Joel Semeniuk on Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server

In this episode of Developer Night in Canada (DNIC), Joey deVilla (@AccordionGuy) and I chat with Joel Semeniuk (@joel_semeniuk) about a number of topics including Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server (TFS).

Download MP3 Audio - Joel Semeniuk on Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server (24.59 MB - 53 minutes, 58 seconds)

Show Links

• Imaginet Resources Corp.
• Imaginet's Healthcare Software
• TFS Work Item Manager & TFS Project Dashboard
• Lean Software Development
• Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009
• Visual Studio Lab Management Team Blog
• TFS Integration Platform

About Joel Semeniuk

Joel Semeniuk is a founder of Imaginet Resources Corp; a Canadian based Microsoft Gold Partner. He is also a Microsoft Regional Director and has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Manitoba. Joel has spent the last twelve years providing educational, development, and infrastructure consulting services to customers throughout North America. Joel specializes in helping organizations realize their potential through maturing their software development and information technology practices. He employs a customized and incremental approach, promoting the ability to quickly adopt and tailor processes and technologies that best suit the needs of the organization. Backed by industry best practices and his experience, Joel works with organizations to ensure that their technology supports the vision of their business and is adaptable to the ever-changing marketplace, to accomplish this responsiveness without sacrificing quality, and to realize earlier and greater returns on their technology investment. For Joel and his customers, the ultimate goal is to achieve superior business agility.

About Developer Night in Canada (DNIC)

Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is a podcast produced by John Bristowe (@jbristowe) and Joey deVilla (@AccordionGuy)of Microsoft Canada. Its focus is to provide insight and analysis from some of the developers and experts in Canada. The RSS feed for Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is available here. Alternatively, you can subscribe through Apple's iTunes here.

This article also appears on the Canadian Developer Connection blog here.

Joel Semeniuk on Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server

Dana Epp on the Microsoft SDL Threat Modeling Tool

Earlier today at Microsoft Tech·Ed EMEA 2008 - Developer in Barcelona, we announced the launch of the SDL Optimization Model, SDL Pro Network and the Microsoft SDL Threat Modeling Tool 3.1 Beta! You can read more about this announcement here or you can read more at the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) Blog.

To better understand why the Microsoft SDL Threat Modeling Tool 3.1 Beta is important to developers, I spoke to Canadian security wonk Dana Epp (AKA, Canada's Worf) and asked him a few questions about this tool and the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) itself.

Download MP3 Audio - Dana Epp on the Microsoft SDL Threat Modeling Tool (10.29 MB - 22 minutes, 28 seconds)

You can grab the Microsoft SDL Threat Modeling Tool 3.1 Beta today from Microsoft Downloads. Just make sure you have Visio installed as well. It's a great tool to help you identify and mitigate some of the threats in the STRIDE framework.

About Dana Epp

Dana Epp researches software security and sets the corporate vision in the convergence of information security principles and practices with digital information asset protection at Scorpion Software. As a computer security software architect, Dana has spent the last 15 years focusing on computer programming with a particular emphasis on security engineering to offer a safer computing environment for small business.

Dana has been an instructor in the Computer Information Systems department at the University College of the Fraser Valley and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), teaching students about computer programming and information security. He has brought to market various computer security products including secure operating systems, firewalls, VPNs, authentication devices and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). His latest research has been on identity and access control for Windows-based environments, focusing on two-factor authentication solutions for small business.

Dana has been twice awarded the Community Spirit Award for Business in recognition of his ongoing initiatives in promoting high technology industries in his community, and won the 2001 Chamber of Commerce "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" award. In 2006 and 2007 Dana has been honored with the award and distinction of Microsoft Windows Security Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for his work and expertise in Windows security and continues to provide leadership in the community in regards to the application of information security principles and practices into software development and use.

About Developer Night in Canada (DNIC)

Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is a podcast produced by John Bristowe (@jbristowe) and Joey deVilla(@AccordionGuy)of Microsoft Canada. Its focus is to provide insight and analysis from some of the developers and experts in Canada. The RSS feed for Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is available here. Alternatively, you can subscribe through Apple's iTunes here.

This article also appears on the Canadian Developer Connection blog here.

Dana Epp on the Microsoft SDL Threat Modeling Tool

Jean-René Roy on DevTeach Montréal

 

Many of you know that I'm a huge fan of DevTeach. I think it's one of the best developer conferences in Canada.

Jean-René Roy is the tireless champion behind DevTeach; he's been organizing this conference for the developer community in Montréal for the past six years and has recently expanded its reach to the cities of Toronto and Vancouver.

To get a better sense of the history behind DevTeach and to discover what's happening for DevTeach Montréal in December, I spoke with the man himself over the phone and asked him about some of the exciting things planned for next month.

Download MP3 Audio - Jean-René Roy on DevTeach Montréal (2.78 MB - 11 minutes, 30 seconds)

About Developer Night in Canada (DNIC)

Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is a podcast produced by John Bristowe (@jbristowe) and Joey deVilla(@AccordionGuy)of Microsoft Canada. Its focus is to provide insight and analysis from some of the developers and experts in Canada. The RSS feed for Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is available here. Alternatively, you can subscribe through Apple's iTunes here.

This article also appears on the Canadian Developer Connection blog here.

Jean-René Roy on DevTeach Montréal

Shaun Walker on Running an Open Source Project

Built on top of ASP.NET, DotNetNuke represents a "free, Open Source Framework ideal for creating Enterprise Web Applications". Last Thursday, I got a chance to chat with the man who's largely responsible for bring DotNetNuke to the masses; Shaun Walker.

Are you a developer thinking about starting your own open source project? Curious to hear what's involved in running one? Shaun Walker provides some valuable insights into his day-to-day activities - the method behind the madness, if you will - in this podcast. Enjoy!

Download MP3 Audio - Shaun Walker on Running an Open Source Project (12.7 MB - 27 minutes, 26 seconds)

About Shaun Walker

Shaun Walker is CEO of DotNetNuke Corporation. Shaun has 15 years professional experience in architecting and implementing large scale software solutions for private and public organizations. Shaun is the original creator and maintainer of DotNetNuke, a Web Application Framework for ASP.NET which has spawned the largest and most successful Open Source community project on the Microsoft platform. Based on his significant community contributions he was recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in 2004 and an ASPInsider in 2005. He is a frequent speaker at User Groups in his local area and is a contributing author to the WROX Press book "Professional DotNetNuke 4 - Open Source Web Application Framework".

About Developer Night in Canada (DNIC)

Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is a podcast produced by John Bristowe (@jbristowe) and Joey deVilla(@AccordionGuy)of Microsoft Canada. Its focus is to provide insight and analysis from some of the developers and experts in Canada. The RSS feed for Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is available here. Alternatively, you can subscribe through Apple's iTunes here.

This article also appears on the Canadian Developer Connection blog here.

Shaun Walker on Running an Open Source Project

James Kovacs on Agile Development

Shortly after James Kovacs and I wrapped up our video interview (see here), I suggested that he and I cover some of the finer points around agile development in a phone interview.

Download MP3 Audio - James Kovacs on Agile Development (12.79 MB - 27 minutes, 37 seconds)

About James Kovacs

James Kovacs is an independent architect, developer, trainer, and jack-of-all-trades, specializing in the .NET Framework, security, and enterprise application development. He assists clients in building smart clients, web applications, web services, and even full-fledged servers using the .NET Framework and Microsoft server technologies. Whether as a team lead, architect, or hands-on developer, he has a passion for helping clients succeed in their software development projects.

James is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - Solutions Architect, one of only three in Canada and approximately one hundred world-wide. He holds a variety of designations, including MCP, MCAD, MCSD, and MCT. He received his Bachelors degree from the University of Toronto and his Masters degree from Harvard University.

He is a member of the MSDN Canada Speakers Bureau and a frequent speaker at user groups and events across western Canada. He recently published an article on memory leaks in managed code in MSDN Magazine. You can listen to him and his fellow plumbers, John, Bil, and Jean-Paul on their podcast, Plumbers at Work, which is syndicated by MSDN Canada Community Radio.

About Developer Night in Canada (DNIC)

Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is a podcast produced by John Bristowe (@jbristowe) and Joey deVilla(@AccordionGuy)of Microsoft Canada. Its focus is to provide insight and analysis from some of the developers and experts in Canada. The RSS feed for Developer Night in Canada (DNIC) is available here. Alternatively, you can subscribe through Apple's iTunes here.

This article also appears on the Canadian Developer Connection blog here.

James Kovacs on Agile Development