Jayant Varma is a technophile with a career spanning over 2 decades and was introduced to computing in the days of 8-bit computers and Z80 chips. While managing the IT and telecom department at the BMW dealerships in India and Oman, and Nissan in Qatar, he worked extensively on Windows, AS/400, and Unix. His love for travelling inspired him to work and travel to several countries. He is currently based in Australia.
His technological journey began as a Microsoft Technologies developer and has diversified; his focus is now on Apple and mobile technologies. He has a masters degree in Business Administration and IT from James Cook University, Australia. He also lectured at James Cook University and co-ordinated the on-shore and off-shore teaching for the Linux/Unix Administration subject. He worked closely with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Apple University Consortium (AUC) on workshops and projects.
He authored the book Learn Lua for iOS Game Development, Apress, and has also been a technical reviewer on several titles.
As a founder, consultant, and developer at OZApps (www.oz-apps.com), he helps organizations and individuals integrate technology into their business and strategies. He also conducts trainings and workshops, and writes blogs to share his knowledge with the community.
