This seems to be considered as a milestone here (Actually i’ve been involved with Novell for about 3.5 years).
It has been a interesting journey for me. Met a lot of *different* (sometimes weird / highly skilled / not so skilled) people. Realised how different I am, the good and the bad. I learned how to do and how not to do certain things. Amazed at people’s survival skills in the corporate jungle.
But above all, Itz been a pleasent journey and i’ve enjoyed it very much. Met some of the best engineers in the world and had oppurtunity to work with a few.
Digging into my blog archives I realise how much I’ve changed. A silent low profile student -> an intern -> engineer ? (that is a honourable title. But have I earned it ?)
- Getting paid for having fun (Fun and more fun! and getting paid)
- Surprise assignments
- A small compilation of what i’ve been involved so far
And how ‘work’ changes you.
Looks like the next milestone is 5 years. Have lot of ideas! Lot of things that I want to learn! So many books to read! DIFFERENT things to try out! And i’m excited about it!!!
I feel like i’m just out of school and the best is yet to come!







Congrats again! Wish you many more years..
Comment by Vijesh — July 3, 2009 @ 9:37 am
Congrats.
Comment by Roshan Singh — July 3, 2009 @ 10:14 am
Congratulations, Johnny!
You always play with the code
Comment by Srikanth — July 3, 2009 @ 11:43 am
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my Mom, my Pa, my bro, … and….
Congrats to you too, btw
Comment by Bipin 3~ Upadhyay — July 3, 2009 @ 7:32 pm
Great job working “Bates”. Want to offer you an assignment if your going to be in MST area. You find me, you get the job.
-GA
Comment by Bates — July 23, 2009 @ 6:09 am