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Unity team addition: Sam Kalman

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by David-Helgason, May 23, 2007.

  1. David-Helgason

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    Dear community, customers, friends.

    Another joyous moment for the OTEE team: last week we added another great guy to the Unity team. This person is no other than Sam Kalman.

    A lot of you know Sam already from the forums as Ulognep, from the Parallel Destiny game, it's spinoff, Project Subdivision, and other projects. He's also been working on our documentation for a while in his spare time, so if you enjoyed the docs improving in the last releases, you'll have Sam to thank for that.

    Allow me to quote from the Company/People page:

    Welcome on board, Sam!

    d.
     
    David-Helgason, May 23, 2007
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  2. dingosmoov

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    That's Great News!

    Congratulations Sam! Really nice guy.
     
    dingosmoov, May 23, 2007
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  3. HiggyB

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    Yeah, I've spent the last day or so hangin' out with Sam as he and I are here in Copenhagen at company HQ and he's definitely another great addition to our team. Woot!

    Welcome aboard Sam. 8)
     
    HiggyB, May 23, 2007
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  4. bronxbomber92

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    Congratz on the job! You'll be great addition :)
     
    bronxbomber92, May 23, 2007
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  5. pete

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    hey congrats sam and otee!
     
    pete, May 23, 2007
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  6. garyhaus

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    Great news!!! Rock on OTEE and Sam! Gratz!

    Gary
     
    garyhaus, May 23, 2007
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  7. Samantha

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    Hey, thanks a ton everybody! Many of you know I've been writing Unity docs for about a year now. I'm really looking forward to continually improving them as well as doing many other things to help out Unity and the customers of OTEE.

    As a standing rule, if anyone ever has any suggestions about improving the documentation, let me know by email or forum PM!
     
    Samantha, May 23, 2007
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  8. nickavv

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    Congratulations Sam! I hope you have fun and make lots of money. ;)
     
    nickavv, May 23, 2007
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  9. jeremyace

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    Congrats Sam!

    -Jeremy
     
    jeremyace, May 23, 2007
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  10. DaveyJJ

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    Great news Sam and OTEE team!
     
    DaveyJJ, May 23, 2007
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  11. Marble

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    Thanks for all your hard work, past and future.
     
    Marble, May 23, 2007
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  12. Joe ByDesign

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    Welcome to the team Sam!
     
    Joe ByDesign, May 23, 2007
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  13. VICTOM

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    Congrats Man,

    Nice work, then you get the job. ;)

    Cheers,
    Tom
     
    VICTOM, May 23, 2007
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  14. cblarsen

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    We already know you are good at the job.

    Congratulations.
     
    cblarsen, May 23, 2007
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  15. AaronC

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    Good job! Congrats Sam! and a big thank you for your work on the docs. They are my bible, I read from them daily, and I preach to my classmates.

    The guys here on the forum taught me how to read (the docs :wink: and the docs teach me (every time I open them) how to use unity better.

    Thanks Million fold Sam, and thanks Million fold OTEE
    AC
     
    AaronC, May 23, 2007
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  16. hsparra

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    Congrats Sam! I rely on the documentation :) With that high powered testing background, are there other things afoot?
     
    hsparra, May 24, 2007
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  17. DocSWAB

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    Sam, it's great to hear that this is official. We'll look forward to continuing to pick your brain and sending documentation suggestions your way.

    Great to have your talents and thoughtfullness fully dedicated to Unity!

    Cheers,
    Steve
     
    DocSWAB, May 24, 2007
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  18. antenna-tree

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    Sam who? Wait, is this the guy I curse every time I can't find what I'm looking for in the documentation? This dude seems like a liability to me.

    Congratulations on the new position man! I'm glad it's official now. The docs are actually great and getting better with every iteration, keep up the good work.

    Ethan
     
    antenna-tree, May 24, 2007
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  19. shaun

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    Welcome :) Good to know theres a dedicated pencil pusher in OTEE...
     
    shaun, May 24, 2007
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  20. Samantha

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    Wow, thanks everyone! It is really great to discover how much people are getting benefit out of the docs. I've got lots of ideas for how to improve them in the near future, and I would love to hear any suggestions. So if you have a problem that the docs or the references don't explain, please use the bug reporting app and indicate the problem.

    With my testing background, I'm very excited to bring a bit more formality to our testing processes. That means 1) better handling of user submitted bugs, and 2) a more methodical approach to our internal testing. So just assume that when you log any bug via the bug reporting app, I'll be looking at it.

    Thanks again!
     
    Samantha, May 24, 2007
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  21. Jonathan Czeck

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    Way to go, Sam! I hope you also have a good time in Copenhagen. I thought it was a great city when I visited! Check out a restaurant called Plan B if you're in the mood for a nice sandwich (term loosely used) and a cool beer.

    Are you relocating there or just visiting?

    -Jon
     
    Jonathan Czeck, May 24, 2007
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  22. Samantha

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    Just visiting! I'll be working remotely from Seattle for the majority of the time. It's pretty great so far, just getting used to riding a bike everywhere after not riding one for 10+ years...
     
    Samantha, May 24, 2007
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  23. HiggyB

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    Can anyone come here and not have a good time? :D BTW Jon, it's soooooo gorgeous here with the sun and nice weather, and loads of daylight compared to December, you have to make a return visit as it's just too nice...

    And Sam, you better get used to the daily ride as I'm counting on you to be my daily commute partner!
     
    HiggyB, May 24, 2007
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  24. sr

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    hehe, i think tom has some great stories to tell with bikes in copenhagen. :wink:
     
    sr, May 24, 2007
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  25. Jonathan Czeck

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    It was the Shawarma's fault.
     
    Jonathan Czeck, May 24, 2007
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  26. Aras

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    Everything is Shawarma's fault in Copenhagen.
     
    Aras, May 24, 2007
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  27. drJones

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    hey awesome news!
    congrats sam otee ; )
     
    drJones, May 24, 2007
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  28. HiggyB

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    Mmmmmmm, shawarma



    I haven't suffered food poisoning, nor had my bike stolen, nor have I had a flat tire... Yet.

    </thread hijack>
     
    HiggyB, May 25, 2007
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  29. Samantha

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    That photo is unacceptable until I have been photoshopped in front of the shop. Perhaps falling off my bike...
     
    Samantha, May 25, 2007
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  30. forestjohnson

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    Congrats! You will be hearing from me about doc problems soon I am sure :)
     
    forestjohnson, May 29, 2007
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