Kirby Best

“There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is too much good news to justify despair.”

Donella Meadows

About Me:

I’ve been a musician, tree planter, project manager, and a data analyst. I’ve worked in the Canadian publishing industry for over ten years.

I am an RStudio and Tidyverse fanatic.

I’m interested in big process oriented projects (Marathon Running, Implementing CASL for Penguin Random House Canada’s email program).

I love making my colleagues and friends’ lives easier (dashboard design, automating personal finance analysis).

Now:

Currently Reading: Memory Piece – Lisa Ko

Bench: I was given a woodworking course for Christmas. I am going to build a bench. No more just watching tutorials – I’m ready to get hands-on feedback from a pro in a workshop.

Python: I’m prioritizing learning Python properly. I love R dearly, but – Python is the go-to language for data analysis. I’m excited to go beyond dabbling in python and learn something new.

Shed Storage: I’m tackling some quick, rough-and-ready storage solutions for my shed. The goal is to build momentum and confidence for future DIY. This prototype will help declutter and set me up for more ambitious projects.