I’m a computer programmer who enjoys learning and writing about new technologies. I see this blog as a learning tool. It gives me a chance to collect my thoughts on topics of interest and to share with others. I don’t consider myself an expert in most of the topics I explore. Please don’t take anything here as the last word in anything. If you see a mistake or think I’m on the wrong track, please let me know. I appreciate comments.
In my day job, I work for Dell Services in the Microsoft Practice as a Solution Architect helping clients improve business processes through the innovative application of technology, mostly .Net, SharePoint, and Dynamics CRM.
In my spare time, I enjoy learning and working with open source technologies: Linux, PHP, MySQL, Python, bash scripts… Lately, I’ve been exploring the many open source NoSQL options.
I’m also an active volunteer for SVForum, a professional association in Silicon Valley focused on new technologies. It’s a great community for networking and keeping up with trends. I also attend various technology meet ups in the Bay Area.
Outside of work, I enjoy bicycling with my family along the San Francisco Bay Bike Path and coaching my daughter’s soccer team in AYSO. Go Foster City United!
See my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdowney and follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/james_downey.
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of my employer Dell, or any other organization with which I have an affiliation. These are just my thoughts and opinions.
