Michael Walmsley's Profile

Birth: 14/04/85, Auckland, New Zealand

Family: 10 people- dad, mum, 4 younger sisters and 3 younger brothers

Education

• Highschool at Church College of New Zealand, 1998-2002

• BE(Hons) in Software Engineering at the University of Waikato, 2003-2008

• PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waikato, 2009-2012

Work Experience

• 2003-2004 & 2007-2009, software developer with the Waikato University Energy Group
• 2007-2009, software developer on Expeditee project at the University of Waikato
• 2004-2006, served a two year full time volunteer mission principally at own expense in Tokyo Japan
• 2001-2002, research assistant at NIWA scientific research centre
• 1997-1999, regular performer on national TV show, McDonalds Young Entertainers
• 1996, owner of lawn mowing business, Mission Mowing Services
• 1990-present, entertainer performing as part of a family business

Programming Languages: Java, C#, C++, Visual Basic, VBA, HTML and JSP.

Natural Languages: English and Japanese, but have just started learning Spanish and Maori.

Hobbies: I enjoy singing, playing the piano and recording music. I am a sports fanatic and especially enjoy cricket, tennis, marathon running, cycling, kayaking, volleyball, soccer, touch, table tennis, rugby and golf. I also enjoy hiking and camping with my family. Also heavily involved in Church activities and programmes.

Religion: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon)