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Rob Chartier, DotNetNuke Corp. (@robchartier) Rob Chartier is the Director, Engineering at DotnetNuke Corporation. He has developed IT solutions for more than 15 years with a diverse background in both software and hardware development. He is internationally recognized as an innovative thinker and leading IT architect with frequent speaking engagements showcasing his expertise. He's been an integral part of many open forums on cutting-edge technology, including the .NET Framework and Distributed Computing.
He uses expertise with many Microsoft technologies, including .NET, and a strong background in Sql Server, IIS, Oracle, IBM, Java, and similar technologies to support his award-winning writing. He frequently publishes to many of the leading developer and industry support Web sites and publications. He has a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP status in Asp/ASP.NET for the past 6 years and has been a member of the AspInsiders since its inception.
WebLog: http://weblogs.asp.net/rchartier
Twitter: http://twitter.com/robchartier
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Medhat Elmasry, .netBC (http://netbc.ca) Medhat Elmasry is a local Vancouverite. He has been developing and leading various software projects in and around the city since 1993. Some of his recent positions were: IT manager in charge of re-engineering at The Loewen Group; Professional Services Manager at Inglenet Business Solutions; Software Engineer at Scan-It-First Technologies; Data Analyst at Alderwoods Group; and Consultant at HSBC. Medhat is currently a full-time instructor at BCIT in the CST department, co-owner of BCJobs.com, and a contractor at SierraWireless Inc. During his spare time, Medhat finds time to manage the .netBC user group.
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Yaroslav Pentsarskyy (@spentsarsky):
Yaroslav works on SharePoint solution implementations as a part of Habañero Consulting Group's engineering team and is highly passionate about his work. A Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) 2009 Award, Yaroslav ensures project success through close, continuous interaction with end users and stakeholders throughout each phase of the application development lifecycle. Yaroslav actively contributes to the local and no-so-local technical communities by presenting at local events and sharing his findings in his almost-daily blog: www.sharemuch.com.
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John Bristowe, Microsoft Canada (http://www.microsoft.ca/) John Bristowe is a Developer Evangelist with Microsoft Canada based in Calgary, Alberta. John is an experienced speaker and frequently presents Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) events across Canada. Prior to joining Microsoft, John was a member of the Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) programs.
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Scott Stauffer, Vancouver PASS Chapter (http://vancouver.sqlservercentral.com/) Scott is the president of the Vancouver PASS Chapter which he took part in starting in September 2004 to revitalize a community presence for SQL Server. An independent database consultant, Scott has worked with SQL Server for over 10 years and enjoys learning and sharing news things about the product.
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Richard Campbell, Campbell & Associates (http://www.strangeloop.net/) Richard Campbell is the Chief Technology Officer of Strangeloop Networks and partner in PWOP Productions. He's also a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP. Richard's fascination with communicating about technology has led him to writing numerous articles, serving as the co-host of .NET Rocks! and speaking to thousands of developers and IT professionals at conferences around the world.
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Peter John McFarlane (@pjmcfarlane): Peter John leads the Engineering team for Habañero Consulting Group and focuses on resourcing and capacity management, knowledge management, career development, and playing a vital role in the running of day-to-day company operations. Peter John founded the Vancouver SharePoint User Group (VanSPUG - @vanspug) and is actively involved in the local development community. He is a key organizer and facilitator of monthly VanSPUG meetings and encourages his team members to present at numerous industry events and post frequently on their blog: engblog.habaneros.com. Peter John is also an invited member of the Computer Systems Technology Program Advisory Committee at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) where he plays a vital role in keeping BCIT programs relevant to the needs of students, business, and industry.
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Graham Jones is the President of the Vancouver Technology User Group (VANTUG) (http://www.vantug.com/). His current "day" job is as the volunteer Chair of the Global Board of Culminis (http://www.culminis.com/), which keeps him very busy in his supposed retirement.
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