Tim Bell, one of the creators of CS Unplugged, was one of the biggest influences on me discovering my love of computer science and learning how to program in hi

Tim Bell, one of the creators of CS Unplugged, was one of the biggest influences on me discovering my love of computer science and learning how to program in high school. I wouldn't be where I am and doing what I do if it wasn't for him. I wasn't originally planning on becoming a software developer as a career, I started studying Mechanical Engineering. However, I failed first year (due to undiagnosed ADHD and a lack of interest). Luckily Tim was a lecturer at my university (University of Canterbury), and let me jump straight into second year computer science. He was definitely one of the best lecturers I had, alongside Richard Lobb. It's not often that you meet an academic who's more interested in teaching than research, but they were, and it showed. Thanks Tim.