Tell us who you are?

I’m Adil Mughal. I’m Microsoft MVP for Visual C#. I’m leading two most influential User Groups in Pakistan “DevNext” and “Emerging .NET Devs”. I’m Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist and participate actively in community through organizing and speaking at different events. Besides contributing in Community, I work at Development Executive at Telenor Pakistan as my full time job.

Tell us about your MVP history, when were you first awarded?
Recently in Mid 2009

What do you do in order to keep up with latest tools and technologies?
Watch webcasts, recorded sessions of several technology conferences and other events, and reading blogs of people at Microsoft and other MVPs etc.

What does being an MVP mean to you?
Being MVP is like a status in the community. People expect a lot from you when you are a MVP, they can ask any question related to Microsoft and expect a healthy response from you either it’s related to technology or certifications or troubleshooting or even some information about Microsoft. So I really need to get myself geared up as much as possible.

What do you do when you are not building software’s?
When I’m not at work, I usually spend time in learning new technologies or planning some UG events or spending time with friends/colleagues.

If you could ask Steve Ballmer one question about Microsoft, what would it be?
How ahead Microsoft Research department is, from industry?

Had a chance to attend “MVP Global Summit”? When and how was your experience?
Nope but I look forward to be there in Feb 2010

What makes you a great MVP?
I think what great thing we are doing here in Pakistan is that we are reviving the communities and User Group
culture in Pakistan and as a result we almost organize events on monthly basis especially in Karachi. And of course leading two User Group is one of the reasons behind this.

What you think about the MVP’s role in promoting technology in Middle East?
I think MEA region is much behind as compare to North America region, when we talk about role of community, UGs and MVPs. People just don’t know much about these things and how communities can really help them and serve society as well. MVPs can play a vital role here and many MVPs are already contributing to community and promoting the sharing of expertise voluntarily.

What is in your computer bag?
External Hard Drive containing lots of video and recorded sessions , Microsoft Arc Mouse, Microsoft Pen and some printed stuff on technology.

If you get a chance to suggest one conference in Middle East? What would it be and why?
Professional Developers Conference. To get information on the upcoming tools and technology for developers

What is the best thing that has happened since you have become an MVP?
Increased networking opportunities, connection with other MVPs and I feel like treated in a VIP manner when I
contact with people at Microsoft

What was the last book you read?
C# in Depth by Jon Skeet

How can one be a part of MVP Club? Any suggestions for them?
Sharing voluntarily is the key to become MVP. Some people just start blogging and even publishing content which are not originally written by them, it won’t lead you becoming MVP. Also remember that there are two types of contribution offline and/or online. Online means blogs, websites, articles, forums etc and Offline means user groups, speaking etc. You may become a MVP due to your offline contribution or you may become MVP for your online contribution. Do whatever you like and whatever you are passionate about and serve the community.

Any Message you want to give to the readers of MicrosoftFeed?
Microsoft Feed is a great initiative especially for the community in the MEA region. There are several activities
that are going on in this region but are less often covered. If there is something happing great in the community around, feel free to submit your stories at MicrosoftFeed.com and get highlighted in the international community. Also feel free to share about this forum with your friends.

Your contact information?

MVP Profile Link – https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Adil.Mughal

Blog / Website – http://www.adilmughal.com/

Twitter – http://twitter.com/adilamughal

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/adil.mughal

LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/adilamughal

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