whurley Named 2008’s “Best Evil Genius”
I was named 2008s Best Evil Genius by the Austin Chronicle
Mando and I were on our way to the mall when we got a call asking why I wasn’t at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Apparently, I’d been named 2008’s “Best Evil Genius” by the Austin Chronicle. Here’s what they had to say:
Credit Whurley – also known as William Hurley, a visionary systems theorist, skateboarder, and self-proclaimed evil genius – with leading the efforts to form a community among Austin tech geeks. The chief architect of open-source strategy at BMC Software and the man behind BarCampAustin, Whurley is all about connecting people and encouraging involvement in collaborative projects so great things can happen.
Well, all I can say is thanks. This really is an honor and it’s probably hands-down the coolest damn award I’ve ever been given.
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