April 17 is my last day as a data architect in IST-Data Services. I'm stepping down to make more time to finish my book Pro Web 2.0 Mashups: Remixing Data and Web Services , which will be published this fall. I'm sad to leave the close working relationships that I've developed over the 8-1/2 years I've been with IST. I've learned a tremendous amount during that time. I would not be writing about mashups today had it not been for the opportunity to work on the Scholar's Box in the basement of Barrows Hall many years ago. My hope is that I'll be able to stay in touch with my friends and colleagues.

Once the book is completed, I'll be focused on establishing a consultancy focused on how universities, libraries, museums, and for-profit entities can best deploy remixing and mashup technologies and methodologies. Please contact me if you are interested in working with me on that front!