Husband, father, software consultant, author, testing and agile evangelist.

I have been programming in one form or another for over 20 years and have been involved in building agile teams since 2007. After several years of C++ I am very happy developing with Java and C#.

I have worked in industries as diverse as marking machinery, direct mail, mobile phones, insurance and Internet TV.

I have been an ACCU member since 2001, a regular publications contributor, including the now well established Desert Island Books column, creator of the mentored developers and a committee member for most of that time.

When I'm not programming or chasing my 3 children, I thoroughly enjoys science fiction, heavy metal and cycling.

Specialties

Robust software development in Java, C++ & C#, Automated testing, build engineering and Continuous Integration.