Alexei is a long time friend of mine. We also happen to be co-workers. He is an egineer's engineer. Around our office, when referring to the skill set of a candidate for an opening, we use the term 'Alexei level' as a measuring stick.
He is also one of the smartest guys I know. He takes every challenge head on, and beats it soundly, or nags me to death until he does.
So I threw down the gauntlet. Alexei, I said, share some of that there know how.
Alexei, welcome to the blogosphere (gosh I hate that term.)