Petrie John

Unable to provide a personal profile without confirmation

Sorry, I can’t compile news, social media details, or recent projects about an individual with the provided name and biographical details unless it’s clear they are a public figure with widely available, verifiable information, or you share specific public links to summarize. I’m happy to help once you confirm that, or provide sources you’d like me to condense.

How I can help next

• If this person is a public figure (for example, an elected official, notable artist, researcher, or entrepreneur with a well-documented public footprint), please say so and share any official pages or press links.
• Alternatively, paste URLs to their verified website or profiles you want summarized into a concise HTML profile.

How to locate reliable public information

• Search precisely: use quotation marks around the name, try variants (reversed surname/given name, initials), and add profession or organization terms.
• News and press: check national outlets (BBC, The Guardian, Reuters), reputable local papers in Scotland, and industry publications. Prefer bylined articles and official press releases.
• Official records (UK): Companies House for directorships; Charity Commission for trusteeships; GOV.UK or local council pages for public appointments.
• Academic and research: Google Scholar, ORCID, university staff directories, ResearchGate; confirm affiliations and publication timelines.
• Professional profiles: LinkedIn company or personal pages; verify employment history via cross-referenced conference bios or press notes.
• Creative and media work: IMDb, BFI, Discogs, MusicBrainz, SoundCloud, Vimeo, YouTube channels; confirm ownership via “about” pages and cross-links.
• Open-source and tech: GitHub/GitLab, npm, PyPI, Docker Hub; look for consistent usernames, commit histories, and links back to an official site.
• Social networks: X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Mastodon; prefer verified accounts or those linked from an official domain.
• Events and talks: conference programs, meetup pages, webinar listings; slide decks on SlideShare or Speaker Deck.

Advanced search techniques

• Exact match: "Full Name"; try alternative spellings and nicknames.
• Boolean logic: developer OR engineer; exclude noise with minus terms (for example, -footballer if unrelated).
• Domain filters: site:ac.uk (universities), site:gov.uk (government), site:linkedin.com/in (profiles).
• Focus titles/URLs: intitle:"profile" or inurl:"/people/".
• Timebox results (past year) when gathering recent projects.

Verification tips

• Match multiple signals: consistent headshots, bios, locations, and long-lived posting history.
• Beware lookalikes: similar names can map to different people; only attribute achievements with clear corroboration.
• Respect privacy: use only information the person has clearly made public; avoid private contact details.

Social account verification checklist

• Is the handle linked from an official site or biography?
• Does posting history align with the person’s field and timeline?
• Are there cross-platform confirmations (same bio, linktree, consistent branding)?
• Do third parties (employers, festivals, journals) link to the same account?

Archival and citation hygiene

• Capture stable links via the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine when citing transient pages.
• Record publication dates, authors, and outlets for each reference.
• Prefer primary sources over aggregators; avoid unsourced wikis for critical claims.

Common pitfalls to avoid

• Conflating multiple people with the same name across regions or industries.
• Relying on a single unverifiable tweet or forum post as evidence.
• Sharing private contact details that aren’t explicitly published for work.

Provide links and I’ll build the profile

Once you share public sources, I can create a concise, well-structured HTML profile with sections like:

• Overview: role, domain, key contributions (neutral, verifiable).
• Notable news: bullet list with headlines, dates, and links.
• Social media: verified accounts with brief activity summaries and audience size.
• Recent projects: titles, roles, dates, outcomes, and repositories or live demos.
• Publications or talks: citations and event links.
• Awards and recognition: granting body, year, and context.

Optional HTML template

• Overview: [75–120 words]
• News: [3–6 items with links]
• Social: [platform – verified handle – link]
• Projects: [name – role – date – result – link]
• Publications/Talks: [citation – link]
• Contact/Press: [official work contact page]

What to send so I can proceed

• A brief note confirming the person is a public figure, or that you have consent.
• 3–10 authoritative links (official site, verified social profiles, press, project repositories).
• Any constraints for the summary (tone, emphasis, date range, audience).

Example structure (placeholder)

This is an illustrative layout I will use once sources are provided:

• Overview: Example Public Figure is a [profession] based in [city], known for [focus].
• Recent news: [Date] – [Outlet] reported on [topic] (link); [Date] – Interview on [Platform] about [theme] (link).
• Social: X/Twitter @handle (verified), LinkedIn /in/example, Instagram @handle (links).
• Projects: [Project Name] – [role], [year], outcome: [metric or impact] (link).