Mr. Miller graduated from BCIT with an honours diploma in Mechanical Technology in 1986. At the age of 25, he purchased his first manufacturing business, Van Ingen (now Advanced Bending Technologies). He later went on to purchase IMB Industries ("IMB"), which he built into a globally successful exporter with subsidiaries in five countries, with over $100 million in revenue and 900 employees. After selling IMB in 2009, Mr. Miller continued to invest in manufacturing space in Canada and the United States and currently owns seven companies under the AdvanTec Global banner specialized in marine and industrial manufacturing with a focus on clean tech manufacturing. Additionally, Mr. Miller is a significant investor in several tech start-ups in the food processing and medical device sectors. He is also active as a volunteer director on the boards of two foundations, three not for profits and one NGO with a focus on education and health in Canada and Uganda.