2021 Obtained FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 Licenses and Insurance licenses from NYDFS
2020-2025 CPA Ontario license-holder via reciprocity program between CPA Canada and SAICA
2018 Took Oath of Office pledging allegiance and loyalty to the US Constitution as part of City Commissioner role
2014-2018 Got married and children were born
2014 Gained US Citizenship; took Pledge of Allegiance during Naturalization Ceremony in New York City
2014-2016 MBA in Finance and Leadership from NYU Stern School of Business; Graduated with Distinction
2012 Co-founded a not-for-profit company in New York; Initial raise of over $4 million (still in existence today)
2010-2012 Played as a semi-professional on the SDA Pro Tour; Highest tour ranking of 29 in 2012
2009 Received permanent residency in the United States (via corporate sponsorship)
2008 Co-founded an international sports tournament on the island of Bermuda (still in existence today)
2008-2013 Amateur Sportswriter; Wrote a sports blog that was referenced in the New York Times in 2013; Averaged 3,000 readers per month
2008-2013 Member of the Board of New York Squash, a not-for-profit company overseen by US Squash (US Olympic Committee member)
2008-2013 Fundraising for Urban Development Program in Harlem, New York (raised tens of thousands of dollars in small denominations)
2008-2011 Sailing lessons in NYC; Completed various Safety at Sea courses; Sailed across the Atlantic in 6-man crew on a 55-foot catamaran
2007-2009 Completed Financial Risk Management Certification through NYU School of Professional Studies
2006-2011 Teacher; Coached the sport of squash part time at 3 different private clubs in the New York area, US Squash Level 2 Coaching qualification
2002-2019 Chartered Accountant (CA) License through SAICA after completing 3-year articleship period at Deloitte
2003 Moved to the United States on an H1B immigrant visa (via corporate sponsorship)
2000-2005 Travelled to over 40 countries; Completed 100+ scuba dives in various countries; Obtained PADI Advanced open water diving qualification
2000 Wrote and passed SAICA Board Exams in Accounting and Auditing to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (CA)
1998-2002 Played soccer as an amateur; Played in the FA Cup in Bermuda in 2002
1998-2000 Played as member of the Easterns provincial team at Jarvis Cup (Squash nationals); Winner of the "B" section in 1999
1996 Attended a Government Budgetary session in Parliament (presided over by Nelson Mandela) after winning an economics competition
1995-2000 Teacher, part time work as economics and accounting tutor for undergraduate students at NMU
1993-1997 Bachelor of Commerce Dual Degree in Accounting and Economics from Nelson Mandela University in South Africa; Graduated with Honors in Accounting (5 years, full time)
1993-1996 Student athlete; Squash team captain; Highest team finish at South African Universities competition was 3rd nationally
1992-1993 South African Air Force veteran; Mandatory military service; Recipient of service medal; Selected for General’s driver/bodyguard training
1987-1991 Attended Grey High School in South Africa; Matriculated with Honors (full colors awards) for Academics and Sports; Victor Ludorum recipient; Student Officer in Cadet detachment; School newspaper reporter (sportswriter)