Research & Development Director
Where were you born and where did you grow up?
Born in Stuttgart Germany, grew up in Sydney Australia
What area of the world do you live in now?
Issaquah, near Seattle, Washington State, USA
How long have you worked here?
26 years full time, with some contracting before that
How long have you worked in IT and software development?
50 years.
What did you study at Uni, or other qualifications...what led you to pick that degree?
BSc in Maths and Physics, because of interest and some ability in mathematics.
What's the most recent venue360 project that you've worked on?
Accounting integration to Xero, which I had created some years ago, along with exports to other accounting systems.
What's the most notable thing you've worked on at our company before venue360?
The first Java web client for IBM midrange systems, which previously could only be interacted with using dumb text-based "green screen" terminals. Many enhancements over the years that made it a significant product line used extensively by large businesses all over the world. My focus more recently has been creating and evolving complex web applications and business logic for large global companies, using the same application server as venue360, to give us greater control, stability and less complexity.
What three words describe you best?
Curious, detail-oriented, unusual.
What is the best holiday you've ever been on?
Camping in the Flinders Ranges north of Adelaide, South Australia.
