It has been suggested that committee members should introduce themselves so you know who they are.   So I thought I would follow Simons' example and write a short bio about me.

Introduction:
My name is Ian Tidy; I work for the Napier City Council as a GIS Analyst / Developer in the Works Asset Department.  My main role is to provide support systems for Asset Managers, Engineers, GIS / CAD Staff, and the maintenance of Asset related data.  I do very little capture work (yeah).

Employment History:
2003 - Napier City Council
1995 - 2003 - Marlborough Lines
1994 - 1995 - Computers In Action
1989 - 1994 - Marlborough Computer Services

Experience with MapInfo:
I started with MapInfo Professional in about 1998.  Since then I have worked with most of MapInfo's major products.  My favourite is SpatialWare, followed by MapXtreme Java (even though I don't use it), and then MapInfo Professional and MapBasic.  My least favourite would be Exponare followed by MapExtreme .NET, this is mainly because I'm not a fan of the .NET framework or Microsoft, and also because of the performance of the products.

MapInfo Tricks:
Affine transformation in SpatialWare is really cool and great for shifting the CRS.

Qualifications:
Electrical Service Technician (A and B Registrations)
School Certificate in Maths, English, and Science (failed Tech Drawing and Geography)
I also have a host of other certificates in MapInfo Products, SCADA Systems, Communications, and Electrical Training.
Currently I am undertaking the GIS Diploma through Massey University.  All going well I should finish soon.

Other GIS Experience:
I also play and work with other GIS products including open source product GRASS, QGIS, MySQL, and recently MapServer, and PostgreSQL.  I also have experience with GPS technology (including installing and running a GPS Base Reference Station).  I also use Safe FME, Bentley Systems Products (GeoGraphics, PowerMap, PowerDraft, Microstation, and PowerCivil) and occassionaly ESRI products (when I have to, normally avoided at all cost).

What I'd like to know more about:
C++, Web Technologies, Metedata (I know I'm sick), and whatever else looks fun at the time.

What I have forgotten:
Not to sure, but probably lots.  When I remember I'll let you know.

Cheers Ian
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Blog Site : http://iantidy.blogspot.com