My first job in computing (in the early 1980s) was designing communic- ation systems for disabled people. These comprised simple input devices (with sometimes only a single key) and smart software to interpret them. Later on I moved into publishing and worked for many of the UK's top computer magazines where I had assorted roles ranging from Editorial Assistant, through Deputy Editor, Features Editor, Promotions Coordinator and Cover Disc Editor.
     With the Internet's coming of age I started two companies: one in Ashford, Kent (UK), and the other in Pasadena, California (US). Among other projects the UK company broadcast the world's first fully licensed Internet radio station, while The US company specialised more in e-commerce and database back-ends. I am also the author of two books on computing and several publications for companies such as the UK's Channel 4 TV and the Department of Trade and Industry (now called the Department for Business).
     For the first half of this decade I took some time out to run various pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses both in England and Texas. Having got that out of my system I have returned to my roots of writing and developing. I have been featured on a number of TV and radio programs (both in the UK and the US) and currently work as a freelance author and developer. As well as producing regular features for publications such as Personal Computer World, PC Plus and Web User, I also write fiction, self-help and environmental articles.
     Below you can browse through my on-line portfolio. If you wish to contact me my email address is robin@robinnixon.com.

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