About me
Life really began for me after school, I went to the army, on completion of basic training I signed up for the leadership course and was sent off to the artillary division gaining the rank of Bombadier, specializing as a surveyor and on the G5 Gun.
I was then given the task of training new recruits, 125 in my department.
Next I went travelling for 3 years picking up jobs here and there, roofing, carpentry assistant, ski and snowboard rentals on the slopes, driver, screen printing…
After this amazing life and learning experience, I entered my professional career stage as can be seen below.
My true passion in life though has always been Horse Racing. My Dad taught me to read the Race Card when I was about 10, it didn’t take long for me to carry a Race Card around with me wherever I went.
My 1st job in the Racing Industry was selling cold drinks, then one day I overheard that a Jockey was looking for an Agent – I closed up shop and with all the confidence of a 16 year old I walked passed security twice and went straight into the weighing room and asked to see the Jockey – I started immediately!
I currently reside in England (Hertfordshire), I’ve been to South Africa, USA, Gibraltar, Mauritius, Netherlands, Budapest, France, Monaco, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Philippines…
My experience:
Horse racing industry
- Tipster and Editor for the largest publication of race cards in South Africa.
- Jockey’s Agent
- Stipendiary Steward
- Apprentice Welfare Officer
iGaming:
- Ladbrokes – Website Manager (Sportsbook, Casino, Poker)
- Jelly Entertainment – Developer Lead (slots)
- Blaze Gaming – Founder/Joint venture (Globalcom), Director, Product Owner. Creation of the Bingo App that was sold to 888.com.
Digital Agency:
- Naked Penguin Boy Ltd – Co-Founder & Director
Digital Marketing Agency specializing in branded games, website design & build, social media, banners, emails etc.