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    So, I have decided to take a role at Microsoft as a SDE on the Developer and Platform Evangelism team (i.e. Channel 9, Microsoft Gadgets, etc).  I am super excited about this job.  There are some really exciting things I’ll get to work on and I’m honored to have the opportunity.  Also, Jeff's still hiring.

     

    Being a Visual Basic MVP, you might find it interesting (or disturbing, take your pick) that the title of this message is in C#, but the role I’ve been offered is development using C#.  I will continue to evangelize VB in my own way, internally and externally, but my day to day coding will be in C# (and SQL Server, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc), which is just fine with me.  I was unfortunately an ASPInsider for only a very short time, but it was a fun and educational experience and I’m glad I was invited into it.

     

    I’d also like to mention that I’m excited to work with my good friend, Adam Kinney, again for the 3rd job in a row.  We must really enjoy working together!  :P

     

    I’ve had fun working at Aptera Software and wish them the best with their PSA Scorecard product.  If you’re running a small to medium service-based business and need an entire solution for project management, sales management, time entry, invoicing, etc you should check it out.

     

    Since I will be relocating, I will no longer be the VP for our local user group, NUFW.  Quite honestly, I didn’t do a whole lot of things there besides helping with some decisions and speaking every once and a while to fill an empty spot.  Armanda Turney has been doing a great job covering everything since the original President, Adam Kinney left.  Keep up the good work!

     

    Unfortunately, this position also means that I will need to drop out of Project Fazr.  :(  This is very sad for me, because I think they’re a great bunch of guys and extremely intelligent.  I will be keeping in contact with them and I think everyone should watch for the cool things they’re going to be doing.

     

    I will be starting at Microsoft on November 14th and can't wait!  Wish me luck and I'll see you on the other side!  :)

    Posted: Oct 25 2005, 05:48 PM by HumanCompiler | with 46 comment(s)
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    Jason Mauss said:

    Congrats man - It has been a lot of fun working w/ you on FAZR. Hmm...Jeff's still hiring eh? hmm....interesting.
    # October 25, 2005 8:52 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks! It's been good working with you too, Jason. Keep in touch!
    # October 25, 2005 8:59 PM

    Adam Kinney said:

    Awesome, happy to have you joining the team! This is definitely the best job so far :)

    C# rocks!
    # October 25, 2005 9:08 PM

    Jon Galloway said:

    Wow! Congrats! That's great news!
    # October 25, 2005 9:17 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks, Adam, I'm happy to join you! ;)

    Thanks, Jon! :D
    # October 25, 2005 9:20 PM

    Wallym said:

    Congrats
    # October 25, 2005 9:31 PM

    Matt Hawley said:

    Welcome, too bad we didn't get ya!
    # October 25, 2005 9:31 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks, Wally!

    Aw, shucks...thanks, Matt! ;)
    # October 25, 2005 9:36 PM

    TrackBack said:

    Congrats to the newest Channel 9'er
    # October 25, 2005 9:43 PM

    Armanda said:

    NUFW's loss is Microsoft's gain. Good Luck with the new opportunitiy!
    # October 25, 2005 10:13 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks, Armanda, but seriously, you all are doing great and will continue to do so without me!
    # October 25, 2005 10:22 PM

    Gretchen said:

    Eric - This is so cool. Congratulations! We're so excited for you!!!!!
    # October 25, 2005 10:55 PM

    Kent Sharkey said:

    Excellent news! Congrats, Erik!
    # October 25, 2005 11:19 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Hey Gretchen and Kent, thanks so much! Great to see you both over this way! :D
    # October 25, 2005 11:52 PM

    Scott C. Reynolds said:

    Can't think of a better guy. Been a pleasure working with you on FAZR, and congratulations bro!
    # October 26, 2005 12:59 AM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks a lot, Scott. It was great workin' with you too man! :)
    # October 26, 2005 1:11 AM

    Rob Caron said:

    Congratulations, Erik!
    # October 26, 2005 2:27 AM

    haacked@gmail.com (Haacked) said:

    Congratulations! Snatched from our grip by Microsoft. That's fine by me. I'm sure there will be future opportunities to work together.
    # October 26, 2005 2:29 AM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks, Rob! ;)

    Thanks, Phil. I'm sure of that too. Keep in touch! :)
    # October 26, 2005 2:38 AM

    TrackBack said:

    Who drank all the damn Kool-Aid?
    # October 26, 2005 2:53 AM

    Scott Galloway said:

    Congratulations...once you C# you never look back :-)
    # October 26, 2005 6:15 AM

    Jason Alexander said:

    Very awesome, congrats Erik! You're joining a great team and project, and I look forward to what you guys accomplish in the next year!
    # October 26, 2005 8:10 AM

    Joe Heller said:

    Congrats man! I guesse we've both come a long way from the days of Turbo Pascal. ;) If you need help with anything, just let us know.
    # October 26, 2005 10:34 AM

    Adam Porter said:

    Hot hot hot! Have a great time...I know you've waited SO long for an opportunity like this. Congratulations!

    I wonder what dear-ol' grandpa will say? :P
    # October 26, 2005 10:59 AM

    Shawn Walsh said:

    Ahhhh, you finally made it into the land of OZ - congrats Erik! I remember when you were busily coding away out of the book "Learn ASP in 21 days" at AdamsWells Internet. You've come a long way since then through a lot of hard work of your own accord. You deserve this job, and I'm glad to learn you finally got it. Keep in touch, keep your head on straight and look forward into settling in to the new job and building a family. You've good great things ahead of you, my man!
    # October 26, 2005 11:06 AM

    Raymond Lewallen said:

    I am happy for you Erik, and the best of luck in your adventures at MS. You've got my email and MSN, so keep in touch. Going to miss you on FAZR, its been great having you a part of us up to this point.
    # October 26, 2005 11:16 AM

    Kevin Harder said:

    Congratulations Erik! Very Cool. And you'll get to work with the infamous Channel9 Guy. :P
    # October 26, 2005 12:18 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Scott, I actually code in C# already about 50% of my day, so it's fine. :)

    Jason, thanks a lot man! Looking forward to seeing how we work with you guys.

    Joe, aaahhh, the memories. ;) Thanks for being a good friend!

    Adam, thanks, cuz...should be a blast! Grandpa's happy for me. ;)

    Shawn, more great memories! Thanks for getting me started with ASP. Don't know where I'd be if I'd never worked with you. Will be keeping in touch man. Thanks for the kind words and take care! :)

    Raymond, thanks dude, appreciate it! I will definitely keep in touch and it was great working with you and Fazr too!

    Kevin, Thanks! And yah that little C9 punk better watch out! Either that or we'll go get drunk together and prank call geeks in the middle of the night while they're trying to code. ;)
    # October 26, 2005 12:52 PM

    Jeff Key said:

    Bravo! Nice job, Eric. What's FW going to do without any .NET developers? ;)
    # October 26, 2005 3:29 PM

    Jeff Key said:

    Oy, Erik I mean. I've worked with a guy named Rik for five years and still spell his name 'Rick' half the time. Where's my Ginkgo?
    # October 26, 2005 3:30 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Hahaha, no worries, Jeff and thanks! :D Not sure exactly, um...import? ;) No really there are some other .NET developers around here, just not too many. Indiana will survive! :)
    # October 26, 2005 4:02 PM

    TrackBack said:

    Congrats to a friend and Channel 9 is hiring
    # October 26, 2005 4:25 PM

    TrackBack said:

    Erik Porter joins the Channel9 team
    # October 26, 2005 5:05 PM

    Rob Howard said:

    Congratulations Erik! That's awesome news!
    # October 26, 2005 5:51 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks a lot, Rob! :)
    # October 26, 2005 5:54 PM

    Don Demsak said:

    Yet another one bites the dust and joins the borg!

    Congrats!
    # October 26, 2005 7:06 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Very true! Thanks, Don! :)
    # October 26, 2005 7:35 PM

    TrackBack said:

    BTW
    # October 27, 2005 3:10 AM

    Rafael M. Munoz said:

    this it totally awesome Eric, welcome aboard and see you soon
    # October 27, 2005 4:31 AM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks, Rafael, I'm so excited! See ya dude!
    # October 27, 2005 11:40 AM

    TrackBack said:

    I don't work here ... yet
    # October 27, 2005 8:05 PM

    Colt said:

    Congrats Erik!!
    # October 28, 2005 6:49 AM

    Dean-o said:

    Congratulations! You deserve it. In the short time I have known you, I have learned a lot from you. You have a long road of success ahead of you.
    # October 31, 2005 9:53 PM

    Erik Porter said:

    Thanks, Colt!

    Thanks a lot, Dean. I've enjoyed talking with you at our UG meetings! :)
    # October 31, 2005 9:55 PM

    Adam Kinney, Devigner at Work said:

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    Microsoft Weblogs said:

    Two years ago on this very date of June 20th, I started my first day here at Microsoft. It was an exciting

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