[Nomads-pm] G'day!

[Michael Kraus]

G'day!

George replied to my thread, but accidently replied off list (so see
below for his message - I did check that this was unintentional).

I just found out that Sydney.pm is in the process of re-grouping. (Yay!)
... But I'm also delighted to be part of this non-geographic list.

I guess there are a lot of Perl programmers in Sydney, but there still
seems to be enough of a demand job wise to be able to get a nice paying
job, /if/ you have the experience. (I'll let you know my thoughts
further once I've been to Sydney.pm meet or two - but you may need to
prompt me.)

With Perl, I've done a small number of minor scripts. (Web forms,
emailers and the ilk.) Currently I'm developing Wild's online ordering
system. For this I'm using OO Perl. (I'm also quite interested in OO
extreme-programming, e.g. Agile Software Development, Design Patterns,
etc.)

I've been programming with Perl only for a short time - I've been
contracted here since last March, and developing in Perl for several
months.

What I like about Perl - it's flexibility, portability and CPAN. :) I
like it's c-like syntax. I dislike aspects of it's OO'ness - but then
again it was never designed as an OO language in the first place. (Not
too much of grumble point for me, as I can, and do, still OOP in Perl.)
:)

Programming in Perl is as much about programming in community as it is
programming in a specific language.

Also, I'm a Linux and open source lover - which contribute to my liking
of Perl. (CPAN is bloomin' fantastic!)

Oh, yeah, just in case you didn't get it - CPAN is fantastic! ;)

Out of my participation in Nomads.pm, I'm hoping to:
* improve my Perl skills, in terms of speed and efficiency - in a "safe"
environment
* keep my skills and technical knowledge up to date
* be part of a friendly and fun group
* be recognised for my contributions, however great or small
* keep my finger on the pulse of what is happening internationally with
Perl developers
* stay informed of my chances of contracting/working in Europe and
Israel as a developer

I guess I feel I'm one of the lucky ones - I get to work doing what I
love to do. Being part of community groups like this is a support
structure for that aspect of my life, and if I get contribute back in
some small way then I'm somewhat honoured.

Hope this answers your questions - feel free to ask more.

All the best!


Regards,
 

Michael S. E. Kraus
B. Info. Tech. (CQU), Dip. Business (Computing)
Software Developer
Wild Technology Pty Ltd
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: George Woolley [mailto:george at metaart.org] 
> Sent: Thursday, 3 February 2005 2:52 PM
> To: Michael Kraus
> Subject: Re: [Nomads-pm] G'day!
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> Nomads.pm:
> I second your thanks to Kyle.
> I like the idea of this group.
> 
> I believe Nomads.pm is the oldest
> of the non-geographical Perl Mongers groups.
> 
> Sydney.pm:
> Well, having your local pm group defunct is a drag.
> 
> Are there many Perl programmers around there?
> 
> You:
> If you feel like saying,
> it would be interesting to know a little about any of the following:
> * what you've done with Perl to date
> * what you like about Perl
> * how you hope to benefit from being part of this group
> 
> George
> of Oakland.pm and Camelot.pm
> 
> 
> ====================
> On Wednesday 02 February 2005 6:55 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
> > G'day everyone...
> >
> >
> > Just a quick hello, to introduce myself (albeit rushed) to 
> the group.
> >
> > I'm currently located in Sydney, Australia - where there is 
> no active 
> > Perl Mongers group. (Sydney.pm is now defunct unless some 
> phoenix like 
> > behaviour occurs.) Additionally, as soon as I'm experienced enough, 
> > and have my $$$ worked out a bit better, I wish to travel 
> and work in 
> > Europe and Israel. (So, I'm guessing this is probably the 
> best .pm for 
> > me.)
> >
> > So "Hi!" .... And thanks to Kyle for setting the group up!
> >
> > (Btw, apologies for any long .sig - the mailserver here 
> automatically 
> > adds a disclaimer) :(
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> > Michael S. E. Kraus
> > B. Info. Tech. (CQU), Dip. Business (Computing) Software Developer 
> > Wild Technology Pty Ltd
> ...
> 
> 


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