About

Sean at Horsetooth Reservoir
Sean Rees (at Horsetooth Reservoir)

Introduction

As I write this, I’m finding just how difficult it is to write an autobiographical piece that conveys an objective recount of my story. The resultant prose is, at best biased, or at worst an outright lie. At some level, it should seem obvious to you, the reader, that I am an unusually gifted individual in both intellect and wit. With my overwhelming mental acumen, you might think I could filter my writing for accuracy. Unfortunately, such is not the case.

In addition to my superior mental capability, you would also realize, without reservation, that I’m no slouch in the looks department, either. With my categorically awesome wit and looks, I am able to coordinate and execute a fifteen (15)-year plan to take over the world.

I seem to have gotten ahead of myself.

On Blogging

Practice makes perfect. I’ve blogged for more than five (5) years; in that time, I’ve seen my nascent interest in writing grow and bear fruit. All this practice has turned me into a better writer and a better communicator. The result is an ever-growing chronicle of my life (with a generally positive take on my role in it) and stronger communication skills.

I encourage anyone to begin and/or maintain a personal blog. I wouldn’t be the same person without mine.

The Truth, I think

I’m a software engineer and geek by day, and a bigger geek by night. I am strong proponent of open-source software and open standards. We’re living in an age where software systems are becoming increasingly complex and pervasive throughout our lives. I believe that, as a society, we’re on the cusp of full integration of our daily lives with our digital devices. Before long, virtually every aspect of our existence will be automated, interactive, and networked. I feel strongly that an open approach, both in code and standards, will ensure that the various devices that currently exist and that will exist can interoperate.

The proliferation of new devices will require network access. I don’t believe we have the capacity in the current IP addressing scheme (IPv4) to adequately serve these new devices. For this reason, I strongly support the deployment of IPv6.

I live in Fort Collins, CO with two cats, two one FreeBSD servers, a gaggle of Macs, and an uncommonly good selection of beer.