Mack is on a mission to change the world through code and prose. He has focused on the power of software ever since becoming interested in computer technology as a kid, and he has built software-based solutions for education, journalism, open government, and other industries. He also has a passion for storytelling, and has covered technology, urban affairs, and many other topics as a blogger and journalist.
Mack was a Product Development Manager at Questionmark Computing Ltd., where he led a distributed team of more than 40 software engineers and quality assurance testers in the development of a highly scalable, secure, SaaS-based assessment solution trusted by some of the biggest companies in the world.
In late 2016, He started Taproot Publishing Inc., a digital publishing company based in Edmonton to apply innovative software and new business models to local journalism. Fueled by the curiosity of our members, he’s working to ensure that important, quality stories about the community will continue to be told well into the future.
He is a dedicated community builder, and has given back to Edmonton through thousands of hours of board, committee, and other volunteer work for more than a dozen different organizations.
He has received numerous awards and distinctions over the years, including being named a “Top 40 Under 40” by Avenue Edmonton Magazine and one of “Alberta’s Next 10 Most Influential People” by Alberta Venture Magazine.
