Lancashire born, Shropshire bred.
The 80s baby of an English father and Filipino mother. I spent my early years riding around on my old bicycle in the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge; now a World Heritage Site and old heart of the Industrial Revolution.
In the 90’s we made a move to the other end of the “Eastern Primary” on the outskirts of Telford, where primary/secondary school and sixth form went by in no time at all.
After failed attempts at becoming a fighter pilot and then a medical doctor, I decided to embark on a career in Cancer Biology and Immunology at the University of Bristol. Apart from seeing the original Watson & Crick double helix DNA model, and some amusing lectures on human reproduction, I didn’t fully enjoy my time there.
So I decided to cut my student loan losses, dropping-out over one Christmas. The prodigal son had returned! Short of signing-on at the job centre it wasn’t long before I found part-time work in the local off-license and a place on an IT apprenticeship.
I suppose from there the rest is history. From service desks, Cat5e cabling, web design and software testing to the online Sports Betting & Gaming industry. I’ve muddled my way through a number of engineering and delivery focused roles. I enjoy learning, trying to keep up with the latest / emerging tech and collaborating with other passionate and truly skilled people.
I believe we are part of another technological revolution and I’m genuinely excited to see what the future brings!