Current professional activities
I am currently the chair of the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Technical Architecture Group (TAG), which is the senior technical group responsible for the World Wide Web.
I have recently retired from my position as a Distinguished Engineer in the Emerging Technologies department of IBM's software group, where I focused on Web-based technologies for traditional desktop platforms as well as for mobile devices. More information on my post-retirement activities will be posted here later, and also in the Arcane Domain blog. I currently hold the honorary title of IBM Distinguished Engineer Emeritus.
Much of my work over the past ten years has been as one of IBM's representatives to the W3C. In particular, I've made significant contributions to the development of XML, SOAP, and Web Services. I've been doing computer work for over 40 years. For more information on my current projects and work history, see the my work page.
Personal interests and hobbies
Some of the things I enjoy in my spare time include:
Music
My interests range from classical, to rock, folk, blues and country. I am the alternate, substitute, backup bass player for Rock City Band, and I play a bit of acoustic guitar and piano. Music-related postings can be found in the blog, and on the music page.
Photography
I got the photography bug when I first saw prints being developed in a small darkroom when I was perhaps 8 years old, and I've been at it ever since. From time to time I manage to make an image that pleases me, and there's something very special about working at the same craft for nearly 50 years. Photo-related postings can be found in the blog, and on the photography page.
Thank you.
Noah Mendelsohn