Been in IT since 1970. Lived through cards, floppies, hard disks, PCs, mobile phones, Internet, networks and now AI.

Programmer / Systems Analyst / IT Manager / Consultant / IBM Partner / CEO x 3. It has been enjoyable and exciting.

Based in Queensland, Australia but have also worked in the USA, and Asia.

Still excited and motivated by the IT world and involved in developing a couple of apps using Replit (which I love!).

Having also lived through outsourcing to Pakistan, India, the Philippines and Nigeria, I can now achieve at least one days work every minute using Replit.

I have many app ideas but started with a personal one and one for the younger generation.

https://www.mindpets.com.au - a P2P app that connects Pet Owners to Pet Minders and to Pet Services simply and directly.

7.7 million households (73%) own a pet. (31.6 million pets!)

Over 50% plan to travel this year, resulting in millions of families driving or seeking pet friendly accommodation.

I believe that this app obviously translates to the USA market also.

If you are interested, please contact me.

https://www.simplebudgets101.com and (https://www.simplebudgets.com.au) - inspired by Outdoor Boys’ Luke Nichols presentation to the George Mason Law School graduates in May 2026.

"No-one knows what the future holds and what changes that we will live through but, if you have savings behind you, you will have options. Living pay-check to pay-check leaves you with no options and is not a great place to be.

That is why everyone needs a budget — to be able to clearly see what you are earning, what you are spending, and to get started with a savings plan."

Simple Budgets analyses what you are spending and helps to decide where you can save and to generate options.

If anyone has the time and inclination. I would welcome the opportunity to review my design and discuss the functions and strategies.

I would also appreciate any help with testing and will reciprocate in any way that helps you.

I am interested in “sweat equity” projects and can hopefully add value to your projects.

Regards,

Ian