Creating a happier world, a better world, a sustainable world is my motivation for life – and Hitchin.

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There are so many opportunities to achieve this that are made stronger if I have your vote to make change happen in the council.

To help us all transition profitably and sustainably to Net Zero, I am studying, part-time, an MSc in Marine Renewable Energy. I have a particular interest in tidal energy capture – it is completely reliable, not depending on sun or wind.

Professionally I’m a Data Protection Officer – a mix of legal and technical problem solving. Previously, I’ve been a Senior Solution Manager, designing and delivering software solutions for many years, a bit of programming and internal consultant. I moved into IT, from engineering, as many people did in the 90s, after gaining an MSc in Computer Science.

I’m married with two adult children. Together with my wife, we grow and make a lot of our own food, keep chickens, ducks, geese, quail, and bees (until they flew away!). For fun we are rebuilding a 60-year-old boat that we will convert to run on solar power.