Lori Lalonde works at Microsoft as a Tech Evangelist. She is also an Apress author, mentor, and international conference speaker. She began her career in the tech industry in 1997 and hasn't looked back since.
Lori is actively involved in the local community, serves as the Lead Organizer of Canada's Technology Triangle .NET User Group, and participates in local Women in Technology groups. Whether mentoring junior colleagues or writing about her experiences in the industry on her blog, she is always happy to share her knowledge with the greater community.