This is probably the final post in my adventure since leaving Jelsoft in June, I'm pleased to announce to those who aren't in my inner circle that I'll be joining Facebook as an Open Source Developer Advocate (a position which combines engineering and evangelism).
Now for those wondering what exactly that means, I'll continue contributing to the PHP internals along with this I'll also be working on some Facebook developed PHP infrastructure technologies and tools and generally representing Facebook within the PHP community.
It's no secret that Facebook use PHP to power their site, they're probably one of it's biggest users and I'm really excited to work there. With all the smart people there one should expect some pretty amazing things for PHP in the coming year.
On a personal note it means that I'm moving from England to America, specifically San Francisco. I've already put this into motion and hope to have it completed at some point in January.
2009 has been a popular year for members of the PHP community to become funemployed, some of my current "colleagues" include Andrei Zmievski, Brandon Savage, Cal Evans, Chris Shiflett, Derick Rethans, Eli White, Nick Sloan and Sean Coates.
That is awesome! I'm envious.
Big congrats on the position, Scott! :)
Posted by: Ryan Ashbrook | December 09, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Wow! I don't know who is luckier - Scott or Facebook? They are lucky to have you. I met you at the Zendcon in San Jose a few months ago and you definitely know your stuff!
Posted by: Tommy Smith | December 09, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Congrats, Scott!
Posted by: Christian Wenz | December 09, 2009 at 08:32 PM
Congratulations on landing your new job and ending funemployment! I'm sure Facebook will benefit A LOT from your expertise, and I'm sure that with your help, we can all expect official modules to go down lesser in the future (IE: "Photo album is not available right now, please try again later") :)
Posted by: AndyHuang | December 09, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Congrats and best of luck Scott! :) Welcome to Crazyland!
Posted by: Matthew Turland | December 09, 2009 at 08:44 PM
Dude, congrats. :-)
Posted by: Paul M. Jones | December 09, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Sounds like a pretty good job! Congrats!
Posted by: Mikko Koppanen | December 09, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Awesome! Nice one Scott.
Posted by: Richard Harrison | December 09, 2009 at 09:31 PM
This is awesome news! Congrats Scott. :)
Posted by: A Facebook User | December 09, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Damn, I've wanted to move to SF for a while now, really do envy you. Good luck at Facebook.
Posted by: Martin Fjordvald | December 09, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Enjoy the City
Posted by: Kevin Sours | December 10, 2009 at 02:47 AM
Hi Scott, congrats with the new position in a great city!
Posted by: Felix De Vliegher | December 10, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Told you in person already of course, but congratulations on this Scott. I know it's what you want to do.
Posted by: Kier | December 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Congrats Scott.
Posted by: ex-vBFan | December 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Congrats Scott, I'm happy for you.
Posted by: BrandonSheley | December 10, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Fantastic news Scott, all the very best
Posted by: Trevster | December 10, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Well done Scott, always knew you had a good head on your shoulders. Congratulations mate.
Posted by: Callum Mackenzie | December 10, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Congrats Scott!
Posted by: Joe Devon | December 10, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Congratulations Scott. Hope all goes well for you over the big pond.
Maybe see you back for the phpLondon conference.
Posted by: paul morgan | December 11, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Well done, looks like things turned out for the better for you in the end.
Posted by: mr-gtb | December 12, 2009 at 03:17 AM
That's really great news Scott. I hope you enjoy your new job and home :). Good things always come to good people.
Posted by: Mberkley | December 12, 2009 at 03:32 AM
congrats on your new job and move to the U.S.
I wish you and yours the best.
Posted by: hotwheels | December 13, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Congrats, you deserve nothing less than that!
Posted by: Milad | December 14, 2009 at 01:12 AM
You are soooo on speed dial.
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