Chris Foster: About Me

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Summary
History - '80's
'90's
Now - '00's

Summary

I try to have a balanced lifestyle which incorporates working with computer technologies and enjoying the great outdoors.

I taught myself to use everything from software to hardware in computer technologies and at a later stage professional tuition (see below). I try to keep my mind active by trying to be a creative person, by creating web sites (like this one), I do this by using the programs of the trade and this is all started from a very young age.

My hobbies/interests are Computers (no surprise), Tramping, Sailing and I have an active interest in Bays Rovers.

Photo of Chris Foster

History - '80's

I was born 12 weeks early and only weighed 1160 grams. I could have fitted into a small shoe box. I stayed in hospital for 7 weeks before I was allowed home with my Mum and Dad. I fought against the odds to live today. I am very lucky to be alive as I was born too early.

I was born on May 5 1982 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Where I lived for the next 7 years before shifting to North Shore City (Auckland), New Zealand in 1991. Now I am presently still live in North Shore City, New Zealand.

'90's

In the 1990's I had seen a big change in my life. In 1991, I moved with my family to Auckland. Started a new primary school - Torbay and making new friends. I carried on in Scouting, being a Cub at the local scout group - Awatuna Sea Scout Group. Some of my new friends were in Cubs also.

After finishing primary school, I moved to an intermediate school - Northcross Intermediate, this lasted for two years as I progressed through forms 1 & 2. During this time I started Scouts, where I had a lot of fun in sailing boats.

In 1996 I started Long Bay College where I was for the next four years. During my time there I helped out with the college library most days.

At the end of 1997 / early 1998, I started Venturers where I have been travelling around the country, doing lots of outdoor activities.

Now - '00's

In year 2000 I finished my secondary schooling at Long Bay College. I did 7th Form Bursay and started doing MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) qualifications with the help of my school teacher Mr Meyer. I completed Networking Essentials and nearly passing NT4 Server (tried 2 times), while this was hard to complete, by doing this course, it has expanded my knowledge.

One year later (2001), I have started doing a course (scholarship) from ComTech that contains A+, MCSE (again) and a Computing Degree . To date I have completed A+ (Hardware & Software basics) and MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional). I enjoyed my time here as I learn new Microsoft Windows 2000 curriculum and meet lots of other people.

As part of the course (scholarship) was to gain on the job experience, I searched for over 6 months (after Com Tech decided to back out of NZ) before being accepted a job at Bartercard New Zealand as a System & Network Support Administrator.

It is now 2005 and have have been with Bartercard just over 3 years and I am fully enjoying my time. In the next 6 months or so I will be concentrating with my job and my career direction which will include more training.

Here is a link to my C.V. if you wish to look at.