Hi there, I'm Bobby Allen.

I've been making computers do things for over 20 years!

I have a passion for software engineering, and since a child, I have built and designed various types of programs and web applications/services in a variety of languages (starting at a young age with BASIC on a second-hand Amstrad CPC 464) all of which have been used by millions of people all around the world.

I'm a proud member of the Linux Foundation and an advocate and user of open-source software!

My professional career has seen me work across several sectors, including government, insurance, global shipping, aviation, and, more recently, within the ISP and telecoms sector. I have held numerous roles within networks, hardware and software engineering, cloud services, leadership, and IT/software consultancy.

In my spare time and as an advocate of open-source software I develop, lead, and work on several widely used projects, many of which I continue to be involved with for more than ten years now.

When I'm not flying, coding or building out my home lab, I enjoy travelling, photography, good food, and listening to various genres of music.