Andrew Hawken

Hi, I'm Andrew.

I was born in the 80s, a child of the 90s and a teenager of the naughties. Pop star posters, tape cassette (and CD) Walkman's and sneaking out after dark.

Accomplished ballroom dancer and continuing guitar hero* instrumentalist since 2011. I have an opening for a drummer. Everybody sings, and the only requirement is enthusiasm.

I enjoy meditation and being in the company of one. I read as many books as I can. I take small parts from each one and share them with you.

I have two dogs that are total opposites of each other. Boy/girl, black/white, small/big. You get the picture. The only thing they have in common is their mutt ancestry. One of them doesn't know they're a dog.

I started my career in IT, but I'm no longer a technician. Sorry, I don't fix computers anymore, but I have plenty of 'back in my day' stories and how-to's. It's time to start sharing them. 

As a teacher, I love the lightbulb moment. If it could put food on the table, I'd share everything I could offer for free.

I get invested in long movies that take hold of my emotions. Isn't that what life is, after all? Don't be surprised if I recommend you watch a film or a TV episode for homework. 

Strive satisfied that you did your best, even if it wasn't as good as the previous day. Pay every good deed forward. No matter how small (or the cost). 

From January 2003 to December 2012, I owned and operated an internet hosting business called RoyceSoftware. Primarily to provide low-cost Linux-based website hosting and development of the odd website by request. At its peak, I managed 300+ domains over about 100 customers.

From January 2005 to December 2015, I owned and operated an internet radio station: CHGRadio. Volunteer radio announcers developed and honed their public speaking skills through mentoring and coaching. Some have even gone on to professional careers. 

From January 2005 to August 2010, my wife and I owned and operated a managed services provider: AdvanceIT. Primarily to fill a gap in available IT Services in the town that we lived in. We also did some contracted projects for TAFE NSW.     

*We have all the guitar hero games on Xbox 360, four guitars, a drum kit and a microphone. Everybody sings so that no one knows who can't. There's always room for backup singers/standby guitarists and drummers. Somebody needs to fetch the beer, as not all guitar heroes wear capes.