Sukhbinder Basra – Information Systems Officer

I am orginally from Mumbai -India. I graduated with Degree in Chemistry and a diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering from Mumbai University. I have worked with clients like Citibank, Singapore Airlines, Quantas Airways, etc as a resident Computer Hardware Engineer for 5-6 years In Mumbai.

After coming to UK in 1996, I studied Masters in Information Technology from De Montfort University, Leicester. Prior to this I did odd jobs with Marks and Spencers, Next Directory, etc.

I joined LDICN project of Leicester City Councilthis in June 2004. My role in this project is made up of:

1. Website and Consultation forms

Designing, developing and maintaining ldicn website
I also train people to create and edit pages on this website such as Partnership Board pages
I create easy to understand survey questionnaires using images

2. Making written information easier to understand

Some recent examples of this work are:

Leicester City Council’s Disability Equality Report and Action Plan,
Revenue and Benfit Department’s – Housing and Council Tax benefit application form and the information booklet
Leicestershire Constabulary Leaflets – How to keep your garages and sheds safe, Neigbourhood Policing, etc
Leicester Shire Promotions Ltd – A guide for business in and around Leicester on How to make yoyr services accessible to all

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3. Creating interactive DVDs

Researching for the information to be included on the DVD
Struturing the flow of the information researched which is easier to undertsand
Designing the flow of the information such as links and navigation
Designing the layout, the menu buttons, etc
Designing the booklet, the poster to go with the DVD