Mike Conley's Blog

Oh yeah, and me.

My name is Mike Conley, and I’m a graduate student at the University of Toronto studying for my masters degree in Computer Science.

In 2009, I completed an Honours B.Sc, graduating with distinction while doubling in Computer Science and Drama.

For 2008-2009, I was the Assistant Technical Director at the Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse at UofT for the University College Drama Program.

I am also currently a research assistant working under Greg Wilson and Karen Reid on the MarkUs Project for the Computer Science Department at the University of Toronto.

I’ve worked for three summers as an internal web application developer for the District School Board of Niagara in St. Catharines, Ontario, and I occasionally dabble in freelance web development.

I have a passion for theater, music, programming, and giving the audience (or user) an enjoyable and  intuitive experience.  I’m a huge Peanuts fan, I love dogs, and can’t stand seafood.

I’ve played guitar since I was five years old, and play and sing backup vocals in a couple of music groups here in Toronto.  We also infrequently play shows.  Check them out if you have a moment:

• The Johnson Report
• The Elephant of Surprise

There’s lots more to tell, and I’ll eventually put it here.  Until then, courage.