Introducing vodcasts

Fancy some inspiration from others in the hi-tech industry? Watch these vodcasts and you'll get an insight into how some hi-tech enthusiasts got to where they are today – and what working in the world of technology is all about.

Click on the videos beneath their profiles to hear their thoughts.

Ross Petersen

As Bright Sparks Manager Ross has been the man behind Bright Sparks since 1997. Despite being extremely talented and enthusiastic when it comes to all sorts of technology, Ross has not always been the electronics guru that he is today. Ross actually got into electronics after he had promised his raucous class of 4th form boys they could make a radio as a reward.

With no background in electronics and therefore not knowing how hard it would be, Ross was forced to do some serious research. Since then, Ross has developed a collection of electronics educational resources [such as TechHouse] that are being used in schools.

He frequently mentors and communicates with electronics teachers all across New Zealand to help them successfully deliver the National Certificate in Electronics Technology, and of course, he spends hours on the ‘Hub’ motivating young hi-tech enthusiasts and moderating their posts.

To find out more about the enigmatic Mr Petersen, watch his vodcast below.