About
Software Developer
- Software Developer in Toronto, Canada with a passion for accessibility and design.
- I mainly develop in: Next.js, React, Astro, Tailwind, and Vanilla JavaScript and CSS.
- I also develop in: C#.NET, Microsoft SQL, and Azure AI
- Computer Science Graduate coursework 2020-2021 from Massey University, New Zealand
Web Accessibility Specialist
- Web Accessibility Certification Study Group mentor
- Former adaptive technology specialist and special educator
- A11yTO volunteer for events at Microsoft since January, 2023
- Extensive professional and personal experience in digital accessibility (A11y), WCAG, ADA, AODA, and the disability community.
- First tech talk in Feburary 2024 on "Quick Accessibility Tips for Devs" for TorontoJS
Studying for Two Certifications in 2024
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate.
- International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
- Over 15,000 volunteer hours. Positions range from events to board of directors.
- TorontoJS events volunteer and moderator
- Co-Organizer and co-founder: TorontoJS Code Buddy Club
- Active in: TorontoJS Slack, Creatures.dev, Learn, Build Teach
- Attended RefactorDx 2023
- Hacktoberfest 2022, and 2023. 2022 Hacksquad "Newbies Slaying Pumpkins" was in top 33% globally
- Technical reviewer for Real World Implementation of C# Design Patterns by Bruce M. Van Horne II
- 10+ years freelance technical and SEO web content writing experince.
- 5+ years experience developing WordPress small business websites, blogs and eCommerce sites.
- Part-time and summer jobs: Microsoft databased admin, Computer lab technician, Forest regeration survey technician, Microsoft courseware B2B outside sales rep.
- After finishing university: Computer and academic instructor for adults with physical disabilities from workplace injuries.
- Started knitting at six years old.
- Have three rescue cats: Kitten, Boo, and Maybel.
- Dual New Zealand/Canadian citizen.
- Lived in Wellington, New Zealand in elementary school.
- My elementary school was next to a sheep farm. The sheep used to get out onto our rugby field and we'd get out of class to chase sheep. 🐑