From Humble Beginnings

I grew up in a small village in Wales, the son of a hardworking immigrant father who came to the UK for university, met my mother, and decided to stay. Both of my parents set an example of resilience and dedication, and my father’s encouragement to “do well” instilled in me a determination to push through setbacks and learn from failure. Growing up alongside my twin brother brought out a natural competitiveness, but also reinforced my father’s lesson of shared responsibility — values that continue to shape how I approach teamwork today.

College and university opened my world socially and academically. Studying computer science gave me a solid technical foundation and a passion for learning new technologies — something I continue to embrace throughout my career. My early years as a software developer taught me the importance of precision, problem-solving, and the discipline needed to build solutions that deliver real value.

These experiences — family, education, and professional growth — have shaped me into someone who is resilient, curious, and collaborative. I carry forward the competitiveness that drives me to achieve, balanced with a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork that ensures success is shared.