2000s
Peter Lines (Professor, Engineering, 2001) I remember John Aitken (then Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and I suggesting at the Academic Board in the early 1970s that students should be properly trained in typing skills so that they could make quicker and more effective use of the timeshared mainframe computer. We were told by the then Director of the Computer Centre that if students typed more quickly the system would immediately become overloaded!!
Konstantinos (Denis) Kondopoulos (MBA, 2002) After having worked in IT and business skills in a variety of sectors for over a decade, I took my UH MBA dissertation to the next level when I realised its subject and founded Naxtech, an Internet Services company helping businesses grow and attract new customers internationally. Naxtech has attracted interest and customers worldwide (Hilton Hotels in china, Servier Pharmaceuticals, etc) with me leading the way into three main verticals of: Hospitality/ Travel/ Tourism, Pharmaceuticals/ Biotech, Financial Services/ Insurance where Naxtech offers mainly web development and online marketing services. I have also been involved in the sectors a speaker in events such as EyeforTravel Travel Distribution Summit and recently became a Guest Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University (MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management).
Ian Barnett (BSc Geography, 2006) I have recently joined two friends setting up an independent planning consultancy in London and Surrey called FullerLong Planning Consultants. Started in 2009, we offer expert urban planning advice for both the public and private sectors, including homeowners, developers and charities. For more information, please e-mail Ian at
ian@fullerlong.com or visit: www.fullerlong. com
Caroline Lawrence, née Green (BA Hons Marketing, 2007)
I got married in September 2010. My two bridesmaids Natasha and Victoria are also UH Alumni. The wedding took place in Devon and reception party followed at Harpenden House Hotel.
Demi Pilavakis (BSc Psychology, 2008) Together with my brother Yan we’ve recently signed in for managing our sister Despina, who is a singer and was one of the fi nalists in the X Factor 2009. Additionally, she has established herself as a regular performer with her band and has been booked for gigs for the whole summer. As she is in her fi nal year of her degree in Commercial Composition and Technology at the University of Hertfordshire, she has also just released her concept album “Step into the light”. Now she is recording her second mix tape, while the fi rst one will be available on iTunes soon. Check her out at
www.despinasworld. com, Twitter despina289 and at the Facebook fan page Despina Pilavakis.
Jonathan Johnson (BSc Humanities, 2009) I graduated University of Hertfordshire in 2009 with a 2:1 degree in History with Journalism and I currently work as an Assistant Producer for Soccer Saturday at Sky Sports. I have been there for three and a half years, working alongside my degree and have progressed through several positions within the company. I have also had experience of working for the Daily Express and I was Sports Editor for Uni-Verse for the three years I was at UH. I am also currently a freelance journalist for
MLSsoccer.com in America.
Paul Davis (MSc with distinction Environmental Management (AIEMA), 2011)
Undertaking an MSc at the University of Hertfordshire has contributed to the successful completion of one of my career goals. I have always aimed for a career within the Environmental Sector and since graduating I have been fortunate enough to experience work within this sector through establishing my own contracts with construction companies working in London (
paul.davis105@btinternet.com). My year at UH was not all work and as a keen fencer (GB squad 2008) I was able to join the University Fencing Club which competes in the University leagues (BUCS) where we won best fencing team in the South East 2010/2011. My enthusiasm for fencing has aided me in establishing the Paul Davis Fencing Academy (www.pdf-academy.
co.uk), which coaches over 150 children and adults a week. Since 2009 PDFA pupils have won 23 medals at County competitions. I personally still fence, trying to compete during any spare time! Thanks to the University, I am also employed part time by Uno buses, project managing several schemes. Thank you UH!
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