I have been interested in computers from a young age having received my first computer "Amstrad CGA" at the age of 8 and coding small games in basic around the age of 11. Since then I have never looked back and have been privileged to watch the growth/expansion of Personal Computers, Networks and the birth of the Internet.

I believe education through both formal study and work experience is the cornerstone to life. My focus over the last ten years has been to gain both academic and work experience within a variety of industries. I have been able to gain both Business and Information Technology roles and within these roles experience the implementation of technology based business processes. It is this skill set learnt through experience from both user and technologist that i draw upon when analysing and developing web based applications.

1997 saw me staring my professional career in the fashion industry and commencing studies which lead to an Advanced Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing. Working within the areas of product development and production allowed me to gain great experience on large projects such as the Sydney Olympic 2000 Games, launch of Katie's 1626 label and Crossroads label, the design of various company uniforms such as Mac Donald's, Taronga Zoo and Coke Cola.

In the year 2000 I commenced formal Information Technology studies with a Scholarship in Network Engineering. Over the next four years I completed various certificates in Information Technology, Diploma in Network Engineering, Advanced Diploma in E-Security as well as industry certifications (MSCA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, CNA Certified Novell Administrator) and completed studies with the Cisco Networking Academy.

In 2004 I started to gain greater exposure in web technologies and strengthened my skills through e-business analysis for web design and development projects. In 2005 I decided to freelance within the area of web design and development and complete my studies in the Bachelor of Applied Computing with Southern Cross University at the Lismore Campus.

Having received high academic marks for my Bachelors Degree I was awarded the Faculty of Commerce and Management Honours Scholarship in 2008. Currently undertaking an Honours Research Degree in Information Technology with Southern Cross University in the area of web site navigation and the application of cognitive load theory.

My current work focus is in the area of Open Source Web Application Development focusing in module development for Drupal Content Management Framework and Google Open Social.

During my whole academic and working career I have focused on making technology work for people. I am a strong believer of simplistic user interface design and empowering people through technology. I believe the internet is still in its early stages and find excitement with the knowledge of what is yet to come.

I am enthusiastic and excited about what the future holds for the internet and believe we are still at the very beginning of this technology with leaps and bounds still to be achieved.

 

I believe there's more innovation ahead of us than behind us.
Jeff Bezos

We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery.
HG Wells

 

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