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Keith Lightfoot attending an early New Zealand Computer Society Conference in Dunedin.

Walk into any bookstore and you will find numerous manuals, magazines, books and editorials dedicated to computers. People stand and read the articles during their lunch hour, hoping to catch a glimpse of their next computer or find the answer to a nagging problem.

In the early days of computers, no such material was available, computers were a very rare commodity purchased only by large organisations, and there were only a handful of people who knew anything about their workings or their potential.

NEW BOOK RELEASE
Keith fulfilled a lifetime dream in 2010 with the publication of his new book "Thank God It's Friday".

Positive feedback from readers has been overwhelming and very humbling.
"It is so strange, I had no idea this book was about purpose.
I am lost for words and do not know how to express them right now, please let me make myself clear ... I love the book Keith!"

  

New Zealand Computer Geek

Keith Lightfoot was one of the early pioneers of computer users in New Zealand. Initially programming in Machine Code and MPL on an ICT 1301 mainframe in 1969; then moving to Cobol on an ICL 1901.

Database design skills followed in London whilst working for Honeywell, then Keith moved back to New Zealand to program Burroughs and NCR mainframe computers.

Promotion to Data Processing Manager at New Zealand Aluminium Smelters introduced the IBM range of mainframe computers to Keith, followed by the eventual introduction of the IBM PC.

Keith teamed up with a good firiend and established his own computer business in Invercargill in the early 80’s and extended his knowledge into the world of small business systems, networks and sales. South Island Sales Manager for ICL was the next challenge and then National Mobile Data Manager for Telecom New Zealand, before embarking on a solo career as a consultant and speaker.

The computer industry has always been a big part of Keith's life and his passion for technology coupled with a strong desire to serve others has often found him at the forefront of software and hardware initiatives. His role at Wired Internet Group includes the investigation of specific needs, website usability and IT resource assistance.

Keith is married to Andrea and together they formed Hardwick Enterprises to provide teaching and inspiration via books, music, photography and overcoming the fear of speaking in public.

Keith Lightfoot is considered by many to be one of the world's best conference speakers.