Team Member : Michael G. Code Team Member: Mchael Position: Director Age: 32Work Experience: Marketing: When 15 years old had a business managing direct mail databases, managing 8 people for one year. Had 4 years in computer training, helping people in businesses and home users back in the late 80's eary 90's. Worked at Communications Research Institute as part of a team focused on user interfaces for remote communications as well as bug testing applications. Spent 5 years in marketing for a small successful management consultancy handling marketing of innovative software products developed by the company. Have always found computers to be very empowering. When 13 years old copied all software available just to be able to load them up and be awed by their magic. Beliefs about position on team: 'My position involves providing direction as well as coordinating all functions and roles of people for M6.Net to reach its vision and goals.' Likes the most about working at M6.Net:'It's a clean canvas in an undefined industry so one can construct something totally new. We can redefine the principles and values of a business by constructing from scratch how it should be run: all people are equal-how you work not how you look is what counts - people must work to fullfull their purpose. A good manager is artful at bringing and inspiring the right people to come together and do great things. People work here because they love their craft, for passion, not just for money.' Interests and Dreams for the Future: ' I would love to watch M6.Net keep growing and create innovations that help humanity leap to greater things. Humanity as a whole - and that includes every person. I would like to live on a rural property, and am interested in ancient history, consciousness of humanity and I study Hebrew. I love skateboarding with my kids and would like to get air on a vert ramp, that's a big goal for me!' What did you want to be when you were a kid? Wanted to be a fighter pilot, but am color-blind. I am glad it worked out the way it has, as what is ultimately required of a fighter pilot is not me - pulling 9gs and mach 2.5, I could handle that though.

Team Member: GavinCode Team Member: D.J PeeksPosition: Network Operations Age: 25Credentials: Been breaking, exploring, and repairing computers for 13 years. Currently working on Information Technology diploma. Work Experience: Started in technical support, been working for M6.Net for 3 years.Beliefs about position on team: ‘How well I do my job will reflect to our clients the level of quality service they receive. Keeping the servers and networks maintained…It’s nice to know that you have influence and that one’s role is seen as important and thus appreciated.’Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘I like the laid back environment, wearing normal clothes; you can be yourself and feel that everyone’s part of the team. Everything’s open, no cubicles, and there’s no bosses looking over your shoulder-they just organize things.’Interests and Dreams for the Future: ‘I would like to be the director of a large I.T. project like an operating system that needs hundreds of people to build. I also have a dream of becoming a D.J. making music. I’d like to see people react to my creations, like a comedian that spreads laughter to many.What did you want to be when you were a kid? Soccer or cricket player.

Team Member: JesseCode Team Member: Ja S. ZeptonPosition: Creative WriterAge: 30Credentials: Bachelor of Professional Writing.Work Experience: Two years at M6.NetBeliefs about position on team: ‘I think it’s pretty cool being a creative part of a generally technical team. I’ve learnt a lot about the Internet, and it has been an interesting challenge writing funny stories that integrate my newfound knowledge.’Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘ The people are nice and everyone gets along well. The environment is relaxed and things always seem to cruise at a nice pace.’Interests and Dreams for the Future: ‘I’ve got a lot of dreams: I’d like to write novels and books for all ages, I also love writing spiritual/comical music on my guitar. I play the didgeridoo and study martial arts and hope to excel through hard practice and determination. I love to travel and would love to see the whole Earth. A spiritual life in Nature with a loving family sounds sweet to me.’What did you want to be when you were a kid? Would you believe, an accountant! I wanted to count money-thought cash was the key to happiness…’

Team Member: AshishCode Team Member: Kool GuyPosition: Researcher (Webhelper)Age: 23Credentials: Bachelor in Computer Applications, Completing Masters in Information Technology.Work Experience: Over 1 year at M6.NetBeliefs about position on team: “I’m out there trying to find out the needs of people so that our company can provide everything necessary.”Likes the most about working at M6.Net: “I can’t believe the workplace environment is so relaxed, it’s just so amazing! No one pressures you, so you have a lot of time and space to settle in and find out exactly what needs to be done. The dress code and lack of separation between people is great. People are very friendly here.”Interests and Dreams for the Future: “I’d like to own my own small company which develops Artificial Intelligence software that helps people to have more control over their lives. I also would like a wife, a dog, and a couple of kids would be more than enoughWhat did you want to be when you were a kid? An actor, a doctor, and a soldier…'I wanted to have a candy shop where I was also the best customer!'

Team Member: FarooqCode Team Member: FarooqPosition: Technical SupportAge: 26Credentials: Bachelors of Computer Science, currently completing Masters of Information Technology. Good understanding of Linux and Windows Operating System, and CCNA.Work Experience: Have worked in the IT field for more than 4 years. Beliefs about position on team: ‘Everyday I learn new bits and bytes of the changing technology, and I get to practice my knowledge in solving problems while helping people in need.'Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘The Internet has made this world a global village and M6.Net has clients from almost every house in the village. I see more than 60 different web sites in a given day, which gives me a really good understanding of different cultures, places, interests, and obviously the tools and technology used to build them.'Interests and Dreams for the Future: I would like to learn and know about both old and new technologies.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? A good human being.

Team Member: NaeemCode Team Member: NaeemPosition: Technical Support Age: 26Credentials: Masters Of Information Technology. Good working knowledge of Visual Studio.Net, C++, Java, XML, SQL, ASP.Net, andWindows Operating Systems.Work Experience: Have worked in the IT field for around one year.Beliefs about position on team: ‘M6.Net has become the place where I am getting to practice the theories I studied at university. There is a lot to learn in IT and I am extracting my share.’Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘The best part of my job is that I get to solve different problems for different clients each day. It helps me to polish my skills. Team members are very co-operative and the sharing of knowledge continuously improves the level of support.’Interests and Dreams for the Future: 'I would like to learn and practice new emerging technologies.'What did you want to be when you were a kid? Wanted to be a helpful person.

Team Member: Michael N. Code Team Member: Sky Rider Position: Chief Software Engineer Age: 33Credentials: Bachelor of Engineering, been interested in computers for 18 years and connected to the Internet since 1995! Also completed 2 years in Computer hardware engineering. Work Experience: Worked for M6.Net since 1999-6 years. Beliefs about position on team: ‘ As the Chief Software engineer I am responsible for the technical direction of M6.Net. I try to help the team move forward towards more complex methodologies like Object Oriented (OO) design implemented in Unified Modeling Language (UML).’ Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘I love the Internet. It helps people who are isolated to connect with others of similar interests, making the world a smaller place. I enjoy the first name basis with the bosses as well as the relaxed environment.' Interests and Dreams for the Future: ‘I would like to be able to travel around the world but still have job security, just ‘dialing in’ once a week doing similar work to what I do now.’ What did you want to be when you were a kid? An astronomer.

Team Member: BobCode Team Member: Speedie GonzalesPosition: Network Operations Age: 21Credentials: Completing a Bachelor degree in Computer ScienceWork Experience: Network admin for 3 companies over a year.Beliefs about position on team: ‘Basically I like the idea that computers are machines created by humanity to do just about anything. My job keeps the machines running which is of great importance.’Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘I enjoy the fact that it is a collaborative effort as opposed to one person controlling many. I feel I can talk to anyone here, even my superiors, on an equal level. I also like the casual working environment…I only own one suit so it suits me.’Interests and Dreams for the Future: I have strong interests in both I.T. and cycling. I dream that one day I will have a dream for the future.What did you want to be when you were a kid? An astronaut. When I was 2 and half years old I wanted to be the person at the supermarket who gives away free food for people to taste.

Team Member: DanielCode Team Member: PunchPosition: Webhelper Age: 20Credentials: Completing Bachelor of Software EngineeringWork Experience: M6.NetBeliefs about position on team: ‘I enjoy positive responses to the articles we send out, and I think writing articles is cool. I’ve been learning a lot by reading other people’s articles and forums. Generally speaking I believe being part of the Internet is cool, as it has made software and other things more free and accessible.'Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘I like getting to be on the Internet while being paid for it.’Interests and Dreams for the Future: To build video games.What did you want to be when you were a kid? Have always wanted to make computer games.

Team Member: Pradeep Kumar Code Team Member: Warrior Position: Webhelper Age:26 History: Born in India, have travelled extensively around the world. Credentials: CCNA, MCP, Certificate in computing, Diploma in computing, Masters in Information Technology. Work Experience: Been in IT for 8 years, worked with several companies. Beliefs about position on team: ‘Working as a Marketing analyst (Webhelper) involves exploring a vast area of connections, and I feel as though I am helping to build a growing community.’ Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘I appreciate the friendly environment and there are always lots of new things to learn everyday. The fact that we are growing quickly is also very exciting.’ Interests and Dreams for the Future: ‘I would like to have my own flight company. My deep altruistic wish is to have lots of money so that I can help give every human being on this planet food, shelter, and clothing.’ What did you want to be when you were a kid? ‘I wanted to become an army officer.’

Team Member: Ligon Code Team Member: ligongl Position: Technical Support Age: 28Credentials: Masters of Information Technology, Graduate Diploma in computer applications. Currently completing research in IT. Work Experience: 2 years as technical support and web developer in SB Digital Communications and Impress Infotainment respectively, then M6.Net. Beliefs about position on team: ' It’s a real thrill to work in a fantastic environment supporting thousands of customers, handling and caring for hundreds of their queries coming in everyday, and managing tens of thousands of websites on over sixty servers for them.' Likes the most about working at M6.Net: ‘The office has a real feeling of freedom here. It is a very friendly environment: We don’t have colleagues, but friends! At M6.NET we work to learn - and learn to work!' Interests and Dreams for the Future: ‘I would like to learn about, understand, and then adopt new web techniques. Being part of the right group with good people is of great importance. My goal is to become a good system administrator - to make MyStyle.' What did you want to be when you were a kid? ‘I can't really ever recall wanting to be anything in particular. I knew that I wanted to do something that I enjoyed, and which was a little bit different to a ‘normal’ job.'