Mechanical Engineer, currently developing multi-axis Custom Rug tufting machines, and control systems for Industrial Embroidery machines (Schiffli).

Previously involved in:

- Design of Industrial Power Transmission equipment and systems (gearboxes, drive systems etc), mostly for heavy mining applications

- Invention of controlled conveyor tensioning systems

- Large conveyor drivehead design and manufacture

-Active in car rallying for 20+ years, including building, modifying, driving. Last car Mitsubishi Evo4 (ex Ralliart).

-Climbed Mt . Kilimanjaro (5892m) at 50 years of age.