I am from The Netherlands, originating from Zeist (the town, not the Highlander planet) and I rolled into software testing in 1998. Working for the company that brought you TMap, I learned testing as dictated. Since my unrequested release in 2011 I have tried learning and adapting in projects and with an open mind towards the testing community (because everyone has a piece of truth in one way or another). You are never too old to learn and learning new stuff keeps you young!!