===> About...

My name is Tomas Restrepo, and this is my website. I'm a software developer located in Colombia, South America.

Over the past 10 years I've developed software using several different languages, tools and platforms, ranging from writing OLEDB providers using C++ to application integration solutions using BizTalk Server and everything in between. My current interests include distributed applications, Unix tools, dynamic programming languages and Windows PowerShell.

In 2006, I co-founded devdeo, a small consulting company focused on .NET and BizTalk development. Before founding devdeo, I worked for 5 years as a senior developer and technical architect at InterGrupo S.A. I've been awarded as a Microsoft MVP several times since 1999 for my contributions to the Microsoft developer comunity, usually through the newsgroups as well as through this website and other forums on the internet.

This site is a recompilation of a little bit of the work I've done over the last couple of years. It features some articles, some sample code, some utilities, and even some libraries I've worked on.

Most of the code on these pages is released out into the public domain; it's yours to use and abuse as you please. Keep in mind though, that most of the code here are samples, not really meant to be used directly in production code, as it lacks important things like stricter error checking.

There are a few rules, though:

• I make no claims regarding the correctness of the code here. While I try to get things right, there might be some errors around. Use them at your own risk, and don't sue me later if things go wrong. Also, if you happen to find a bug or have any comments, please do write me, and I'll do my best to correct them.
• I don't ask anything of you in exchange for using this code. However, I would appreciate it if you didn't take credit for my work. Also, don't blame me for bugs you introduce yourself :)
• I'd love to hear if these pages are proving useful in your own work, or if you are using any of the libraries and how!