About Us

Gravity Computing is based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Our main focus is to find ways to let technology increase productivity. We spend our energy on making your operation smoother, faster and more effective.

Eric Light, BSci, DipLaws, CompTIA A+, AMNZCS

Managing Director

Role at Gravity

Eric founded Gravity Computing in April 2007, and has been the driving force behind the company since the beginning. He is passionate about automation, and loves to build solutions that genuinely help people reduce their workload. Eric spends his time building relationships, consulting with new clients on their needs, and then managing projects through to completion.

Background

Born in Whangarei, Eric spent most of his years growing up in West Auckland. He wrote his first computer program when he was eight years old, and has been heavily involved with computers ever since. Eric enjoys skiing, hiking, and camping with his wife and two boys. He has studied Law, Psychology, Linguistics, and Computer Science at the University of Waikato. Eric is an active member of the Waikato Chamber of Commerce, the New Zealand Open Source Society, and the New Zealand Computer Society. He is currently Chairman of the Waikato Branch of the New Zealand Computer Society, and is on the organising committee for an industry-led 48-hour business startup competition in Waikato, entitled Innes48.

Jordan Schwab, BCMS (Hons)

IT Solutions Engineer

Role at Gravity

Jordan spends his time doing the real core of what we produce. His role is wide and varied, and includes aspects of Business Analysis and IT Support, but most of the time he is working hard at developing solutions for our clients. Most of his days are spent writing code and ensuring that our clients are kept in the loop and up to speed. Jordan has been with Gravity Computing since 2009, and quickly became a key contact point as our lead programmer and solutions engineer.

Background

Jordan was born in Tauranga, and was fortunate enough to grow up in beautiful Mount Maunganui. Jordan majored in Computer Science at The University of Waikato, and graduated in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours. He now works full time at Gravity Computing and is also a member of the New Zealand Open Source Society.

Roger Smith

Account Co-Ordinator and Technical Writer

Role at Gravity

Roger joined the team in 2010, and works part time at Gravity while he also studies full time at the University of Waikato. His main role is to keep the accounts organised and up-to-date, but he also has a heavy hand in ensuring communications with our clients remain open. He keeps our company communicating through regular updates of our blog, Facebook page, and Twitter account. When he's not doing either the accounts or the social media, Roger is also responsible for drafting some of our technical documentation.

Background

Born in Auckland, Roger grew up in Patumahoe, south of Auckland. He is currently studying Accounting at the University of Waikato and hopes to become a Chartered Accountant. Outside of work and study, his interests include throughbred racing and computers.