Stephen Bathgate, BSc, BSc, PGDip

 

Software Engineer, Biometrics, Surveys & Statistics Division

Stephen joined Forest Research in 2003, where he has specialised in the implementation of scientific outputs as software components. He obtained a BSc in Chemistry at Edinburgh University, a PGDip in Software Technology from Napier University and a BSc in IT and Computing from the Open University. Prior to joining Forest Research Stephen worked as a research scientist then a software engineer in various private sector establishments.

Current role

Software Engineer, Biometrics, Surveys & Statistics Division

Responsibilities include software project specification, software design, software quality assurance, software programming, database design, integration and testing.

Current programmes

Deer population dynamics model
Deer population forecasting application, initially developed in MS Excel with VBA and now being constructed as a standalone system

Establishment management information system
Best practice decision support system for establishment, initially aimed at upland conifer restocking. Web delivered system with linkages to:

• Ecological Site Classification
• HaRPPS - a decision support system to provide forest and woodland managers with information related to the effects of forestry operations on species and habitats
• Hylobius Management Support System

Hylobius management support system
An application for predicting likely tree losses attributable to Hylobius beetles

Newlands document management system
Internet application facilitating centralised storage of documents from the Newlands programme led by the Land Regeneration Unit.

Private sector forecast
Desktop woodland production forecasting for the private sector

Timber quality model
Timber straightness and green log forecasting components

Affiliations and achievements

• Member of the Institute of Analysts and Programmers.

Research areas

• Software platform interoperability.