Cincom Smalltalk Roadmap 2015 First Name: Arden Last Name: Thomas Type: Talk Abstract: In this presentation, Arden Thomas, the Product Manager for Cincom Smalltalk, will discuss recent, current, and future product changes and developments 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; lead developer, trainer, architect, consultant, and sales SE. When not working with Smalltalk, Arden can be found doing cycling, crossfit, coaching soccer, officiating at swim meets, or attending events with his children. Arden believes in trying out new things in Smalltalk and his personal life, and recently performed in a local theater rendition of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/esug/cincom-smalltalk-roadmap-2015-54220086 Video Part1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXtREAUqW9o Video Part2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr039Jhv8Pw