I’m still trying to break the “one post per month” spell the blog has been under for quite some time but I haven’t succeeded — yet. However, another big change is happening in my life that I felt warranted a quick update.

As most will know I’ve been working in software for the past few years. It was fun and challenging, but one thing was noticeably missing. The type of creative “spark” and innovation I enjoy leading weren’t possible from where I was situated. Sure, things did happen, but not as quickly or as cleanly as I would have liked.

After looking at things in retrospect I decided that it was time to shift focus. I didn’t want to leave IT, but I did want to position myself within an organisation that fosters creativity and innovation. Recounting my experiences from working at Apple and within the advertising/public relations space, I knew that’s where I wanted to be.

That said, I’m incredibly pleased to announce that I have accepted a position with AKQA.

What is AKQA, you ask? Simple. A large, multinational interactive advertising agency. But, it doesn’t stop there. They’ve been consistently ranked as one of the best agencies around year after year. They were even named “Agency of the Decade” by a highly respected industry publication.

AKQA specializes in internet and digital advertising and works with a number of well known clients, including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Nike, Visa, Microsoft, and Smirnoff. Use an Xbox 360? AKQA designed the user interface.

I start as the IT Manager for the DC office on December 10. Besides traditional IT work, I’ll also be getting my feet wet on the creative side of the house. Of course, updates will be forthcoming as soon as I can manage them.

Until then it’s back to trying to get the blog back on track. Hopefully.