Personal Profile:

What I do now!

I am currently studying full time doing my BEngTech degree at CPIT. I have worked in the electronics industry for a couple of years designing test jigs and writing automation software for electronics testing in production processes.

I have also worked with customers on design development and full technical support, both from New Zealand and overseas. I have good industry experience in production management, documentation and employee training.

In recent times I have studied Java programming and Apache web server administration to add to my experience with Visual Basic programming. Network administration is another area of experience for small business systems and I have my Cisco CCNA qualification in this area.

I have worked on contract developing office application software, business network deployment, and technical support for both electronics and computer systems. This site is part of my growing experience in these areas, hosting this site from my own home network on a dedicated server.

What I did before!

Prior to this I worked as a Cabinetmaker and Wood carver in the Furniture manufacturing industry for 12-14 years making reproductions of antique and period furniture. During that time I also spent a few years in different departments doing furniture polishing, upholstery and machining.

I spent some time running my own business doing work from yacht fitting to kitchen design, joinery, wood carving, one-off furniture production and project management. After years of working in the trade I decided that computers and electronics would be a great option for retraining after repairing a computer I was given in payment for a bad debt. This brings to where I am today.