YRPA's first official alumnus

Wayne and I discussed at the very beginning how YRPA, like every good organization, should have an alumni network. Well, I will be YRPA's first official alumnus (although technically Wayne was an alumnus before me since his Backpacking in a Suit project very much constitutes work!). I was always open to returning to work if and when the right opportunity presented itself, and it did.

As I posted almost a year ago, I took the patent bar, in part to keep my brain flowing and in part to enrich my skill set in preparation for just this kind of opportunity. I wasn't searching very hard for a job, which only makes me more certain it was meant to be. I am now with a small firm in downtown Palo Alto, Kokka & Backus, PC, that not only does very interesting Intellectual Property work, but also is run by some very nice, very smart people. Most importantly to me, it seems like an environment where I can thrive professionally as well as maintain my hobbies.

I am sad in a way to give up my active member status in YRPA, but very grateful for this awesome opportunity. Thanks for all of the support these past two years! I will keep in touch, and be back again at the end of this new career adventure.