I started programming in about 1981 while working as an Electronics Design Engineer, developing embedded binary code for controllers, using pen and paper (we didn't have desktop computers).

I have a Masters degree in Systems Development from Charles Sturt University, an MCP in Access Development, MCAD.Net and MCSD.Net, and have co-authored a book on Access 2003 VBA. I'm also a Senior Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and a Professional Member of IEEE.

I have a great interest in martial arts (having continuously studied it for 40+ years), Human-computer interaction (HCI), physics, philosophy, psychology, law, and Hoplology (the study of human combat and warfare).