This was my 3rd consecutive year in Teched. Each year was special for me. My first time in Teched was memorable in it's own ways- Jam packed; an opportunity I over used for learning. 2nd attendance in Teched was as a Topic Leader- On stage presence with SAP Mentors and other topic leaders. And 3rd time as Speaker and Topic Leader.
This time it was more like a guest in the event; High recognition within the delegates as a speaker, and the discussions with key people like jeanne.carboni, malin.liden and marilyn.pratt were around future of SCN.
I have found few familiar faces while delivering my sessions. A smile in their faces confirms that they also knows me. Being active in SCN resulted in some familiarity within the developer community. Giving sessions to familiar people was a cake-walk.
Another attractive activity was Teched Live Studio Interview- I hope I have made my presence well with other topic leaders in the Teched live interview on the topic "Addicted to SCN". I believe that our discussion would definitely attract the newbies to become active in SCN for their career success and to become more passionate on SAP's technologies.
What was the SAD part?
Yes, there was a very sad part in Teched - Marilyn is retiring from SAP. This news came to me before Teched after reading her blog How Do You Measure a Decade in the Life of a Community Manager? There are many people in the SAP community who are very much influenced by SCN. SCN has created passion in me towards SAP's technologies and that is my success. At this moment I don't have any big words to say to Marilyn - Thank you for everything you did.
Just after her Teched live interview we have given a small surprise tribute to Marilyn by singing a community song. Hope she will be in touch with the community even she retires. We love you Marilyn!!
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