Born near Alliance, Ohio, I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with degree in Information Systems and Management (after I spent several years in the rocket scientist program, I realized I liked computer programming better). I now work for Avanade as a Principal Solution Developer/Group Manager. I’m a technical architect/senior developer type whose role includes all aspects of application architecture, software design and development, and my key technology area of mobility solutions (primarily Windows CE and Windows Mobile). Over the course of my career, I have been involved in projects for companies across many industries, undertaking work from technical consulting and pre-sales through full lifecycle projects with teams of differing size.  I am Microsoft Certified Professional, holding a MCSD (.NET) certification.

Outside of Avanade, I am active in the .NET Community through my participation on the Microsoft newsgroups and [MSDN] forums.  I am  active in CINNUG, and can also be found speaking at various events in the Ohio/Kentucky/Michigan/Indiana area.  For my community involvement in 2006, 2007, and 2008, Microsoft graciously awarded me an MVP award in the competency area of Device Application Development.

My other interests include photography, cooking, and music. I live in the north-easternly suburbs of Cincinnati with my wife, son, and two cats who fear him. If you would like to get in touch with me, please drop me an e-mail: nino <dot> benvenuti <at> gmail <dot> com.