Adam Kinney posts tagged with 'microsoft'

Life at Microsoft via Ch10

Adam Kinney — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:37:00 GMT

I could share the video here and use the embedded player, but I think for the full experience you should head over to the Channel 10 site and check out the latest video Life at Microsoft - The Truth Revealed.

A few of us chipped in as actors to play out the very funny script written by Tina Wood. Add in Scott Finley's awesome camera and editing work and you have an enjoyable video.

I've also uploaded my favorite screen captures to Flickr in a big part because I don't want to keep these embarrassing shots to myself.

Might be time to head to Hollywood...

My new job

Adam Kinney — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:30:00 GMT

Two years ago on this very date of June 20th, I started my first day here at Microsoft. It was an exciting day, it was just new employee orientation, but it was my first job in a technical company with more than 20 employees. I was hired on to become the newest web developer on the coolest Microsoft site known as Channel 9. My manager was Jeff Sandquist and my teammates were Charles Torre and Robert Scoble.

A lot has happened since then.

In 2005:

Aug 25th - Ch9 welcomed a new design
Sep 13th - PDC2005 - debut of the inflatable 9 guy
Sep 13th - MicrosoftGadgets launches as a blog
Oct 13th - Clipster was launched on Ch9
Oct 26th - Erik Porter joins the Ch9 team
Nov 1st - MicrosoftGadgets gains forums and a gallery
Dec 2nd - Shows are added to Ch9
Dec 22nd - MicrosoftGadgets gains user tagging and Ajax interface

In 2006

Jan 18th - Duncan Mackenzie joins the team
Mar 13th - Channel 10 goes live
Mar 21st - MIX06 happens
Apr 20th - Channel 10 party in Second Life
May 4th - Channel 10 is redesigned and adds new features
Jun 1st - Starbucks Interactive Cup Brewer appears in the break room
Jun 10th - Scoble announces he's leaving Microsoft
Jun 19th - Sampy joins the team
July 19th - Channel 10 gets a major update
Sep 21st - Ch10 update and we prep the code for multiple site usage
Sep 25th - Rory joins Ch9
Nov 6th - VisitMIX goes live
Nov 13th - The great Flat vs threaded debate on Ch9 culminates
Dec 4th - 9 Guy first appears in Silverlight

In 2007

Jan 3rd - VisitMIX update
Feb - I drew a lot on the whiteboard
Mar 9th - REMIX contest goes live
Mar 19th - SCRUM happens
Apr 23rd - David Shadle joins the team
Apr 30th - MIX07 happens
Jun 7th - Ch9 v4 beta goes live
Jun 20th - I announce my job

Now that we've gone through that short highlight reel, let me continue with the news. First off, no I am not leaving Microsoft. I am actually not even going that far. Same building and most likely same office for awhile.

I will be joining the Client Platform Evangelism Team led by Tim Sneath and my focus will be Silverlight and WPF. If you know anything about me, you know that I will be in heaven spending my days engrossed in these two technologies.

I would like to thank Jeff, Tim, Steve and Ray for their help in making this move smooth and possible.

Woo hoo!

MSR TechFest on Channel9

Adam Kinney — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:56:00 GMT

Rory just posted the first video from Microsoft Research's TechFest on Channel 9. This is very cool, while toiling away on the Ch9 beta I can listen to what's going on at the TechFest. Interesting data visualization application in this video (I want FastDash). Looking forward to the rest of the TechFest series...

"As a stakeholder, I have to say, I'm very glad, um, about MSR" - Rory

Come join the 10 team

Adam Kinney — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:06:00 GMT

Jeff blogged and posted a video on 10 today about the lead role for the 10 team that we are hiring for. I think it could be a really great position for someone is into what we're looking for. Below is a section from the synopsis:

We are looking for a rare bird to help start a new kind of leadership role at Microsoft. The ideal candidate will be well versed in the current wave of consumer technologies, industry trends, and competition. An active passion for connecting with customers and sharing your passion for Microsoft products is required. Strong digital video filming and production skills are required as the team shoots, edits, and produces its own video on site. You would be a member of a small team responsible for the care and feeding of this unique and growing community. You must have a passion for generating excitement in the technology enthusiast community - both in person and through online media. You will partner closely with our development team in order to deliver on an amazing online experience. Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills are also important traits of a successful candidate.

I'm really looking forward to seeing candidates start popping up and how creative they get. Jeff offers a bit of a challenge in the end of the video.

Starbucks Interactive Cup Brewer in the break room

Adam Kinney — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 22:00:00 GMT

I will now be working around the clock nonstop...