Speaker Spotlight:

The Conference Faculty at Macworld 2010 is a select group of individuals who, based on their knowledge, creativity and ability to clearly articulate the latest developments of Mac-based products and technologies, teach, inspire and entertain our attendees. They are passionate about the topics they present, have keen insight on the direction of the market, and make it their goal to enhance the experience of each user who attends their sessions.

Not only are they really smart people, but they’re pretty cool too! Get to know some of the members of the Conference Faculty out from "behind their desks," in a fun and relaxed manner. Speakers will be featured on this page on an ongoing basis; be sure to check back each week to see on who the spotlight will be shining!

Name: Dave Hamilton Occupation: The Luckiest Nerd On Earth Number of years you’ve attended Macworld: I believe I've attended 13 Macworld Expos, and quite a few AppleFests before that. How long have you been a Mac user? Got my first Mac (an SE/30) in early 1989 How many Macs do you own? 7 currently.

Is your Mac for professional use, personal use, or both?
Depends on who's asking? Do you work for the IRS? No, seriously, we've got 2 for the family and the rest are used in the business.

Favorite apps for your iPhone:
Well, I'm not sure that these are my favorites, but the apps which I launch most often are Mail, Wall Street Journal, WeatherBug, Twittelator Pro, Bloomberg, Geocaching, and Guitar Toolkit (handy for tuning!).

Favorite hangout spot(s) in San Francisco (during Macworld):
Dave's (no, not mine!), and a secret little diner not too far from my hotel. ;-)

Hobbies:
Does this count? I do enjoy it so. Ok, other stuff... playing drums, geocaching, singing, learning guitar.

Favorite vacation destination:
Anywhere with my family which, during the last few years, has included Lake Winnepesaukee, NH; Naples, FL; a couple of Disney Cruises through the Carribean; and West Dover, VT.

Most daring adventure you’ve ever been on:
Spending 3 months on tour playing drums with Hypnotic Clambake.

What was the last book you read?
I recently re-read, "The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve" by G. Edward Griffin. Terribly written, but stuff everyone should know.

Name 5 artists on your iPod:
Phish, Miles Davis, R.E.M., Rush, Weather Report

Album you’d take with you on a deserted island:
Weather Report, "8:30"

Most memorable Macworld moment:
Tough call... there have been SO many, both personal and business. One favorite is the first Macworld All-Star Band gig at The Cooler in New York City in July, 2001. We weren't very good (and have gotten a lot better), but that combined everything and was the beginning of a very special thing.

Name the food you couldn’t live without:
Anything my wife makes! But especially her shrimp curry!

The most recent movie you saw in the theater:
Theater? What's that? We have *children* now. We watch movies at home. It's more comfortable... and cheaper!

Are you a speed typist or do you take the ‘one finger at a time’ approach?
Most definitely a speed-typing kind of guy. Thank goodness for that high school typing class on the old IBM Selectric III

What do you like most about Macworld:
The energy generated by the community, the connections, and the people I see, old friends and new.

Sessions you’ll find me speaking in during Macworld 2010:
Running Your Mac Lean, Clean & Mean





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