The "Kiteboarders Who Work in High Tech" Thread
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:36 pm
Lots of Bay Area kiteboarders work in high tech, but we usually talk about kite-related stuff while hanging around on the beach waiting for wind, and our "other life" often stays hidden. I thought it would be nice if we made ourselves known to each other--it could be a great networking tool, especially for people like me who are looking for work (hint, hint). Or, it just might be fun to find out that kiting buddy you've casually chatted with over the last couple of years at Third Ave. shares your passion for C++ or new startups.
So here's your chance to briefly describe what you do, and include your company Web site, personal Web site, and/or other relevant links like your LinkedIn profile. (If you haven't tried LinkedIn yet, check it out--among other things, it's an easy way for us all to share info and stay connected in addition to BAK). Keeping in mind that this is a kiteboarding forum, include a favorite kiting tip.
Okay, here's me:
Vinnie Tieto
Technical Writer / Documentation Manager / Author
Other skills: Web design, C++, Java, quality assurance, project management, teaching/training
Other interests: Music (play the saxophone and keyboards, home software-based recording studio w/ Sonar X2, Reason et al.)
Some companies I've worked for: IBM, Wells Fargo Bank, Autodesk, Broderbund, Adobe/Scene7, Lyris, Passport Music Software
Learn more here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tieto/
You can find me at: Toll Plaza, Berkeley, Race Track, Alameda, Marina Bay.
My kiting tip: This is about jumping. I notice that a lot of people crash land when they jump. I found that the key to avoiding this (after I did a lot of crashing) is: don't oversend your kite, and keep it overhead as much as you can while descending. Your kite should be like a parachute on the way down. It's easier to oversend when the wind is light, so jumping really works best when you're reasonably powered.
So here's your chance to briefly describe what you do, and include your company Web site, personal Web site, and/or other relevant links like your LinkedIn profile. (If you haven't tried LinkedIn yet, check it out--among other things, it's an easy way for us all to share info and stay connected in addition to BAK). Keeping in mind that this is a kiteboarding forum, include a favorite kiting tip.
Okay, here's me:
Vinnie Tieto
Technical Writer / Documentation Manager / Author
Other skills: Web design, C++, Java, quality assurance, project management, teaching/training
Other interests: Music (play the saxophone and keyboards, home software-based recording studio w/ Sonar X2, Reason et al.)
Some companies I've worked for: IBM, Wells Fargo Bank, Autodesk, Broderbund, Adobe/Scene7, Lyris, Passport Music Software
Learn more here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tieto/
You can find me at: Toll Plaza, Berkeley, Race Track, Alameda, Marina Bay.
My kiting tip: This is about jumping. I notice that a lot of people crash land when they jump. I found that the key to avoiding this (after I did a lot of crashing) is: don't oversend your kite, and keep it overhead as much as you can while descending. Your kite should be like a parachute on the way down. It's easier to oversend when the wind is light, so jumping really works best when you're reasonably powered.