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While he eventually grew out of that phase, it did leave him with an appreciation and passion for automation that motivated him to launch first Devhouse in 2005, then IT House in 2008 and eventually co-found House Digital in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ross also loves to bring ideas to life \u2013 which includes everything from developing software, building furniture in his woodworking shop, creating 3D printed models, growing plants, or whipping up a culinary storm for friends and family. If he can make it, grow it or cook it, he\u2019s probably tried it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ross is an active member of his local community \u2013 he served several terms as President of his local community group, has volunteered with the local Perth WordPress meetup as a co-organiser and speaker, and was a former Toastmaster. 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