Celebrating a Curious Mind of the Developer Community

Every thriving technical community has individuals whose curiosity, perseverance, and generosity help shape its collective knowledge. In the InterSystems Developer Community, one such contributor is @Scott Roth, who has been an inspiring presence for nearly a decade.

👏 Let’s take a closer look at Scott's remarkable journey and his impact on the InterSystems ecosystem.

Scott's journey began in 2015, with the first steps into InterSystems technologies, and soon after, in 2016, into the Developer Community itself. Since then, years of hands-on experience and continuous learning have unfolded, marked by major milestones like the transformation from Ensemble to HealthShare Health Connect. This shift not only brought greater scalability and reliability but also opened a world of new capabilities to explore.

One of the most memorable chapters was the migration from eGate to Ensemble, a project that unlocked deep technical growth. From building interfaces with Caché ObjectScript, to crafting stored procedure calls with EnsLib.SQL.OutboundAdapter, to mastering ZAUTHENTICATE for LDAP authentication, and finally creating a secure environment using Apache Web Server, certificates, and model LDAP authentication. Each step satisfied an ever-growing curiosity and improved the efficiency of the entire environment. It was during that formative eGate-to-Ensemble migration that the Developer Community became an essential companion, a place to explore, connect, and learn.

But progress rarely comes without roadblocks. Many challenges stemmed from limited internal knowledge or scarce online resources. The lesson learned? Refresh the mind. Step back. Return with clarity. Problem-solving is as much about pacing as it is about persistence.

Over time, as more members joined, the Developer Community evolved into a richer collective of shared expertise. And with that growth came a new role: transitioning from mainly asking questions to confidently helping newcomers who face the same obstacles once encountered at the beginning. Among the most rewarding moments have been opportunities to give back: responding to posts and guiding others through complexities that once seemed overwhelming. These moments highlight the true spirit of the Community - collaboration, mentorship, and empowerment.

The message to newcomers is encouraging and straightforward:

While there is a lot of knowledge available, don’t be afraid to ask obvious questions that may sound ridiculous. While the answer might be already within the Developer Community, it may not be recognizable in the way you phrase your question. Don’t be afraid to post.

Looking ahead, there is excitement around diving deeper into FHIR capabilities within Health Connect, to enhance HL7 messaging and expand interoperability skills.

Outside of work, Scott's life is grounded in family, supporting his spouse’s business, enjoying time with dogs, and gaming when time allows. While separating work from personal life isn’t always easy, these passions provide balance and perspective.

This story is a testament to what curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to share can bring to a community. It celebrates a contributor who embodies the very best of the Developer Community - continually learning, constantly helping, and forever lifting others along the way.

🙏 Join us in celebrating @Scott Roth for his dedication, skill, and contributions to the Developer Community!