Alan graduated from The University of Greenwich with a BSc Hons in Film and Television production (2008 - 2011) before moving on to gain an MA in Directing Digital Film and Television at Bournemouth University. (2011 - 2012). From there he became self employed as a freelance Media Production Specialist, working in a wide variety of situations ranging from live performance recording to studio productions, promotional videos, music videos and location drama. In 2014 he was invited to teach Studio Production and VFX Production at the University of Greenwich. In 2016 he became a Demonstrator in Media Production/ Studio Production at Bournemouth University. He holds professional qualifications from BBC Wood Norton, ETC and Soundtech. He completed a PGCert in Education in 2017 and is now working on Research towards his Doctorate in Education, having completed his transfer in September 2019.