About

Ramon Thomas is a researcher with an uncanny knack for spotting global trends and translating them into meaningful insights in South Africa. His pioneering research into the online dating industry and MXit has positioned him as an expert on online behaviour.

He is the publisher of the ebooks, Parents Guide to MXit and LinkedIn Lessons; and is currently writing a new book, The Psychology of Technology. He holds a B.Sc in Computer Science, a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Management and he is working on a Masters degree in Information Science at the University of Johannesburg.

Ramon has worked primarily in the Internet and Banking industries in South Africa, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates. One of his key projects was implementing a complete Internet banking solution for the National Bank of Abu Dhabi in 2000.

Media Interviews: CNBC Africa (regular), Special Assignment, 3Talk, Carte Blanche, Rights & Recourse, eTV Morning Edition, SAFM, RSG, 702, Cape Talk, Channel Islam, Financial Mail, Business Day, Sunday Times, Cosmopolitan, Fair Lady, Reader’s Digest, and many more.

Ramon is a member of the Professional Speakers Association, Toastmasters, Computer Society, Internet Society and the Science Fiction Society. When not working he enjoys stand-up comedy, classic music, Tai Chi and reading.

TESTIMONIALS

“I heard your presentation during Marcus Evans’ Cyber Forensics and IT Security Conference on the 16th and 17th of October 2008. I really enjoyed your presentation and view points in response to the questions that were posed to you. Let’s keep in touch and hopefully we’ll be able to (at least) collaborate or meet some time soon.” Kweku Arthur. Manager: Information Security, South African Revenue Service “I attended a seminar put on by the Ramon Thomas on the subject of social networking and blogging. It really was excellent.” Peter Mansfield, owner, HealthSpas.co.za

“Ramon Thomas assisted in project development and selling the concept to our network of clients and partners. Our strategy sessions have become a major inspiration for the evolution of the organisation.” Arthur Goldstuck on Ramon’s contribution to the Mobility 2005 project in the Hitchhiker’s Guide To Going Wireless, published 2005.

Interviews with Ramon…

• Jeremy Maggs interview about MXit, Facebook
• Linked To Your World interview
• How to promote yourself (interview)

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