Shane Miller

Shane Miller, known professionally as GPLama, is a self-employed consultant and content creator specializing in cycling and sports technology. Based in Ballarat North, Victoria, Australia, he has established himself as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the cycling and sport technology industry.1

Professional Background

Shane has a diverse background in technology and cybersecurity:

• He currently runs his own consultancy and media business under the GPLama brand, which he started in June 2016.1
• Prior to his self-employment, he worked as a Senior Network Security Engineer at Tesserent (formerly Network Box Australia) for over 9 years.1
• He also has experience in networking and server support, having worked at Austereo for a brief period.1

Expertise and Content Creation

Shane leverages his extensive technology background to:

• Demystify and promote the use of technology in cycling and sports.1
• Create content for his YouTube channel, which has gained significant popularity, reaching 50 million views as of December 2021.2
• Develop and implement testing protocols for smart trainers and power meters, known as the "Lama Lab Test" protocol.5

Education and Certifications

Shane's educational background includes:

• Computing studies at the University of Ballarat from 1997 to 1999.1
• Numerous professional certifications in IT and cybersecurity, including CompTIA Security+ and Linux+, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and Cisco Certified Networking Professional.1

Achievements in Cycling

Apart from his technology expertise, Shane is also an accomplished cyclist:

• He was named Victorian Masters Cyclist of The Year by Cycling Victoria in both 2012 and 2014.1

Shane Miller continues to be active in the cycling technology space, attending industry events like Eurobike4 and providing insights on the latest developments in cycling tech, such as Shimano GRX components.3