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Goodbye IBM…hello FIM

I recently accepted a position at Fox Interactive Media (FIM) as a Senior Software Engineer in the newly formed FIM Audience Network business unit. So what is the FIM Audience Network?…the recent press release describes things best :

The new unit will combine FIM’s advertising technology, ad operations and performance sales efforts into one unit. The team will be responsible for the sales of performance-based ads for both FIM and third-party sites.

Favorite upside…I’m getting a new MacBook Pro (thanks Boss). Only downside…I have to temporarily turn my back on my Ruby brethren as I will be developing in Java again :) Don’t worry though…it’s still Agile development 4 life baby!

It has been a privilege to work for IBM during the past eight years. I will always be grateful for the valuable experience, mentoring and practical lessons that I have gained while working there. I am definitely looking forward to this new challenge and to starting a new phase of my career. Between my career change and the upcoming arrival of The Chislets my life has just gotten a whole lot more interesting!

Posted at 6am on 05/16/08 | 2 comments | Tagged With: career, fim, ibm, life read on

Instant family…3 times the fun.

I have some big news to share with everyone! My wife Jaclyn and I are expecting…TRIPLETS! Yes, you read that right - 3 babies — all at the same time.

It’s said that things in three are a special occurrence in nature, to quote the authority that is Wikipedia:

The rule of three is that things that come in threes are inherently funnier, more satisfying, or more effective than other numbers of things.

Hope that brings us comfort in the middle of the craziness! We are excitedly awaiting the arrival of our three “Chislets” in early October. Until then we are looking for a larger car and trying to figure out how to fit 3 cribs in our nursery.

If you want to follow the adventures of the pregnancy and beyond, tune in to The Chislet’s Blog (yes…these kids are already THAT COOL).

Posted at 7pm on 04/11/08 | no comments | Tagged With: chislets, family, life, triplets read on