MVP ...

I can't remember if I already mentioned this or not but earlier this year Mike was nominated for and selected as a Microsoft MVP (Visual C++).  

'MVPs make exceptional contributions to technical communities, sharing their passion, knowledge, and know-how. Meanwhile, because MVPs hear the opinions and needs of many others in the technical community, they are well-placed to share highly focused feedback with Microsoft.'

If you are a computer geek you probably already know that this is quite an honor.

You are nominated by your peers and selected by Microsoft experts and a panel of current MVP's.

 

This week was the MVP Conference which is held in Bellevue & Seattle.  His work agreed to pay him to attend the 4 day conference  (which is BIG since he is a contract worker and normally he only gets paid for the days he is actually in the office- no PTO)  He was very happy to be able to take the 4 days off with pay to attend.

 

All week long he has been going to presentations, seminars, networking events and last night they had their BIG +1 wrap-up Party.

There are about 1000 MVP's at the conference and they have flown in from 70 different countries to attend so the party last night was quite an event.  It was held at a venue called The Garage which is located in Capital Hill in downtown Seattle. 

It is a large old converted garage which now a mixture of 20 bowling lanes, 25 pool tables, 6 bars, 3 private rooms, and plenty of lounging room for a night out. It is nearly 40,000 square feet and so there was plenty of room for everyone.

And can I just add, Microsoft throws a mean party - they are not stingy.  Aside from the bowling, pool and dancing they also had numerous buffets and a completely open fully-hosted bar.  They had everything from Beer & Wine to Martini's & Cosmopolitans.

 

We didn't hang around too long because we didn't know anyone there, don't drink much, don't play pool and the bowling lanes were all busy.  We just had something to eat, a few drinks and then left.

 
 

Sunshine today!

Have a good one.

N

Comments

[jen]

Good job Mike!!!! It's alway nice to get recognized for all the work and heart you put into things and especially nice when it comes from your peers!!!
good on ya hope you had a good night out!!!
sullivans

[DD]

Congrats to Mike ! Sounds like a lot of fun too ! I bet that will look great on a resume.

[Jessica Thomson]

Congrats Mike !!! Yeah!!!! Great work you rock!!