AlanSmith

After reading everyone else's description, I may possibly be one of the least interesting people there. :-)

I went to the last PsL and found out about AYE there. I also have been a member of the SHAPE forum and have learned and enjoyed quite a bit there. I was at AYE 2003 and will be there again for AYE 2004. See you in Phoenix!!

Plans for AYE 2004

- Monday AM: SessionFour017 (Geographically Dispersed Team)
- I also want to attend SessionFour025 (Risk Management)
- Monday PM: SessionFour002 (Organizational Mapping)
- I also want to attend SessionFour018 (Decision Skills for Teams)
- Tuesday AM: SessionFour027 (Positive Politics)
- I also want to attend SessionFour004 (Project Status) and SessionFour012 (Change Agent)
- Tuesday PM: SessionFour026 (Estimates)
- No second choice
- Wednesday AM: SessionFour022 (Deja Vu)
- No second choice
- Wednesday PM: SessionFour001 (Rules into Guides)
- I also want to attend SessionFour024 (Systems Engineering) and SessionFour014 (Reflection Leading to Action)

Professionally:

-I have worked with software for about 13 years now and as a result of PsL I realized that my favorite part is working with people and helping them succeed.

Personally:

-Husband to a wonderful wife

-Father of one adorable toddler girl and one baby boy.

-Quite avid photographer (Yes, I'll have at least one camera with me at AYE)

-I now live in the suburb of Dallas, TX but used to live in Phoenix (Chandler, actually) before I had kids so I know of some personal favorite restaurants!

-Enjoy leading small groups in my church as I love to help people struggle with who God is and why that matters.

-I LOVE game playing. Especially the more current German board games. I especially like games where you have to decide between several good alternatives. I find that they provide a lot of insight as I later reflect on my choices.

Alan, I sincerely doubt you will be one of the least interesting people at AYE. It's possible you could be less of a character than some of us, but not less interesting. I look forward to meeting you. -- JohannaRothman 2003.07.26

Thank you Johanna, I look forward to meeting you as well. - AlanSmith 2003.07.28

Alan, I am glad you are coming to AYE. I enjoyed your company at breakfast during PSL. - CharlesAdams

Thank you Charles. I enjoyed your company at PSL as well. I'll see you there! - AlanSmith 2003.07.28

Alan, look forward to meeting you and discussing the challenges of working with a development shop 4477 miles away - PhilStubbington 2003-09-15

Alan - You mention German board games - I am big Settlers of Catan fan and have tried a handful of the other strategy games - LotR and Amun-re by Knizia are fun. I would love to play one night if you want to try and set a game up. - ThomRossi

Alan - I spent an enjoyable half hour looking at your photos on your blog. Thank you for the enjoyment.

DwaynePhillips 24 September 2004

Thank you, Dwayne!! I am glad you enjoyed it!!

AlanSmith 7 October 2004

Updated: Monday, October 25, 2004