Computerworld Blogging Idol 2010 Contestants (in no particular order)

Laird Bowie

Currently enjoying city life but keeping my mind on technology, the environment and society.


Nigel Fortlage

Information Technology executive that see's technology as a tool, not an end game. Able to take broad view on technology and it's impact to business. Not afraid to push the envelope when it makes sense, does not seek to be bleeding edge for the sake of technology.
http://nfortlage.blogspot.com

Jennifer Lester

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Don Sheppard

I'm a veteran Blogging Idoller who also does consulting for a living. I began my career as a railway data communications engineer and also spent a considerable amount of time on ISO standards development. After working for a bank, I took up the consulting challenge, and I still find it challenging! I try to keep in touch with a lot of IT topics but I'm usually doing things that involve service management and ITIL. I use both an iPhone and a Blackberry, still print a lot of paper, and I own a green OLPC (one Laptop Per Child) but I haven't found much use for it! I'll probably get an iPAD. I'm starting to get interested in networking history, so I guess I'm starting to look backwards as well as forwards!


Joel Martin

I have over 15 years IT market experience managing products, performing qualitative and quantitative market analysis, developing new business and partnerships, and creating business/product strategies. My experiences vary from Microsoft to IDC where I have enjoyed the challenge of working with industrious and smart people both from a vendor, consultant, and customer perspective.
http://softwarestrategies.wordpress.com

Michel Labelle

I'm an IT operations manager with 20+ years of industry and consulting experience. Classically trained in Computer Science with qualifications in project management, systems design, and voice/data communications systems deployment. Basically if you can plug it in, I probably have. I can usually be found on the lecture circuit and has been a featured speaker at VMWorld, IP4IT and the MISA conference. With a detailed background in IT security, and a focus on taking policy and making it practical, I served a 2 year term on the federal Canadian Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee and am active in promoting digital civil liberties.


Michael Regan

Last year I was one of the oldest bloggers in this contest - and I haven't got any younger. I have had a long and varied career that ranges from stoking a steam boiler to building Linux based application servers. I am now a partner in a small web development business. Along the way I have learned a few things. Like, there hasn't been a good song since the 70's, Janis Joplin will live forever and the only true Corvette was a 1964 split window coupe. To paraphrase Trooper - I am here for a good time - not a long time.
http://www.timr.ca

Tania Samsonova

I am a translator and a technical writer. I have published several book translations (Margaret Atwood's "Life before Man", to name just one) into Russian. I also do technical translations (IT-related, mostly, as I have been in software development for 15 years), provide SR&ED consulting and write technical documentation. I have a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Moscow State University, an MCAD certification, and several certificates: one in Technical Writing from YorkU and two from U of T SCS (in Financial Management and in Enterprise Risk Management). I am currently working on the Russian translation of "Someone comes to town..." by Cory Doctorow (under Creative Commons license) and just completed translation, for a Russian publisher, of "Nation" by Terry Pratchett. After that, I will start working on "The Year of the Flood", the latest book by Margaret Atwood. *** My page on proz.com: English - Russian Translator *** My profile on LinkedIn *** My business websites: *** Translation Services (English - Russian) *** SR&ED Consulting *** My LJ (in Russian) *** My Twitter (personal): @TaniaSam *** My Twitter (business): @SRED4you
http://www.sred4you.com

Chris Lau

Chris held a number of IT-related positions over the past 10 years in banking, government, and in small businesses. He has experience in database design and administration but is a spreadsheet guru and all about numbers, formula and macros. He believes that Excel can support anything, including enterprise business requirements (albeit not effectively).
http://twitter.com/chrispycrunch

Hugh Chatfield I.S.P.

Degrees in Physics, Documentary Production In Information Technology since 1965. In General markup languages since 1993. In Film projects since 2007. In Documentary Production since 2008. Follow my adventures at Hugh's World http://hugh-chatfield.com
http://cyberspace-industries-2000.com

Julie Kivell

After 15 years, I've accumulated a fine collection of hard won wrinkes and bruises awarded in the Canadian Telecom Industry. With a backpack of experiences and mementos ranging from internetics, netcommandos, and outstanding customer conversations, I've got a tongue in cheek philosophy that, more often than not, results in creativity and hilarity. When I grow up, I'd like to be able to see the future, and make it even better.
http://wow.jules.ca

Peter Armaly

Peter is a seasoned veteran of enterprise IT, having worked in a variety of technical and managerial roles over the last 27 years. Some of those years saw him travel for BMC Software to many interesting places around the world to speak to audiences and/or consult with customers. These days, Peter is focused on helping a few select customers in his role of Customer Solution Architect for CA.


pedrocardoso

Hi there - Who Am I? Well, an Engineer by schooling, IT Professional by vocation, a social media evangelist and passionate about Making IT Work. A Six Sigma Green Belt hard wired for Continuous Improvement, I consider myself fortunate to be able to jump out of bed each morning and work at doing what I truly love to do. Engage Me!
http://www.itworldcanada.com/blogs/makingitwork/

smoffitt

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jpickett

I spent nearly 20 years as an IT developer, consultant and manager in a broad range of industries before I got into publishing as the founding editor for what is now ComputerWorld Canada. I was also the founding editor of CIO Canada magazine and was, for many years, the editorial director of IT World Canada's family of print and online products. Now, as Community Advocate, I'm still focused on the issues and concerns of the communities served by IT World Canada and represent those interests both within the company and out in the industry...and I'm happy to leave the company's editorial leadership in the very capable hands of the talented and energetic Shane Schick. I’m delighted to participate in the 2010 Blogging Idol competition, not as a contestant, but as a judge. Happy posting.


mastertonland

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tony

I have been building websites since 1998! I build all of my sites with Joomla and have a staff of 11. I manage over 500 sites in 14 different countries and I personally specialize in online marketing. My company is 90% paperless and all of my staff all work outside of my office. They pick and choose their hours and we use web based software to manage the work flow. I spend on average 8 to 12 hours a day online.
http://www.allaboutjoomla.com

hcuriel

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Daniel P. Franco

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colleen

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samybenzekry

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Maurice Amzallag

Maurice has extensive experience in IT and technology, and views IT from a strategic/business perspective.


Arnaud Selvais

I have been working in the web business as a professional for 14 years now. I started my career as a webdesigner for a big communication agency in Belgium then I continued that as a freelance and finally started my own company (Antidot Belgium). After a while (pretty soon though) I found programming "easier" than design. So that is what I have been doing for the past 11 years (PHP, Java, Python, ActionScript, ...).
http://www.antidot.ca

Sean Kearney

A Network Administrator, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. He’s a devoted and passionate computer enthusiast from the early 80’s to the present day, having used just about every microcomputer ever. He’s self taught in computer programming with 65xx machine code, working with many technologies – but primarily Microsoft. He deals with “anything thrown at him” from gnawed keyboards to recovery of Exchange servers, to networking setups and isolating the realm of the unknown. His present position has him testing and deploying just about any new Microsoft Technology he’s asked to as well as dealing with user’s in an Enterprise class environment. Prior to this, he spent over 8 years dealing with Small Business Systems and home user environments. He absolutely loves Powershell, Windows 7 and Hyper-V in that specific order.
http://www.energizedtech.com

Ron Van Holst

Ron is an engineer who enjoys discovering new technologies and new ideas. He also likes to meet new people and learn from the stories of their experiences. Ron is interested in applying his knowledge of High Performance Computing (HPC) technology and applications to make businesses more competitive.
http://whyhire.me/ron_van_holst

Marina Arnaout

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Dominira

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