Paul studied Civil Engineering – Advanced Diploma at Barton Tafe in the early 1990’s, and at night school completed his Certificate in Explosives and Shot firing. He was a Combat Engineer in the Army Reserves for 3 years and Officer of Cadets training school for kids for 3 years as well as a Scout leader for 3 years. He has a background in civil design from carparks, roads, landfills, mining, geotechnical, and environmental services. Paul has developed CADD systems locally, national and globally for previous employers.  He loves bike riding and running a social riding group monthly around Melbourne. He commutes from Ringwood North to the office and are on the Bicycle Network Board of Directors. His other hobbies are sewing, gardening and cooking yummy vegetarian meals for his two kids.