Title: Cincom Smalltalk Roadmap
Speaker: Arden Thomas
Mon, August 18, 9:45am – 10:30am

Video:
Part1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR_SBtuWykg
Part2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGrtzXt1yl8

Abstract: : In this presentation, Arden Thomas, the Product Manager for Cincom Smalltalk, will discuss recent, current, and future product changes and developments for Cincom's ObjectStudio and VisualWorks.

Bio: Arden Thomas started using Smalltalk in 1986, when he was researching and exploring better ways to do software development. He found it! Smalltalk and object-oriented were such a profoundly improved approach to software development, that he made a full commitment to using Smalltalk. Arden used Smalltalk in his post-graduate work thesis and projects. Arden has worked with Smalltalk for IBM, Parcplace Systems, ParcPlace-Digitalk, ObjectShare, and a hedge fund in a number of capacities including; developer, trainer, architect, consultant, and sales SE.   Arden is currently the Cincom Smalltlalk product manager managing Cincom’s ObjectStudio and VisualWorks products.

Arden has a blog titled "Less is More"   which is an interesting principle, as well as a reference to an attractive design philosophy of Smalltalk.
 
When not working with Cincom Smalltalk,  Arden can be found doing cycling, crossfit, coaching soccer, officiating at swim meets, or attending events involving his children.

Slides:
http://www.slideshare.net/esug/cincom-roadmap-esug2014