Hello, I’m Gareth Edward Owen. I’m a versatile IT professional, CAD/CAM designer, and photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I enjoy solving technical challenges and expressing creativity—whether I’m building or upgrading computers and networks, designing websites, or capturing compelling images for clients. Throughout my career I’ve worked in radio production, IT support, web design, and CAD/CAM design, and I’ve grown two small businesses around photography and online IT services. I thrive on learning new skills, collaborating with others, and delivering practical, value-driven results.

Gareth Edward Owen

Hello, I’m Gareth Edward Owen. I’m a versatile IT professional, CAD/CAM designer, and photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I enjoy solving technical challenges and expressing creativity—whether I’m building or upgrading computers and networks, designing websites, or capturing compelling images for clients. Throughout my career I’ve worked in radio production, IT support, web design, and CAD/CAM design, and I’ve grown two small businesses around photography and online IT services. I thrive on learning new skills, collaborating with others, and delivering practical, value-driven results.

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Hello, I’m Gareth Edward Owen. I’m a versatile IT professional, CAD/CAM designer, and photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I enjoy solving technical challenges and expressing creativity—whether I’m building or upgrading computers and networks, designing websites, or capturing compelling images for clients.

Throughout my career I’ve worked in radio production, IT support, web design, and CAD/CAM design, and I’ve grown two small businesses around photography and online IT services. I thrive on learning new skills, collaborating with others, and delivering practical, value-driven results.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Data Capturer at C.A.M.A.F – Chartered Accountants Medical Aid Fund
March 1, 2000 - March 31, 2002
Data Capturing of Medical Aid Claims; Temporary IT Technician supporting Claims, Sales and Marketing and other internal departments.
Trainee Chef and Barman at Keegan’s Cigar Bar and Restaurant
August 1, 2003 - June 30, 2005
Trainee Chef, Stock Controller and Barman; assisted in the management of the restaurant.
Radio Producer, Controller and Sound Engineer at 1485 AM Radio Today
September 1, 2006 - October 31, 2009
Radio Producer, Controller and Sound Engineer; Producing and Recording of Radio Programmes; Training new interns; Podcasting of Radio Programming; IT support, Music Management.
Web Designer / IT Support at Ascendance Systems
December 1, 2009 - November 30, 2010
Development and Design of Websites and IT support work for Ascendance Systems clients.
IT / CAD/CAM Designer at Dcubed Digital
December 1, 2011 - November 30, 2017
IT Department; assembled Professional CAD/CAM Desktops for Dcubed Digital’s Clients.
CAD/CAM Designer / IT duties at Dcubed Medical Devices
December 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022
CAD/CAM Designer and IT duties within the company.
Owner at I Love Computer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Online IT/Computer business offering online website support and selling computer products.
Photographer / Gareth Owen Photography at Gareth Owen Photography
January 1, 2024 - Present
Photography business focusing on product, real estate, event and portrait photography on location.

Education

Std 8 SE at Gresswold Senior School Highlands North
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Game Ranging at Allenby in home Study
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
CompTIA A+ Certified Service Technician at The Zone Career Campus
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Photography MasterClass at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - January 3, 2026
Portrait Photography Fundamentals at Udemy
January 1, 2021 - January 3, 2026
Posing like a pro – The ultimate posing flow at Udemy
January 1, 2022 - January 3, 2026
Comptia Network+ Full Course and Practice exam at Udemy
January 1, 2022 - January 3, 2026

Qualifications

CompTIA A+ Certified Service Technician (GFL)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services