richard northcott

Richard Northcott


An enthusiastic Digital Producer / Developer with 20 years' experience in the
Live and Experiential Events Sector

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I pride myself with eye-catching, innovative and memorable solutions to support, entertain and engage attendees no matter what the type of event or experience.

There's much more to me than just software development!

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Skills & Expertise


During the average working day, you will find me:

Development

Coding things up in .net / AS3 (Java)

Graphics

Somewhat of a
Pixel Monkey

API Integrations

Making connected systems talk to each other

Consultancy

Working with clients to define the ultimate solution

RFID

Attention! Big Brother is watching you...

Electronics

Elcectronic systems & circuit design and build

Design for Screen

Good-looking software for all devices

Social Media

Social Media platform integration

Projects


ANALYTICS

RFID Badging and Tracking

EventMetrics
EventMetrics
EventMetrics

Onsite registration services with RFID-equipped badges enables real-time reporting of attendee uptake and activity.
'Hands off' technology in place of optical code scanning; attendees seamlessly checked into / out of sessions and key event locations.

Use the heat mapping function to identify busy/popular areas of the event space.

  • Time-based heat mapping using RFID tracking
  • M&S Bank Arena (formerly 'Liverpool Echo')
  • Introduction to the EventMetrics software platform, from 'The Blitz Connection' technology event

MULTI-CHANNEL EVENTS

Digital Signage

LiveView
LiveView

Keep attendees informed with real-time event information. Extensive skinning options to match client/event branding.

  • 'Timeline' format super-wide digital agenda
  • Features automated alerts / 'Voice of God' announcements
  • Introduction to the 'LiveVIEW' digital signage, from 'The Blitz Connection' technology event

EXPERIENTIAL EVENTS

Interactive Timeline

Timeline
Timeline

For deployment on large-scale horizontal touchscreens (original Microsoft 'Surface'); participants to swipe their way through a brief history of Siemens kitchen appliances.
Attendees control their 'journey', automatic reset to default state if left unattended.


MARKETING

Attendee Profiling

Marketing Week Live
Marketing Week Live

Engaging A/B segmentation activity to identify attendees as either 'artists' or 'scientists', as used at a GES marketing event.
Program launched by scanning attendee's badge, lead capture implemented by registration platform's API.


EVENT AUGMENTATION

Mobile Apps

BCS

Cross-platform apps for British Cardiovascular Society annual conferences; engage the audience pre, during and post-event.

Up-to-date conference agenda and exhibitor information

'Push notifications' for alerting subscribed users


LIVE EVENTS

Getting Social

aoc

Development of 'Twitter Wall' applications for event use

Branding to match client / event requirements

Blacklist and moderation modules allows vetting of tweets before being set live

Clients


A selection of companies I have supported; from small Production Agencies to leading Exhibition Organisers, Investment Banks and Pharmaceuticals

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Tinker


A handful of weird yet wonderful creations fresh from my man-cave

I have a passion for combining software and real-world hardware! Blinky lights are always good...

  • DMX control of 47 Channels
  • Built custom firmware for 7 x Arduino microcontrollers
  • Homemade lamp driver PCBs
  • Matrix of 512 RGB 5mm LEDs
  • Over 2,500 solder joints
  • Programmable microcontroller for custom animations
  • Homemade CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Router
  • Fabricated some of its own parts!

Let's Talk!


Please do give me a shout or email me!

Download my CV for further details of my skills and achievements

+44 (7595) 948736