Changing Times
It’s hard to believe that I have been with Microsoft for almost six years. I started in early 2000 as part of Microsoft Consulting Services and about two years later moved into my current role as the Developer Evangelist for New England. It’s been an amazing experience as the DE for New England. I have had the chance to interact with some of the best people here locally and across the world. The amount of passion and excitement the community has is incredible. There hasn’t been a day that goes by in the past four years that I haven’t heard a story about some cool application people are working on.
It’s with some sadness but a lot of excitement that I am announcing that I have accepted a new position within Microsoft. I will be taking on a new opportunity as the Director for .NET Platform Marketing. Of all the things that I can think of doing within Microsoft this was at the top. It’s an opportunity to work with some of the smartest people and one of the best groups within Microsoft. (Ok I realize I am a bit biased). Yes, I will be relocating to Redmond and No this blog won’t go away!
Having been part of the developer community here in New England for the last several years has been an experience that I will miss and never forget. The developer community is an incredible place. The passion and technical experiences that every developer brings is something that we should all be proud of.
Keep an eye here over the next couple of weeks as things start to firm up a bit more with moves and everything else. I understand that we will be announcing the next Code Camp in the coming weeks as well!
Comments
- Anonymous
August 17, 2006
Congratulations!, so the change is for better times! - Anonymous
August 17, 2006
Mozeltov! Don't forget your blogging fans -- I've learned so much for you . . .thanks! - Anonymous
August 17, 2006
We'll have to meetup for coffee sometime after the dust settles or if you're ever downtown Seattle. - Anonymous
August 17, 2006
Congradulations on the new gig. It's great having someone with your enthusiasm and passion doing that. - Anonymous
August 17, 2006
Congrats! You will be missed as a DE, however I'm sure you will continue to make a bigger difference at corporate - look forward ot bumping into you on campus! - Anonymous
August 18, 2006
Congrats! It will be interesting to see what improvements/changes you can drive. - Anonymous
August 18, 2006
Congrats Thom, but do they have any good Wild Turkey's out there? - Anonymous
August 18, 2006
Dear Tom,
Just a note to wish you much good luck in your new undertaking with Microsoft. Also, thank you for speaking before our group, Sales and Marketing Toastmasters, a few months ago, your speech was terrific. At any rate, goodbye and good luck as Edgar R. Murrow would have said.
Joe McGurn
Immediate Past President
Sales and Marketing Toastmasters - Anonymous
August 18, 2006
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August 18, 2006
Congradulations, Tom. You have been very helpfull, and nice to all of us.
Ajaz Baig - Anonymous
August 19, 2006
congrats Thom, I've been following your blog for quite some time, hope you keep the good stuff coming - Anonymous
August 21, 2006
Your parents must be soooo proud!!!! - Anonymous
August 22, 2006
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August 23, 2006
Congratulations Thom. I sincerely hope you enjoy the move and the new position. - Anonymous
August 24, 2006
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August 26, 2006
Wow! I just read in Julia's blog posting that Thom Robbins is moving to Redmond WA for his new post as - Anonymous
August 28, 2006
Congratulations on the new position and the move to Redmond. - Anonymous
September 08, 2006
Thom
Congrats on the well deserved new job! We'll miss seeing you at the regular technical sessions.
All the best at your new role. - Anonymous
October 13, 2006
It has been a very long time since we last had a New Jersey Developers Dinner, but that is going to change