1100-1145 Cincom Roadmap

Cincom Smalltalk Roadmap 2016

  • Type: Product Updates
  • First Name: Arden
  • Last Name: Thomas
  • Email: athomas@cincom.com

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 profound improvement for doing software development, that he made a full commitment to using Smalltalk. Arden used Smalltalk in his post-graduate work thesis and projects. Prior to becoming Cincom’s Smalltalk product manager, Arden has done Smalltalk work 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 cycling, officiating at swim meets, or attending events with his family and children. This year Arden became certified as a USA-swimming referee after years as a stroke-and-turn and starting official.