What does MVP mean to you?The foundation for my MVP award was laid in 2000, when I posted a question and was awaiting a reply from other experts. In the meantime, I began to reply to other users' postings. Soon I came to love hanging out in the newsgroups and interacting with the community. Now, I'm addicted to community involvement because it means a lot to me to learn and share at the same time. And best of all, sometimes after I help others to solve their problems, I receive a small thank you note, which just makes my day! I was awarded the MVP title in April 2003, and am so proud to be recognized and appreciated by Microsoft.If you could ask Steve Ballmer one question about Microsoft, what would it be?I would probably ask him a few questions. "How do you manage to run the world biggest software corporation? Do you ever feel stressed out or under pressure? Do you have a normal life? Do you sleep and eat on time? Do you spend much time with your family?" Basically, I just want to know whether he has a normal life.What do you think the best software ever written was?Initially, I might reply Berkeley Software Distribution. However, I wouldn't necessarily consider any particular software to be the "best." I feel that any software which is able to increase job quality, efficiency, and improve the overall quality of life is a good example of noteworthy software.If you were the manager of Windows Server IIS, what would you change?If I were the manager of Windows Server IIS, I would try to include all the best features from Apache web server. I would also rewrite the FTP, NNTP, and SMTP components to make them the best Internet Information Services in the world. | If you were given unlimited data bandwidth, what would you do with it?This would be cool since I would "virtually" own the entire Internet! First, I would wish for unlimited memory so that I could read and research everything that interests me. Then I would employ the unlimited data bandwidth so that I could share everything I know. By doing so, I would build the largest online community that could serve and help users regarding all of their interests. Ultimately, life is all about learning and sharing, don't you agree?What was the last book you read?Let me see, I was reading Research Methods for Business Students by Mark Saunders, et. al., while I was completing my Master's thesis. Due to my technological background, I'd assumed that business study would be a boring subject, but I was wrong. I found the book fascinating since it reveals the business world in different perspective and dimensions. In general, the book develops manners of thought that affect areas ranging from one's career to one's love life. Now that I've completed the study, I'm not just a plain old tech guy!What music CD do you recommend?I don't prefer any particular music CD or album, rather I create my own compilations that include diverse types of music including alternative, slow rock, hip hop, rap, etc. Currently on my Windows Media Player play list are Linkin Park and Jayz - "Numb (encore)," Kelly Clarkson - "Since U Been Gone," and tracks by Eminem, Black Eyed Peas, etc.What makes you a great MVP?Frankly, I feel that the value of my contribution is best evaluated by the community - I merely try to help in the best way that I can. I participate in the community because I can share and learn at the same time. Though I didn't know the MVP program existed when I first became involved in the community, I appreciate being recognized by Microsoft and I'll always try my best to be a good MVP. | What’s in your computer bag?Beyond my laptop, I also have a few utility CDs, a name card, a test pen, a Microsoft notebook mouse, a 2M network cable, and if I'm traveling, a few DVDs also.What’s the best thing that has happened since you’ve become an MVP?I consider the best thing about being an MVP is having special access to various sorts of technical information and the ability to collaborate with product teams and other MVPs. Attending the MVP Global Summit is also great since I have the opportunity to network with all of my fellow MVPs and the cool product teams who work behind the scenes.What is your motto?The motto which I like best is "Be Open-Minded, Be Professional and Be Humble."Who is your hero?I don't have a specific hero; however, I consider anyone who helps to create a peaceful world to be a hero. For example, while I was in Dublin, I saw a short documentary in my hotel room. The documentary, entitled "Peace One Day," is a story about Jeremy Gilley, a resident of the United Kingdom, who was instrumental in establishing the International Day of Peace by getting a declaration by the United Nations. The International Day of Peace falls on September 21st - you can learn more about the observance of this day and this powerful documentary by visiting the URL www.peaceoneday.org.What does success mean to you?To me, success means achieving a high quality of life in which one has developed a balance between career and personal life. This quality of life is evidenced by having passion in whatever one does and accomplishing great achievements in his/her career while at the same time maintaining a healthy and happy family life. |
