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Don was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, but spent most of his childhood overseas in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. His parents, both from Ireland, loved to travel and experience different things, and they dragged the kids along for the ride. Don returned to Canada as a teenager, living in Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland, and finally New Brunswick, where he graduated high school and college. In 2000, after trying his hand at graphic design, web design, programming, teaching, and creating software startups, Don moved to Dallas, TX. After having been to over 40 countries, Dallas is where he seems to have finally settled down: he met his beautiful wife there, made some lifelong friends, and found work that he really enjoys.
Don’s childhood has played a big role in what he does today. Being a consultant and instructor in a field that is as unpredictable as software engineering is a perfect fit for someone who is used to change and loves to learn. Don is especially excited about discovering Agile and Lean software development which reflects the values that he has been promoting for years: communication, collaboration, reducing waste, embracing change and adapting to it. Don enjoys having good fun with good people over good food and good wine. Actually the wine doesn’t have to be good. |
