-Disruptive technology developmentIan Moss (the legendary guitar player from Cold Chisel) and myself formed FOMOfx, the trading name for TCI. It is an innovative IP developer and manufacturer, currently marketing 'Virtual Jeff PRO' (VJP). This is a fully updated version of Virtual Jeff Mk 1, which won an Australia Good Design award and a NAMM USA 'Best In Show' award. All the patented technologies were developed in Australia and replace mechanical methods used for over 60 years. VJP has… Show more -Disruptive technology developmentIan Moss (the legendary guitar player from Cold Chisel) and myself formed FOMOfx, the trading name for TCI. It is an innovative IP developer and manufacturer, currently marketing 'Virtual Jeff PRO' (VJP). This is a fully updated version of Virtual Jeff Mk 1, which won an Australia Good Design award and a NAMM USA 'Best In Show' award. All the patented technologies were developed in Australia and replace mechanical methods used for over 60 years. VJP has numerous features that are impossible mechanically and it solves the constant tuning problems of the legacy versions.We now have another game-changing product, vOL PRO, about to launch. We use a direct-to-consumer sales model (D2C) with three online stores and fulfillment from New Jersey, USA. We have partnered with Thomann GmbH (Europe's largest music instrument retailer) to provide D2C services to 19 countries in Europe. Show less

- Control Systems designI started VIR AV to provide services as a consultant designer and programmer to the audio-visual industry. The company has a long track record in control system design and bullet-proof coding. These services were utilised by local and international corporations, Defence and Police services, leading universities, local government etc. My background in micro-controllers contributed greatly to resolving complex programming issues, while my years of… Show more - Control Systems designI started VIR AV to provide services as a consultant designer and programmer to the audio-visual industry. The company has a long track record in control system design and bullet-proof coding. These services were utilised by local and international corporations, Defence and Police services, leading universities, local government etc. My background in micro-controllers contributed greatly to resolving complex programming issues, while my years of involvement in computer science and cognitive processing were instrumental in developing critical-use systems and intuitive user interfaces.Selected clients:- IBM- Optus- University of Sydney, University of NSW- Department of Defence- RAAF- NSW Police- PBL- Clemenger BBDO- George Institute for Global health Show less

- Virtual reality products- Cognitive systemsVIR Systems was founded to develop and market products in the virtual reality and computer games fields. I had invented an autonomous attitude sensing system, ideal for those industries. The system was developed into a cordless, attitude sensing joystick - the VIR One - for computer games.I had to devise several novel methods and technologies for the product e.g. a novel sensing device, artificial intelligence firmware… Show more - Virtual reality products- Cognitive systemsVIR Systems was founded to develop and market products in the virtual reality and computer games fields. I had invented an autonomous attitude sensing system, ideal for those industries. The system was developed into a cordless, attitude sensing joystick - the VIR One - for computer games.I had to devise several novel methods and technologies for the product e.g. a novel sensing device, artificial intelligence firmware, non-linear control, ultra low-power communications and extended battery life. I presented a paper on these technologies at the ANZIIS-IEEE, 1992 world conference. It's likely to still be the highest slew-rate, attitude-sensing controller in the domestic virtual reality world. I lived in China to manage the mass manufacturing of the product and designed the production QC/QA systems; I then spearheaded the international marketing, selling over $15 million of units (in 1996 $$$) until being licensed off to an international corporation in 1996.Selected partners:- Vivitar Europe- Vivitar USA- VictorMaxx Virtual Reality Systems- One For All Europe Show less

- Music production- Recording Engineer- ProgrammerIn the mid-seventies I migrated from being a session musician to the other side of the studio window. I started as a recording engineer - a pursuit I still enjoy - but quickly took on the producer role. These were the heady days of the record industry, with technology advancements in leaps and bounds, huge record sales and budgets to match. I was fortunate to work with many of the leading lights of those days and continue to… Show more - Music production- Recording Engineer- ProgrammerIn the mid-seventies I migrated from being a session musician to the other side of the studio window. I started as a recording engineer - a pursuit I still enjoy - but quickly took on the producer role. These were the heady days of the record industry, with technology advancements in leaps and bounds, huge record sales and budgets to match. I was fortunate to work with many of the leading lights of those days and continue to have an active involvement in the industry. As a side note, it was the prospect of applying computer automation to recording consoles that sparked my initial interest in programming. I started programming in machine language and assembler as my escape valve from long days in the studio. I went on to write software for acoustic analysis, studio management and a novel tape filing system. These started my transition to a life in computer-based technology development.Selected artists:- Cold Chisel- Midnight Oil- Air Supply- Hoodoo Gurus- The Cockroaches (latterly, The Wiggles)- John Williamson- Tommy EmmanuelI also worked on projects with international artists like: Police, Duran Duran and Elvis Costello. Show less