About

This website amcgowan.ca is the personal
website and blog of Aaron McGowan, that’s me!

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, I have been a computer software developer currently living in London, Ontario. For the past six years I have been developing software for the web and other platforms, with the intention of leveraging technology to create a better world. Through initiatives that include Open Data and Open Course Ware, I believe these are stepping stones to building a better community and world. This can be achieved through distinctive applications such as NextStop – London Transit Guide which are developed and supported.

On this website you will find a variety of information for the services that I offer, my portfolio, products and blog articles of various types.

My resume can be found here in PDF format. If you require another format, please contact me.

 

Favorite Quotes & Phrases

“Be not afraid of greatness, some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.”

“We (as individuals) are calls to action.” – Canada 3.0, 2010

“This is our (the younger generation) world that we are inheriting.” – Canada 3.0, 2010

 

Favorite Texts, Novels & Blogs

• David Eaves’ Blog
• Michael Geist’s Blog
• Smashing Magazine
• The Art of Computer Programming
• Open Government

 

Favorite Films, Movies & Television

• Hackers
• Takedown (aka: Hackers II)
• Antitrust
• Live Free or Die Hard
• The Big Bang Theory
• How I Met Your Mother