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...

Aug 10 2010

The Optimal Solution

Software developers talking about the "optimal solution" are deluded. Here's why. Read more »

Jun 11 2010

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 »

Jun 10 2010

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 »

Jun 09 2010

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 »

Jun 08 2010

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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