More about Nigel
Previously, I have been lead developer of Mahara (2006-2009) while employed at Catalyst IT (whom I had worked for on and off since I was 17). I also wrote GeSHi while at university, and managed the project until 2007, when I handed over the reins to Benny Baumann.
Currently I'm living in Wellington with my friend and co-founder of Shoptime - Martyn Smith. When not furiously writing code, I play football, futsal and guitar.
I am also available to do the odd bit of contracting. Feel free to get in touch regarding anything related to PHP, Perl, PostgreSQL, Linux, website scalability/performance, small website building or training related. Even if I don't have the time, I know a lot of great people in these areas who can help.
From my blog...
The Optimal Solution
Software developers talking about the "optimal solution" are deluded. Here's why. Read more »
How To Convert From Being an IT Geek to an Entrepreneur: Part 5 - Getting Started
The final part of my series - what to do once you have everything you need to quit! Read more »
How To Convert From Being an IT Geek to an Entrepreneur: Part 4 - The Plan
The fourth part of my series is all about the plan - how you intend to make it big once you quit. Read more »
How To Convert From Being an IT Geek to an Entrepreneur: Part 3 - Resources #2: Everything Else
The third part of my five part series on migrating to entrepreneurship is about resources you'll need that aren't money - such as advisors and a co-founder. Read more »
How To Convert From Being an IT Geek to an Entrepreneur: Part 2 - Resources #1: Money
Part two of my series on leaving your IT job for entrepreneurship deals with money - how to get enough to live on and how to keep your costs down. Read more »
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Stuff that I...
- I still find it infuriating that, in 2010, I still can't pause my music while the screensaver is active :/ at 31.8.2010 19:39
- For the record, duct tape doesn't stick well to customwood. at 31.8.2010 18:31
