David, interested in expanding his knowledge, and up for a challenge, offered to take on the Sweet Tarts Takeaway web site development so that he could familiarize himself with the intricacies of Drupal.

David is the principal of Megginson Technologies, and his work includes consulting and development for many companies and organizations, a large number of Open Source software packages, and two books: Structuring XML Documents (1998) and Imperfect XML (2004).

David formerly chaired the XML Information Set Working Group at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and served as a member of the W3C's XML Working Group and XML Co­ordination Group.

Outside of information technology, David is an instrument-rated private pilot and a volunteer with Hope Air (which recently welcomed comedian Rick Mercer as an Honorary Patron), and developed and maintains the OurAirports community web site for air travelers and pilots.