Michelle Brush is a math geek turned computer geek. She has developed algorithms and data structures for search, compression, and data mining in embedded as well as enterprise systems. In her current role as a senior software architect for Cerner Corporation, she manages and mentors software engineers and architects on test-driven development, software architecture, code quality, and communication. She is also the chapter leader for the Kansas City chapter of Girl Develop It, and one of the conference organizers for Midwest.io.