John Kennedy's BlogNewbie PM in the Games WorldDirectX in a hurry- June 30, 2008 So, being a Program Manager working with XBox games teams - that's got to be one of the coolest jobs going, eh Well come back to me in six months, and I'll let you know :-) For the moment, as well as lots of PM-y type things, I'm trying to get myself up to speed on DirectX using C++. Any recommendations for good resources very welcome indeed! I've also been making a list of recently updated blogs and other sites that may be interesting. Again, feel free to suggest...http://blogs.msdn.com/johnkenn/archive/2008/06/30/directx-in-a-hurry.aspx Social networking in the real world: TechLudd- June 26, 2008 By nature, Im not what you would call a social chap. Meeting new people is something I find stressful, and of course, I am perhaps the worst person for remembering names in the entire universe (its a good thing my mummy sews a label with my name into all my clothes, or Id probably forget that too). However, one thing I do very much enjoy is getting together with some fellow nerds to talk shop. Programming techniques, platforms, open source developments, mobile technologies this is the stuff...http://blogs.msdn.com/johnkenn/archive/2008/06/26/social-networking-in-the-real-world-tech... Welcome back, me.- June 24, 2008 When we last heard from our intrepid blogger, he was doing something with Windows Mobile docs in Redmond. Then it all went quiet.. Well, good news everyone: Im back. Its all change though - this time Im a Program Manager, working with the Microsoft Games Studios teams in Dublin, Ireland. Did you know Microsoft have an R&D facility in Ireland Well, turns out we do, and Im working in it! Im still at the point where Im working out exactly what Im supposed to be doing, as well as signing up...http://blogs.msdn.com/johnkenn/archive/2008/06/24/welcome-back-me.aspx |