Name: Jay Smith
Title: PMO Architect and Evangelist (Sr. Programmer Analyst)
Company: Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, AR
Team: Program Management Office (PMO)
Experience Level: I don't consider myself an expert my any means, some area I know more, some areas I know less, and some I don't know anything. I feel like I have been hacking code for the last 15 years and just now am really learning the fundamental principles that will allow me to become a REAL programmer.
Technologies I Use:
I am currently working with ASP .NET, ASP .NET MVC Framework, .NET 3.5, EntLib, and focusing on learning TDD, and BDD and the tools that go along with that.
Topics I would like to present to the group: I am trying to learn more about Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development, and Behavior Driven Development and I would like to present these topics to the group.
Topics I would like to see presented to the group: Hmm, I guess my other one kind of fits here as well, but I would also like to learn more about SilverLight, WPF, and LINQ.
Blog: http://jaysmith.us
I enjoy talking with developers, when they can get me to shut up ;-), and learning what works in their environment. I have hobbies other than coding, yes I consider writting code a hobby, such as Homebrewing (mead, wine, and beer), motorcycles, I am also the founder and one of the host of a podcast for a PC based role playing game called Neverwinter Nights (http://nwnpodcast.com), and trying to keep up with my kids. I have two girls ages 8 and 4 who are just a ton of fun to be around, I'm sure every parent feels this way. Mainly I love learning, which is why I like the IT field so much, there is always something to learn.