Directory:Gavin Smith
| Gavin Craig Smith Gav | |
 Gavin Smith (2007) | |
| Residence | Template:Country data UK Guildford, Surrey, [[Country_Name:=United Kingdom|UK]] |
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| Born | [[Birth Date:=1984-05-31|1984-05-31]] Durban, [[Country_Name:=South Africa|South Africa]] |
| Known for | Whit, Creativity, and Diplomacy |
| Occupation | Software Engineer, Professional Blogger |
| Contact | [http://www.blogapro.com BlogaPro] |
Gavin Smith is a software engineer and well-known professional blogger. He is the oldest child of three, born in Durban, South Africa to Ronnie and Heather Smith. In 1997, he moved with his parents to the south-east USA, settling in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gavin has since relocated to Guildford, Surrey in the south-eastern part of the UK, just outside of London.
Resume Information
In 2002, Smith enrolled at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA on the Hope Scholarship as a Chemistry major with intentions to become a Chemical Engineer. After a full semester of University, he soon uncovered his passion in software development after signing up for a introductry Computer Science class. For every single one of the next four (4) semesters, Smith made the Dean's honor list. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Smith was forced to abandon his degree to move to the UK.
In August, 2004, Smith enrolled at The University of Reading as a Computer Science student under the School of Systems Engineering. Mr. Smith graduated from the The University of Reading in 2007 with the highest grade-point average in the Computer Science Department. He was appropriately awarded the Hockney Prize for "The Best Student in Computer Science". Despite being accepted into the University of Kent in Canterbury as MSc student to study 'Distributed Systems and Networks', Smith decided to enter the workforce as software engineer.
In November 2007, Smith joined Livewire Digital Limited based in Epsom, Surrey, UK. He writes software solutions for problems related to real-time video and network communications. Smith is one the team members developing the 'Media Desk HD' solution for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09.
Smith has expanded his interests to include 'professional blogging'. Smith has since setup BlogaPro, a site that teaches individuals how to make money blogging which has been running since its inception in May, 2008.
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| Period | Employer | Title | Salary | Experience | Occupation | NAICS |
| 2007-Present | [[Employer_Name1:=Livewire Digital Ltd|Livewire Digital]] | Software Engineer | Not Disclosed | 1 year | [[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Applications software, computer, packaged|Software Engineer]] | 511210 |
| 2008-Present | [[Employer_Name1:=Self-Employed|BlogaPro]] | Professional Blogger | Not Disclosed | 2 year | [[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Publisher|Publisher]] | 516110 |
Personal Information
I spend a lot of time parked in front of the computer. More often than not, it is not by choice. When I'm not blogging or writing software, I like to go for a walks.
Keeping fit is an ongoing goal; running is my favorite past-time. I also enjoy listening to music (while driving I might add), playing the guitar, and fishing. I own two fresh-water aquariums which are my pride and joy.
In my spare time, I love finding new ways to make money. I often refer to it as an obsession.
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Physical: Caucasian Male, 68 inches, 135 pounds, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes • Education: [[Education_Level1_Degree:=BS|BS]], [[Education_Level1_Major:=Computer Science|Computer Science]], [[Education_Level1_Institution:=The University of Reading|The University of Reading]], 2007; • Professional: Software Engineer • Member of: [[Association:=British Computing Society|British Computing Society (BCS)]] • Political party: [[Political_Party:=Conservative Party|Conservative Party]] • Religion: [[Religion:=Christian|Christian]] • Marital status: Single - • Children: 0 • Relations: 0 • Interests: Programming, Music, Blogging, Fishing, Computer Science |
Photo gallery
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External links
- About Gavin Gavin's autobiography
- BlogaPro Wiki Make-money-blogging directory
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