Paul Birkbeck is Director of Software Development and Lead Architect at Multiplied Media Corporation (www.multiplied.com). At Multiplied Media, Paul leads the development effort for their flagship product, Poynt (www.mypoynt.com)-a multimedia local search service that leverages Windows Live Messenger as its primary delivery channel. Paul’s technology expertise lies in building large enterprise systems for the past 15 years, focusing primarily on Microsoft technologies. His current focus is in the Windows Live product suite including Messenger, Virtual Earth, and Search. Paul has his MCSD.NET and he recently started a new .NET User Group in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Reach him at paul.birkbeck@multiplied.com.

