Biography

My career began in radio, as an announcer and producer for Triple J and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Around this time, in the mid-1990s, I started designing and publishing on the web.

I studied at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, made guest appearances on radio in Holland and New Zealand, and hosted internet radio programs in the USA (many years before podcasts became a thing).

"I have been building on the internet from its earliest days."

I worked as a freelance music journalist and as a copywriter for Australian record labels. I designed a successful website — The Hangout of Unknown Bands. And after a decade in radio and music, I entered a completely new field — early childhood education.

I trained as a teacher, became a children's service director, and later a trainer and assessor. Simultaneously, I maintained my freelance work in digital communications. My clients were small businesses, SEO agencies and publications.

As a journalist, I wrote for The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, SBS, and news.com.au. My background in teaching allowed me to write (and design websites) about education, and my experience as a competitive boxer allowed me to write as a sports reporter. One of my favourite moments was live reporting during the Olympic trials.

"Writing and designing allowed me to live the digital nomad lifestyle."

I worked and travelled across Australia, Asia and Russia. While on the road, I returned to university to study internet communications and fine arts at Curtin University. I then studied photography and videography through private tuition.

Out of all the places I travelled to, I finally settled in Goolwa on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. My life is a lot slower and quieter here, but that's perfect. Since moving here, I have been working on larger websites involving data and complex forms of content. I also worked briefly as a family and documentary photographer.

I currently work from home as an independent consultant. I am now able to share my thirty years of experience with others.