Tell us who you are?
My name is Evren Ayan, I am an active blogger and Regional Evangelist of ISPA (International Sharepoint Professionals Association) since 2008. I’m currently working as Solution Architect for Ceviz Information Technologies. My areas of expertise include portal and collaboration solutions, architectural solutions and related technologies.
Tell us about your MVP history, whenwere you first awarded?
I have been awarded MVP title in 2005. Until 2006 my MVP technical expertise was XML Web Services. In 2007 I was awarded the MVP title for Connected System Developer until the end of 2008. In 2009 my MVP technical expertise was Windows Sharepoint Services:Architecture which I still hold. During my MVP history I have written a lot of articles and presented seminars for well-known local software communities like
What do you do in order to keep up with latest tools and technologies?
I try to follow blogs, forums and visit Microsoft site to follow up what is coming up.I have been working with Visual Studio 2010 for a long time and I continue to review Microsoft Sharepoint 2010. I practice technologies in beta stage in virtual environments for faster adoption.
What does being an MVP mean to you?
It is a great motivation for me to keep up posting and continue with communal activities. It’s all about being appreciated for sharing the knowledge of your competency with community.
What do you do when you are not building software’s?
I love spending time with my friends and my wife. I am an active blogger also I spend a lot of time in social networking sites like FriendFeed and Twitter.
What makes you a great MVP?
Well, I don’t know if I am a “great” MVP or not but I know one thing for sure that I work very hard. I write technical blogs and articles for the users. I try my best to answer their questions in newsgroups, forums and in my personal web site.
What is in your computer bag?
- Lenovo Y730 laptop
- Business cards
- Pens
- External hard disk
- USB disk
- Keys
- Phone
- Wallet
Who are your top 5 favorite Middle EastMVPs?
If you get a chance to suggest one conference in Middle East? What would it be and why?
It would be a “Sharepoint Conference” because it has some fascinating features coming up with the new version.
What is the best thing that has happened since you have become an MVP?
Getting married 
Who are your top 5 technical experts in your professional circle (from your country)?
- Ali Rıza Diker
- Gokhan Altinoren
- Ibrahim Gokalp
- Ertan Efe
- Selcuk Ekin
Which was the last book you read?
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Best Practices (Ben Curry – Bill English)
If there was one place you could travel to, right now, where would it be and why?
Egypt. I am curious about beauty of Red Sea.
How can one be a part of MVP Club? Any suggestions for them?
Voluntarily sharing is the key to become an MVP. Read and practice a lot, share what you are experiencing.
Any Message you want to give to the readers of MicrosoftFeed?
Always keep following microsoft feed.
Your contact information?
- MVP Profile Link –https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=5DBC2F30-D0C7-499F-8B68-A82D14E9479A
- Blog / Website –http://www.evrenayan.net
- Twitter – http://twitter.com/evrena
- Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/evren.ayan1
- LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/ppl/webprofile?vmi=&id=33805029
- FriendFeed – http://friendfeed.com/evrenayan
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