About Me

I was born and raised in rural Nova Scotia. After high school, I started down the university path, pursuing a business degree. It took me awhile to figure out that wasn’t for me, but I eventually landed in a technical college that helped me translate my growing for technology to a credential that would position me for the workforce.

I relocated to Ontario for my first opportunity. I thought I was lucky to find a government job and what I discovered was a rapidly evolving career in tech. Humble beginnings on the IT Service Desk acted as stepping stones to more senior roles, including a stint in IT Security. Then a major government transformation accelerated everything, pulling me into management while still in my twenties. At that point, it was clear I’d found my niche and have been leading teams ever since.

Along the way, I met an American girl (on the internet) and moved to Southern Ontario to be closer to her. We got married and had two beautiful children. After our daughter arrived, we decided to move back to Nova Scotia to provide a better life for our family. A big part of that has been the addition of our two miniature dachshunds, Deebo and Daisy.

What a ride.