School of Cognitive and Computing Sciences

University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QH

To whom it may concern,

Walter M. O’Brien 2 July 1996

I was personal tutor for Walter O’Brien while he was a student at the University of Sussex. As such I received reports from his academic tutors and met with him each term to discuss progress. Walter consistently gained coursework grades at first class or upper 2.1 level. His tutors record that he is “an enthusiastic student, clearly prepared to work hard”, “very well motivated” and that “all aspects of the problem were tackled carefully and well”.

My impression of Walter is that he is intelligent, hard working and determined to succeed. He takes a thoroughly professional approach to programming and has a very good understanding of commercial needs and opportunities.

I have no hesitation in recommending him to a potential employer.

Yours sincerely
Dr Mike Sharples