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I have resigned from the position of Lead Architect at PLANET ARGON. While the experiences I have had there have been invaluable to me, it is time for me to explore a few specific areas of my career on my own. I am leaving behind a highly competent team and I look forward to seeing what they will accomplish as time unfolds.

In case you are wondering what’s next, I am dedicating greater portion of my time to my forthcoming book, Rails In a Nutshell, which will be published in 2007 by O’Reilly Media. I am also eager to spend even more time developing my Craft series of workshops, which begins on September 1-2. Finally, I will be available for contracting for Ruby development projects, acting as an developer, but also as a trainer and a mentor.

The common theme in all of these endeavors, giving direction to my future, is that I want to ultimately develop as a communicator; I want to connect with clients as well as fellow developers with the intent of improving our craft and sharing what we learn. Towards that end, I also intend to increase my community involvement, beginning at the Portland Ruby Brigade. See you there!

email address: jeremy at jvoorhis dot com