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About

Hey! I’m Michael,

My fascination with internet technologies took root in 1992 when I established my first dial-up connection, sparking a lifelong enthusiasm that has profoundly influenced both my professional path and personal interests. I cut my teeth on early platforms like IRC and ICQ, witnessing their initial boom and later tracking ICQ’s fade as newer systems rose to prominence. This experience paved the way for me to dive into more sophisticated setups, eventually leading me to the rollout of servers and networks in data centres.

I’m driven by a love for technology and travel—whether I’m crisscrossing the planet, ticking off every destination I can, discovering hidden gems, flying on state-of-the-art aircraft like the Airbus A380 in 2018 or the Airbus A350 today, or cruising aboard a groundbreaking vessel like Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas in 2024. Traveling solo fuels an exhilarating journey of self-discovery, brimming with unforgettable experiences.

Countries Visited

  • Aruba Aruba
  • Bahamas Bahamas
  • Canada Canada
  • Curaçao Curaçao
  • Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
  • Fiji Fiji
  • French Polynesia French Polynesia
  • Hati Hati
  • Jamaica Jamaica
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Singapore Singapore
  • New Zealand New Zealand
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • United States United States

Work History

While it might be labeled as my work history, I’ve never felt like I’ve worked a day in my life, since I’ve always genuinely loved what I do—and still do to this day.

VentraIP
Jul 2009 Present
• Data Center Technician
As a co-founder of VentraIP, I played a key role in launching the company to address the lack of competitive hosting options in Australia, fueled by a vision to drive innovation through VIPControl and to build and sustain Synergy Wholesale from its inception into the leading wholesale domain name platform it remains today. Initially reliant on other providers’ wholesale services, we decided to take full control by securing accreditations from auDA and ICANN, reducing our dependence on third parties and distinguishing ourselves from being just another hosting and domain reseller.
AussieHQ
Jun 2009 Jul 2009
• Special Projects
The directors of Jumba agreed to the acquisition by AussieHQ, a Canberra-based web hosting and dedicated servers company. I relocated to Canberra along with other staff from Jumba’s Melbourne office, continuing to uphold the Jumba brand under its new ownership.
Jumba
Oct 2005 Aug 2007
• Founder, Director
Jumba arose from a rebranding initiative, crafted to deliver a more memorable, easily discoverable, and unique one-word identity, while continuing to uphold the exceptional service and support standards that Alternative Web Services was renowned for.
Alternative Web Services
Jul 2001 Oct 2005
• Founder, Managing Director
Alternative Web Services (AWS) was born out of the need from local businesses on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for affordable web hosting and email solutions, at a time when the only alternatives were large telecom providers or a handful of specialised overseas firms.
Affordable Computers
Jul 1997 Mar 2003
• Computer Technician
This was my first full-time 9-5 job after school, and I absolutely loved it. The demanding tasks, long hours, and hands-on repairs gave me priceless learning experiences, but above all, it was the incredible team I worked with that stood out. I was fortunate to have a flexible boss who needed a website domain name, and email. This sparked my journey into understanding these requirements, ultimately leading me to where I am today—offering these services across Australia.