Employment History
At the time of this page's last update (May 2025), I work full-time at Coder Academy within NextEd. I also, slowly, work for myself at BigfootDS - making video games and open-source tools.
2016 to present
Variety of roles at NextEd
Previously known as iCollege and Redhill Education. Relevant sub-businesses include Coder Academy (previously Coder Factory and Coder Factory Academy) and AIT (also known as Academy of Interactive Technology, previously Academy of Information Technology).
Visit organisationSubject Coordinator, May 2025 to present
Permanent role working exclusively within Coder Academy, delivering and supporting hundreds of tertiary education students per year as they make a career-change into web development with an accredited higher education course. Now also helping staff across multiple departments keep these accredited courses running.
Academic Teacher, February 2022 to May 2025
Permanent role working exclusively within Coder Academy, delivering and supporting hundreds of tertiary education students per year as they make a career-change into web development with an accredited higher education course.
Trainer and Program Coordinator, September 2017 to February 2022
Permanent role shared between Coder Academy and AIT. Assisting and running all sorts of events, including unaccredited short courses and bespoke training, and wrangling new staff into the variety of programs run across multiple schools, libraries, and corporate environments.
Short Course and Workshop Trainer, December 2016 to September 2017
Contract work shared between Coder Academy and AIT. Assisting and running all sorts of events, including unaccredited short courses and bespoke training.
Event Assistant, January 2016 to December 2016
Casual work in the AIT brand, carrying out anything and everything needed to help industry events, marketing events, and general campus life run smoothly.
2015 to present
Variety of roles at BigfootDS
My self-run business, used for freelance and contract work as well as my own video game and software development projects.
Open-source software development, 2022 to present
Building things that help others. Contributing to fun projects through Hacktoberfest, as well as spearheading open-source projects that aid game development and the self-hosted movement.
Game development, 2016 to present
My studies at AIT got me hooked, and I was able to create and publish my own games on platforms such as Google Play and the Nintendo Wii U.
Education, 2017 to 2022
Private tutoring and bespoke training beyond my AIT and Coder Academy work, including tutoring at private schools throughout Eastern Sydney. I now prefer to keep education work managed through my day job at NextEd.
Graphic design, 2015
Before I wrapped my head around programming, I did more visual work: graphic design, photo editing, animation, and freelance contract work. These days, I would much rather be programming.
October to December 2016
Junior Developer, Red Cartel
My first foray into software development, conveniently learning a heap about virtual reality development just as XR became a trending market. This internship lasted a couple of months.
Visit organisation2013 to 2015
Retail Assistant, Bargain Choice
General shopkeeping duties, including point of sale, stock management, and customer service.
2011 to 2012
Junior Team Member, Laserzone Sunshine Coast
Organising rounds of laser tag, wrangling people of all ages, and working in a team through fast-paced, sometimes midnight shifts. Epic as a high-schooler.
Visit organisation2010
Recording Studio Technician, Infinite Beats
Assisting with general music-studio duties and occasional audio editing and mastering at Infinite Beats in Caloundra, Queensland. A sweet high-school job that began as work experience and became roughly a year of casual work.