Dave West has almost 40 years experience as an IT developer, consultant, and educator. He is best known for his work in OO and Agile with a focus on design and architecture. He also has an extensive background in cultural anthropology and Buddhist philosophy and he therefore brings a unique perspective to his work in software definition and development.

Jenny Quillien, along with many years in university teaching, has consulting and training experience in over 30 countries, specializing in management development, change, human resources, and cross-cultural communication. An abiding side interest in vernacular architecture led Jenny to a six year collaboration with architect Christopher Alexander. Last year she published /Delight's Muse/ introducing readers to Alexander's four volume magnum opus, /The Nature of Order/. Currently she is working with Dave West on a new book in business ecology which examines the interface between organizational culture and the software needed to support it. Jenny is bi-lingual with dual French American citizenship. Degrees : Université de Paris, Licence en Anthropologie ; Université de Strasbourg, Maitrise en Ethnolinguistique; Université de Montpellier, DESS en Sciences Appliquées.