Sunday, January 14, 2007 4:28 AM
rplant
Get Office 2007 and Groove FREE!
Ready for a 'New Day'? How about this... Ready for a free copy of Office 2007 Professional and Groove 2007? I thought so.
Now that I have turned my blog into an advertisement (without the benefit of Affiliate revenue) I will tell you how... It's really simple: Register for a Windows Vista and Office 2007 launch event in your area!* (Read the fine print below)
Use the following link to find an event near you:
http://www.microsoft.com/business/launch2007/signup/default.mspx
I will be presenting the Developer track keynote at the Phoenix launch event on January 17th. For event registration for this event go here.
I hope to see you there!
* (fine print) - you have to register AND attend
About rplant
Ryan Plant is a Strategic Architecture Advisor in the Developer and Platform Evangelism organization of Microsoft. As an Architecture Advisor, Ryan advises large corporations on strategic architecture and its role in competitive business. It has always been Ryan’s passion to help IT organizations align closely with the business to demonstrate strategic and competitive value. During the past 13 years of Ryan’s professional career in Information Technology he has served as a Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Software Architect, Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect and CTO in a variety of industries from Telecommunications to Retail and Hospitality.
Ryan achieved the Microsoft Certified Architect certification in the domain of Solutions Architecture in January of 2005, being one of the first to be awarded the credential. Since becoming certified Ryan has served as a review board member and candidate mentor and is currently on the board of directors for the Microsoft Certified Architect Program (MCAP). As an active member of the community, Ryan has spoken at conferences such as TechEd and at numerous developer and architect events. Ryan is also a member of the International Association of Software Architects (IASA) and is the founder and President of the Salt Lake City chapter.
A lifelong student with a passion for learning, Ryan’s studies include Computer Science, Business Administration, Piano Performance, Social Sciences, and Biology. Ryan is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems Management. Interests include classical music, composition, spending time with his wife and two children and playing Xbox.
