Marc caught the programming bug as a child when the internet was still text-based and accessed by a 9600 baud modem.
His career path is unique; he initially studied music and played the oboe professionally with Canadian symphony orchestras before returning to his coding roots as a full-stack engineer.
Passionate about enhancing the developer’s quality of life, Marc excels in testing, tooling, and automation. Beyond the technical realm, he explores ways to promote happiness, health, and connection in a remote work setting.
As a two-time cancer survivor, Marc is on a mission to help and inspire others facing adversity. He founded Port Perry Pedals, an annual cycling fundraiser in the Greater Toronto Area, raising close to $120,000 since 2021 for healthcare in his community.
The story of how a failed upgrade attempt by Renovate led to a Django contribution.
One of the client projects I work on needs constant upkeep. It depends on fast-moving libraries, so staying up-to-date is a must. Falling behind means …
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