaviour to computers, you don't need to visually see for this, just mentally perceptive."
"Humans have many different senses, not just sight, lets ensure User Interfaces are developed with this in mind, which would increase accessibility."
"You can develop computing systems without including the human users as part of the system. Understanding people is a major part of computing."
"The eyes see what the mind is willing to see."
"Accessibility does not always mean huge costs, it can be as simple as a tactile button stcuk on an inferface or using descriptive/commentary speech instead of spatial vocabulary ("This here", or "Over there")."