Michael's Profile

Name: Michael Walmsley

Birth Date: 14/04/85

Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand

Family: 10 people- mother, father, 4 younger sisters and 3 younger brothers

High School: Church College of New Zealand, 1998-2002

University: The University of Waikato, 2003-2008

Occupation: Software Engineering Student (BE) at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

Programming Languages: C#, Java, C++, Visual Basic,  HTML.

Hobbies: I enjoy singing, playing the piano and recording music. I am a sports fanatic and especially enjoy cricket, tennis, table tennis, long distance running, volleyball, soccer, touch, rugby and golf. I also enjoy hiking and camping with my family. Also heavily involved in Church activities and programmes.

Work Experience

  • 2004-2006, served a two year full time volunteer mission principally at own expense in Tokyo Japan
  • 2003-2004 Summer, computer programmer with the Waikato University Energy Group
  • 2001-2002, research assistant at NIWA scientific research centre
  • 1997-1999, regular performer on national TV show, McDonalds Young Entertainers
  • 1996, owner of lawn mowing business, Mission Mowing Services
  • 1990-present, entertainer performing as part of a family business

Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints