Allan Pead

I am a Microsoft Developer Technologies MVP, Microsoft Azure MVP, Microsoft Internet of Things MVP, Xamarin MVP, Xamarin Premier Consultant Partner, Architect, Software Developer, Organizer and sponsor of the Cape Town Microsoft Developer User Group, organizer and sponsor of the Durban Microsoft Developer User Group, co-organizer of the Gauteng Microsoft Developer User's group, and father of 2. Super honored and proud to be the first Xamarin MVP in Africa and only 1 of 2 Microsoft Internet of Things MVP in Africa!

With more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, having run my own commercial software projects since school days, I have gained the ability to marry business vision with technical implementations to create practical solutions. I believe you need to be on top of your game and in touch with rapidly advancing technology at all times to be able to deliver modern solutions users will love.

I work on .NET, .NET Mobile, AI + IoT solutions commercially. I am very happy to be in a position where my passion and hobby is also my day job. I spend my free time assisting the community globally on .NET, IoT + electronics and generally building things that are fun and interest me. My passion project is teaching students to be employable in software development.

When away from the keyboard, I enjoy travelling, experiencing nature and seeing the world through the eyes of my “mini-me's” Dylan and Michael.