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What Is This Site About?
It's the personal blog of Randall Ross. Topics usually include technology and computing, especially their socio-political implications.
Who Is He?
Randall is currently the "Buzz Generator" and Community Manager for Ubuntu Vancouver. He is also the owner and operator of "executiv.es", a boutique IT consulting firm specializing in IT strategy, process improvement, cost optimization, and the direction of technical teams.
Background
Randall wears (and has worn) many professional hats. Here are a few:
* Information Technology Executive
* Consulting and Professional Services Manager
* Engineering Manager
* Community Manager
* Change Agent
If you need help in any of these areas, Randall can likely provide it. His major strength is in building and nurturing effective teams.
Passions
* Social Issues in Computing
* Technology-Business Alignment
* Human-centric Technology Design
* FLOSS
Computing Technology History
Randall has been actively using and administering UNIX systems since approximately 1986 and GNU/Linux based systems since 1995. Randall has also used almost every system produced by a "fruit company in Cupertino" from 1985 through 2000. Randall began using RedHat in the late 90's, followed by Fedora, and then Ubuntu. Randall has been an Ubuntu user and contributor since 2006 and became an Ubuntu Member in 2010.
Blogging History
Randall's first public website was in 1995. He began dabbling in blogging in 2003, and then began again (in earnest) in 2010.
Standard Disclaimers Apply
The opinions expressed herein are purely the author's and do not reflect those of his client(s), employer(s), friend(s), colleague(s), family, associate(s), or anyone else. When occasional alignment does occur it should be deemed coincidental.
