Back to [[conference:committee:2015-speakers]]\\ \\ **Bio**: \\ Alison has worked in a lot of different fields, including (but not limited to): embedded software, book editing and proof-reading, helicopter aviation, technical theatrical and music production, education, start-up wrangling, recreational diving, construction and building maintenance, web development, arts & crafts, and professional slacking. These days, she runs her own company providing (primarily) contract embedded software and helicopter piloting.\\ \\ Outside of work, Alison has a huge range of interests - pretty much everything has caught her fancy at one time or another. She is particularly keen on making things work better and bluegrass music. She hasn't managed to produce a bio she likes yet, despite re-writing far too many.\\ \\ Homepage: \\ Location: UK\\ \\ **Email**: alison@dragonbright.co.uk\\ \\ [[2015:Learn from the mistakes of others]]\\ [[2015:Running a small business]]\\