Bio

Career

Beens Consulting (2019–Present). Consulting work in data extraction and entry, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Retired Computer Science, Computer Technology, Communications Technology, and ICT in Business teacher (1993-2007, 2009-2019) and department head.

Education Officer (2007-2009) at the Ontario Ministry of Education, responsible for writing, editing, and public rollout of the current Technological Education and Computer Studies curricula.

Senior Flight Test Technologist (1986–1992) at Eurocopter Canada (now Airbus Helicopters).

Flight Test Technician (1981–1985) at the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment.

Canadian Armed Forces (1980–1985).

Volunteering

• Association for Computer Studies Educators (ACSE, Past President)
• OTF Curriculum Forum Steering Committee (Chair)
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 138 (Secretary-Treasurer)
• Chapter 22 (Niagara) of ARM (Executive Member)
• Niagara BMW Riders Association (Social Convenor)
• Past: WordPress Niagara (Conference Committee)
• Past: Cyber-Seniors (Tech Mentor)

Interests

Computing, programming, artificial intelligence, photography, bass guitar, extended travel in an old Sprinter van, and long-distance and adventure motorcycling.