Born in the picturesque town of Wollongong, NSW, my spirit of adventure took a hold of me at the age of 23. I sold all my possessions, hopped into my car, and drove until I reached the sun-soaked shores of Queensland. The state won my heart, and I've been bleeding maroon ever since. Before the world had truly woken up to the wonders of the World Wide Web, I was already ahead of the curve. As a cur
ious teen, I delved deep into the intricacies of code, laying the foundation for my future. By the time 1996 rolled around and the internet began to reshape our world, I was ready. Within three months, I'd crafted my first website and mastered the then-uncharted territory of Alta Vista's search rankings. By 2001, the 9-to-5 life was history for me, and I fully committed to my passion—launching my own web development business. Two years later, I expanded my offerings to include search engine optimization and soon found myself imparting my knowledge to eager learners in 2009. But life isn't all code and keywords for me. I have a deep-seated passion for genealogy, a love that's led me to embark on a personal project: building a genealogy directory with an ambitious goal of 10 million names. When I'm not tracing back family trees, you'll find me soaking in the great outdoors while camping or cherishing moments with my family and friends. One of my greatest strengths lies in collaboration. When I work with clients, I don't see myself as an outsider; I'm an integral part of their team, dedicated to achieving our shared goals. Here's a little secret: I haven't actually 'worked' a single day since 2001. Because I absolutely love what I do. Every project, every challenge, feels like playtime for me.
