Curriculum Vitae
I’ve been in the technology support sector for over three decades. With various companies through that time after building my own small business.
As a polymath there are way too many. So I’ll try not to bore you with the all the details and give you a quick ‘main’ list...
- As a child, my pocket money was spent on cables, bulbs and batteries
- Early jobs out of school: Lithographer, banker, estate agent, receptionist
- I started DJing in the late 80s and occasionally still do it
- I produced and released records in the mid to late ‘90s
- I’ve been gaming on the Xbox with a team for ~25 years
- Working on my truck is not only an interest, it’s necessary
- Obviously as a nomad, I love travelling and experiencing new places
- Although I’m outgoing, I prefer stillness in the company of nature
- Lately I’m enjoying sharing my knowledge and life journey on my blog
Below is the list of my positions where I have dedicated my time and knowledge to helping their respective clients.
Tech Minimalist
Tech Minimalism (Founder) – 2017 to Present in The Netherlands
Removing tech friction, simplify tools, apps and services for better productivity.
Apple Specialist
MacJunky (Founder) – 2007 to Present in The Netherlands
Pro-active Apple IT consulting to professionals and small business.
Head Technical Developer
The Odd Bunch – 2016 to 2018 in The Netherlands
Digital specialist providing support advice and implementation for websites, software solutions, SEO, SEA and video production.
Systems Administrator and Studio Support Engineer
ITN – 1999 to 2007 in the United Kingdom
Overnight studio and IT support for any and all technical issues. Including and not limited to Apple systems and all A/V infrastructure.
- Apple Macintosh specialist, networking and application support
- Overnight responsibility for program output, covering all technical equipment
- Short notice Studio preparation and operation, for sporting overruns and news-flashes
- ENPS server and user support
- Probel analogue and digital Video and audio matrices
- NT administration and application support
- System Administrator Support
- Daily archiving and storage of all ITN computer systems (Unix, NT and Macintosh)
- Quantel support, Paintbox, Hal, Editbox and Picturebox
- Silicon Graphics support and maintenance
- Radio Studio Support, Dave, DCS, Dalet and ISDN links
- Sony Betacam and Odetics Cart maintenance and operation
- SSL and Neve broadcast consoles
- Audio engineering support
Technical consultant
Stirling Audio – 1996 to 1999 in the United Kingdom
In charge of the Apple Macintosh and Audio recording software/hardware installations.
- Apple Macintosh Support and installations
- Music and Post Pro Studio installation, support and training for various systems
- ProTools, Audio hardware and software including digital mixing desks
- Logic Audio digital recording software
- Otari Radar multitrack recording hardware
- Multi FX units
- Onsite installations of systems and continuing support
- Front-line Support to clients via email and telephone
Technical Support Engineer
DV247 / Digital Village – 1993 to 1996 in the United Kingdom
Part of original team setting up and establishing the Digital Village company in Barnet North London.
- Accounting and daily book keeping of sales
- Apple Macintosh Support and training
- Customer consultation
- Multi platform MIDI applications
- Audio system solutions
- Audio/Video Installations
- Training and Demonstrations
- Customer support