So where has the webgypsy been?? I know, it was January 4th the last time I posted to this blog! Like any good gypsy, you might think that I had moved on looking for the next opportunity. On the contrary, shortly after the last entry, I got promoted to Software Development Manager in my company and have been very busy learning skill of management. My new position is very different from my job as a Developer, but I have learned to enjoy it very much. I like the opportunity that I have to bridge the gap between the development staff and management. On the downside, I have my share of mindless administrative tasks, but I also get the benefits setting architectural direction and doing as much R&D coding as I can fit in. All-in-all life is good right now for this webgypsy! In fact this gypsy may settle in for a while.
Anyway, to the point of this post, things are once again settling down a little now that I've been doing the job for nearly 5 months. So I have been thinking about some of my personal goals for the rest of this year. I don't know how realistic my entire list is, but here they are:
- Begin blogging more frequently (I learn so much when I write down my thoughts)
- Pick up and continue to organize CodeCampCleveland! (I have been working on this for about 9 months now, but got sidetracked for quite a while)
- Get Certified! (this is one I've wanted to do for a long time now)
- Spend more time Improving DevAuthority.com (I love this site, I guess I should try harder to show it the affection it deserves <grin/>)
So there you have it. My goals for the next 9+ months or so. I suppose writing them here doesn't mean much unless you all take the time every once in a while to hold me accountable to them. If you feel so inclined over the course of this next year, drop me a line and just ask me about one of these and maybe the shear shame of it all will drive me to see at least some of these through to completion.
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I just wanted to post an update for anyone that has been wondering about where CodeCampCleveland stands.
I have been working with several people in the area to secure a location and so far we have been unsuccesful. I have a few more leads and some renewed hope, but at this point I'm pretty sure that we aren't going to be looking at late-Winter/early-Spring as we had originally hoped. I will keep the updates coming as they become available. In the meantime anyone in the Cleveland area with any connections to a suitable facility. Please contact me! I have a couple of possibilities developing but wouldn't mind researching a few others.
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I am considering organizing a Code Camp for NorthEast Ohio in the spring. I will be trying to find a venue in the Downtown Cleveland area. What I'm looking for at this point is anyone who is within a reasonable distance of Cleveland who would be willing to do a session. If you have any interest in participating in this, please send me an email at dave@devauthority.com so that I can start to guage the interest and feasibility of having such an event.
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