Chris Smith - A Technology and Esports Business Journey from 2008 - Now.

I have been asked to publish my work from the beginning as a competitive Battlefield 2 player, to where I am today holding multiple roles across numerous business' in technology, gaming and esports.

I must say that the journey hasn't always been easy but it has mostly been very enjoyable if you ignore the long hours worked, unpaid development and lack of sleep. There's a way that this scene always manages to drag you back in, no matter how hard done by you may have felt - it has all been worth it.

For a look at my personal portfolio and to get in contact, you can do so here.

2008

• Battlefield 2 top-level competitor, Team Renegade

2009

• Commentator for netGameRadio

2010

• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 top-level competitor, Team 7
• Conducted $30,000 TTEAL Counter-Strike: Source Pro League

2011 - 2014

• Thermaltake and Tt eSPORTS Community & Esports Manager
  • 6x CSGO community competitions (TTHUB)
  • Numerous other community tournaments, including League of Legends and Heroes of Newerth
  • Managed a pro SC2 player, TtPiG
  • Trade Shows (Pax, EB Expo)
  • Social Media
  • Sponsorship Management (MEKA, SQL Gaming)
    Speeches & Seminars
  • Managed public relations, and more

2013

• Semi-Professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Player, Team 3h

2014 - 2015

• eTeknix (UK) - Technology journalist & phone accessory reviewer. My writer profile
• TweakTown(USA/AU) - Technology journalist & esports coverage, headphone, smartwatch & smartphone reviewer. My writer profile
• Self employed - Mentoring, marketing, live events, PC modding seminars and online campaigns

2016 - 2018

• The first Australian employee for CORSAIR, PR & Marketing Specialist
• Public speaker & educator
• Board member, leading the board in the establishment of The Esports Games Association Australia - Committees: PR & Communications, Membership
• Director, chief mentor and podcast host of Business in Games
• Freelance business development and marketing consultant: The Gemba Group, Fox Sports Australia, Casey City Council & more