Hi, I’m Sarah Poole and a Senior Policy Analyst on the Strategic Policy Team within the Digital Office. Outside of work, I’m also a lover of animals and projects of all kinds. While working on the Digital Plan, my colleague, Kirsten Anderson and I had a whole lot of support…

1. What is your role in BC GOV and what product are you currently working on at the Exchange Lab? I’m currently a UX and Service Design Lead for the Digital Modernization team in the Exchange Lab. We’re developing digital.gov.bc.ca into a trusted wayfinding and guidance resource for digital modernization. 2. What do you like most about working at the Exchange Lab? I like working on a cross-functional, agile team in an environment that encourages experimentation.

Hi, I’m Annie. I’m a dog mom, equestrian, master’s student, wife and the IM/IT Governance and Strategy Lead on the Strategic Policy Team in the Digital Investment Office. I’m really here to talk about the last thing, but the first things are (thankfully) more of my identity. In the BC…

Technology can be flashy. It can be fast, responsive, intuitive, and give users a wonderful experience. That’s the dream at least. When you are an application designer, your mind is full of bright and creative ideas on how a problem can be solved. Software startup companies are known for delivering…

1. What is your role in BC GOV and what product are you currently working on at the Exchange Lab? My current role is as a Policy Analyst within the Digital Academy at the Exchange Lab. I am a fresh face in BCPS, having joined in June 2022 after completing…

One day while I was dozing on my couch with my phone laying on my chest, my two-and-a-half-year-old reached up, grabbed my phone, then gently moved my index finger and unlocked it. I pretended to be sleeping. He proceeded to watch Paw Patrol. I was dumbstruck, and impressed, by his…

How do you create an enticing in-person event at a time when people are no longer used to live experiences? My goal was to create an open house event to promote the new Exchange Lab space in the summer and, in the fall, a big Exchange Lab opening. I have…

The significance of Stack Overflow in developer culture and its effectiveness for answering technical questions cannot be understated — so much so that it’s continually reflected in internet culture. …

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And in the digital world, they take this to heart. Instead of starting a project from scratch, the best practice is to look for what already exists, adapt, and enhance it. We, as all good digital teams should, are following suit. To help…