Hi everyone,
I just joined the list and thought I'd drop an introductory note.
Some of you may know me from the #smalltalk irc channel. I have been using VisualWorks and GemStone since about 1993 (so I'm unfortunately biased to some of the older ways of doing things - like Envy).
I'm originally from Vancouver, Canada. I moved to Zurich in 2001 to work with UBS on their Settlements and Confirmation system with the DBO team. DBO is a VW/GS-based system and the team is very tight-knit and experienced. I really enjoyed working there.
I gradually started doing more project management in 2003, working on .NET and Java development projects. I relocated to London in September 2006.
I was working on applications for credit derivatives operations and exotic interest rate derivatives until November last year when I was laid off due to the downturn in the credit business.
In the meantime I've decided to get back into more practical (!) things and have been getting up to speed with Seaside and GemStone/64.
I'm looking forward to getting together on the 5th and the 8th and finding out what everyone is up to.
In addition to e-mail and my mobile you can get in touch with me on skype, facebook and linkedin.
Regards, Steve Wart m: 07517 465 943
uksmalltalk@lists.squeakfoundation.org