I love working with clever and talented people to build better software. One of my favourite testing tasks is tracing the origin of a bug; problem solving and creativity at its best! I regularly read testing blogs and books and love to try new testing ideas to become a more effective tester. I've delivered talks at KWSQA Quality Conference and STARCanada. I've implemented several quality monitoring initiatives for both the technological side and people side of development teams and I'm currently helping to foster community at a fast-growing startup.

I've been called an adrenaline junkie because I enjoy downhill skiing and rock climbing (not at the same time!). For me, though, it's not the thrill of going fast or being at a great height that I enjoy: it's the way those activities focus your mind while you are doing them. In order to be successful, you must give skiing (or climbing) your 100% attention and focus. It's a form of moving meditation for me.