Ch ch ch changes

June 11, 2010 by Andrew | 5 comments

Today it’s official that I’m leaving my current role at Vanguard as of June 25, and starting in a new role as Principal User Experience Architect at Macquarium.

I know everybody says “it’s with mixed feelings” that they do such a thing, but for me it’s definitely not a cliche. Vanguard has been an excellent employer, and for the last 6 1/2 years I’ve been there, I’ve always been able to say I worked there with a great deal of pride. It has some of the smartest, most dedicated user-experience design professionals I’ve ever met, and I’ll miss all of them, as well as the business and technology people I’ve worked closely with over the years.

I’m excited, however, to be starting work with Macquarium on June 28. On a personal level, it’s a great opportunity to work in the the region where I live (Charlotte and environs) as well as Atlanta, where the company is headquartered, and where I grew up, and have a lot of family I haven’t gotten to see as often as I’d like. On the professional side, Macquarium is tackling some fascinating design challenges that fit my interests and ambitions very well at this point in my life. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into that juicy work.

I’ve been pretty quiet on the blog for quite a while, partly because leading up to this (very recently emerging) development, I also spoke at a couple of conferences, and got married … it’s been a busy 2010 so far. I’m hoping to be more active here at Inkblurt in the near future … but no promises… I don’t want to jinx it.

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5 comments

  1. Dan Brown’s avatar

    Dan Brown on June 11, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Sincerest congrats and best of luck with the new endeavor! They’re lucky to have you!

  2. Michael’s avatar

    Michael on June 12, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Congrats and best of luck on the move, Andrew.

  3. Jody’s avatar

    Jody on June 12, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Woo! Congrats on jumpin ship! Onwards and upwards :-)

  4. Art Hopkins’s avatar

    Art Hopkins on June 12, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Welcome to Macquarium – looking forward to having you join us!

  5. Andrew’s avatar

    Andrew on July 22, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Andrew,

    Congrats, Andrew! I very briefly worked with MacQuarium last year. They’re an awesome bunch of people that do great work. I’m excited to see what comes of it.

    Also, if you’re around the Atlanta area , want to meet up? I’d be happy to arrange a tour or show you some nice restaurants.

    Happy (belated) travels!
    -Andrew

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