Name:
Gary Bevan

Job Title:
Head of Department: New Technologies & Digital Media

e-mail:
garybevan@canllaw-online.com

Contact no: 
029 20 853186 or mob 07875323005

What I do at Canllaw Online:
Oversee aspects of technologies used at Canllaw Online and developing projects and content for the CREDU Project produced by the 112 Digilabs throughout Wales. This includes the implementation of emerging technologies and training based on these technologies.

Why I’m the best person for this job:
I suppose it’s because of my involvement with New Technology since the late eighties, specifically within the context of youth work and the development of multimedia and art projects.  Plus I can be geeky if the need arises!

Why Canllaw Online and information for young people:
Canllaw Online is fab!!!  Seriously, the work in developing information services for young people is groundbreaking, the impact it has leads to better life choices, self expression and confidence building. It’s a great privilege to part of that.

What I did before Canllaw Online:
How long have you got?  Professional musician, photographer, film maker, youth development worker, arts development worker, college lecturer, submarine captain (not) - the list goes on.

What I want to do, but haven’t done yet:
Recorded a CD of my own music.

What I wanted to be when I was little:
Submarine Captain

Favourite holiday spot:
Malta

Favourite dish:
Pea Soup or Lamb with Rosemary and Mint, or any Thai Fish Curry.

Favourite cartoon character:
Elmer Fudd

Favourite Album:
Led Zeppelin IV or Stevie Wonder, Talking Book

Favourite Music Artist:
Steely Dan…of course

Favourite Book:
One flew Over the Cuckoos Nest.

Favourite Film:
Any Sci-Fi Stuff.

Any weird phobias?
Keels of Boats……..

What I would put in room 101:
Inconsiderate drivers, or just plain daft drivers.

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