Elysian Shadows

I got promoted from Software Engineer to Solutions Architect. :D

In my eight years of doing this professionally, this is my first promotion. It's been a long road, and I still feel that I have so much to learn. But, I've got a great manager that truly recognizes and appreciates the work that I do. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Please excuse any perceived gloating - I'm just a bit excited this evening, and I had to share with my ES buds.

I knew you'd feel like you where bragging xD You're such a down to Earth guy. If anyone deserves that promotion its you man. You've been making this board proud since you joined :D

eatcomics wrote:I knew you'd feel like you where bragging xD You're such a down to Earth guy. If anyone deserves that promotion its you man. You've been making this board proud since you joined :D

+1

Congratulations dude, it's great to hear when hard work is paid off.

congrats dude

Exactly what eatcomics said

Congrats and hope you do well

eatcomics wrote:I knew you'd feel like you where bragging xD You're such a down to Earth guy. If anyone deserves that promotion its you man. You've been making this board proud since you joined :D

Exactly.

When I grow up, I want to be like you

So... Let me be the first to ask: what exactly is a "solutions architect"?

davidthefat wrote:So... Let me be the first to ask: what exactly is a "solutions architect"?

Basically a programmer that is responsible for designing/building larger environments - systems that consist of multiple endpoints with several moving parts. Rather than building a single peice of software or application, it's more back-end heavy, taking into consideration the development process, life-cycle, and on-going maintenance of the system. In other words, building something that works for one user or one million users and isn't a bitch to maintain.

Congrats! You are now, officially, doing the job I aspire to reach.

C'mon, you have every right to feel like a complete badass.

Though it may only be a career to some, those of us who find passion and motivation in the field should easily be able to respect that achievement for what it is. I sincerely hope you enjoy the work more, and perhaps even some pay benefits? ;p

I have nothing but respect for you and your accomplishments. Your videos have always been inspirational, and have always supplied me with fresh ideas. I remember some of the architectural discussions the ES team has had the liberty of sharing with you--whether lua triggers, cutscene managers, etc, I have always been impressed by your 20/20 foresight. This is something that can only be gained through the 8+ years of experience, and it's about time it paid off. ;p

So, before this escalates into a drunken orgy, allow me to end by saying, once more,

That's awesome trufun. Do update us in the near future and let us know how your new position is treating you.