Louis Kessler
Genealogy Lecturer and Software Developer with 2 products. Sorry, I am not taking clients.
Behold Genealogy
Please email me
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Louis started his genealogy over 40 years ago, about the same time he started computer programming. His University degrees in Statistics and Computer Science have given Louis a very different and innovative perspective on Genealogy research. Louis spent many years as Chair of the Archives Committee, as a Board Member and then as President of the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada. Louis has given talks on genealogy technology and DNA at RootsTech, on genealogy cruises and at other special genealogy events. Louis built his website in 1997 and developed Behold, genealogy software for viewing (and soon editing) genealogy data, and Double Match Triangulator, a program for autosomal DNA analysis. Louis lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with his wife Cheryl and two daughters. He retired in 2016 after a 40 year career as programmer, forecaster and finally Manager at Manitoba Hydro, his province's electric and gas utility company. Genealogy and programming, formerly his afterwork passions, now are his full time after-family endeavors. More info at: www.lkessler.com/genealog.shtml
Geographic Specialities
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Romania, Ukraine
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Romania, Ukraine
Testimonials
See www.beholdgenealogy.com/feedback.php for some testimonials and reviews of Behold and www.doublematchtriangulator.com for some testimonials and reviews of DMT.
See www.beholdgenealogy.com/feedback.php for some testimonials and reviews of Behold and www.doublematchtriangulator.com for some testimonials and reviews of DMT.
Publications/Media
Louis has written bi-weekly articles on genealogy for a local newspaper. He wrote an 8 page article on the best genealogy software for an Australian genealogy magazine. He has contributed papers to FHISO (Family History Information Standards Organisation). Louis blogs about many issues in genealogy and genealogical software development at his blog at www.beholdgenealogy.com/blog. He contributes to discussions on various genealogical web sites.
Louis has written bi-weekly articles on genealogy for a local newspaper. He wrote an 8 page article on the best genealogy software for an Australian genealogy magazine. He has contributed papers to FHISO (Family History Information Standards Organisation). Louis blogs about many issues in genealogy and genealogical software development at his blog at www.beholdgenealogy.com/blog. He contributes to discussions on various genealogical web sites.
Affiliations
Genealogical Speakers Guild, Association of Software Professionals, Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada (Past President, Board Member, Archives Chair, Genealogical Institute Chair), Manitoba Heritage Grants Advisory Counsel (2 Terms)
Genealogical Speakers Guild, Association of Software Professionals, Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada (Past President, Board Member, Archives Chair, Genealogical Institute Chair), Manitoba Heritage Grants Advisory Counsel (2 Terms)
Degrees
MSc (Computer Science), BSc Hons. (Statistics)
MSc (Computer Science), BSc Hons. (Statistics)