Mike Gillett started out with a graphic design degree, a Mac LCII and a pair of smelly trainers. Sixteen years later he’s an experienced web designer/programmer and the smelly trainers have long since been replaced by smelly shoes!
After working in the print industry, and then for an ISP’s web design agency, Mike joined up with Nick at the end of the last century (how old does that sound?) to form Semantic. Mike’s design and coding background enabled the new Semantic to offer the production facilities to accompany Nick’s consultancy work. And it worked!
For the first six years Mike was the sole designer and programmer, handling everything from page design to database and server programming, until the company expanded and Chris came in to do the job properly!
Away from work, Mike plays drums and percussion (though these days it’s strictly for the ‘amateur dramatics’ scene) and also has a keen interest in photography (gadgets!). His photos often crop up on our clients’ web sites.
Mike has enjoyed travel over the years, exploring Australia, The United States, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize as well as most of Western Europe. Travel broadens the mind and forces you to step outside your comfort zone!
Mike made the excellent move of marrying Alison (a gorgeous primary school teacher) in October 2000. Their son, Matthew, was born in January 2006.
Since Chris joined Semantic, Mike’s Unreal Tournament ranking has progressed majestically to third (out of three). Nuts. - UPDATE: Okay, Neil's here now so I've made it to fourth!
You can email Mike at mike@semantic.co.uk or call him on 023 8076 3821.
