Adam Cogan Reappointed as Microsoft's Regional Director

Adam Cogan, president of the Sydney .NET Users Group, has been re-appointed to one of only two local Microsoft Regional Director roles.

In the voluntary role, which is not compensated by Microsoft, Adam will provide an important sounding board between the software giant and its developer community according to Nick Abbott, Product Manager of developer tools and the MS program at Microsoft Australia.

By day, Mr Cogan is Managing Director of SSW, a 15 year old database consulting firm based in Sydney.

"The role speaks a lot about Adam and his role in the developer community," Abbott said. "It’s one thing to be a good developer, but it's another to be well known and respected within your community and Adam is rapidly gaining an international reputation." The role involves travelling to Microsoft’s Redmond campus every 6-12 months, and as such, Adam was quite excited by the possibilities.

"This is the opportunity of a lifetime." Adam said, adding that Regional Directors are generally privy to Microsoft software and directions before the rest of the developer community, which will assist in his numerous public speaking appearances and internal training of staff at SSW.

Cogan is filling the role recently vacated by Dr Richard Hunter of Brisbane-based software developer, Fair Play, perhaps best known for software such as ‘The Cricket Analyst’ used by sports coaches and competitors. Australia's other Microsoft Regional Director is Brian Walsh, director of Praxa’s .Net practice.

Microsoft works with around 140 Microsoft Regional Directors worldwide.

Australian owned, SSW specialises in implementing technology solutions ranging from Architecture and Design Consulting to Database Development and Business Intelligence Solutions. SSW works along side you to leverage the latest technological advances to reduce costs, improve processes, and take advantage of new business every step of the way. Adam and his company have worked on numerous cutting edge projects and count Davnet, Media Monitors, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and Cap Gemini, amongst others, as clients.

In the past, SSW concentrated on Visual Basic and Access, but are now moving forward, developing software solutions based on .NET technologies.

Visit www.ssw.com.au where you can view more detailed information, register for the Sydney .NET User Group or the free monthly SSW Newsletter, download free software and much more.