My First Encounter with Google Apps

Till a couple of months back, Microsoft Exchange and (Pocket) Outlook combination used to be the epicenter of my productivity. I was almost addicted to the ActiveSync/DirectPush feature so much so that I was reaching out to my Windows Mobile at unearthly hours to check mail or to add a task. I used to continue my unfinished work at home seamlessly. At least 40% of my official mails were sent...

I am a Proud Owner of the MacBook Pro!

The desire to own a Mac started sometime back. Just after relocating to Bangalore, I visited the iStore in MG Road to check out the MacBook. That was during the Apple WWDC 09 event and after hearing about the new line of MacBook Pro, I have decided to wait. It was worth waiting! I bought the new MacBook Pro 13” today. The whole process of purchasing has been very smooth. On Monday, 22nd...

Tech.Ed 2009 Speaker Ratings

This Tech.Ed was absolutely special to me. It was the last session of the last day of Tech.Ed India 2009 and it was also the last Tech.Ed event for me as a full time employee of Microsoft. I have been associated with the Microsoft Tech.Ed brand since 1999 and have delivered more than 20 sessions across 8 Tech.Ed events! I ended my MS tenure with an act that I always enjoyed doing – Deliver...

Azure Session at Bangalore Tech.Ed Mini Event

Today Niraj & I presented at Tech.Ed 2009 Community Event in Bangalore. This is organized by one of the most vibrant Microsoft communities in the country – B.NET. The organizers managed to get almost the same set of speakers who presented at Tech.Ed 2009 event held in Hyderabad last month. Though the session started with a few audiences, the hall was 75% full by the time I reached the...

I Am Back!

After taking a break for more than a month, I am back in action. I have gone through a major shift. I switched my job from Microsoft to Bell Labs. Relocated along with my family from my native place, Hyderabad to Bangalore. Got my son admitted at a new school. On top of all this, my web hosting company messed up my blog big time. I lost most of the content and worse – I cannot even access...