
"I've seen the benefits and power of individuals being able to automate critical and repetitive tasks," he wrote on his website. He also says he's optimistic about the future of user automation. Starting on December 1, Soghoian says he will begin considering opportunities and is available for consulting for user automation services. The macOS user automation technologies include: UNIX CLI (shell, python, ruby, perl), System Services, Apple Events (JavaScript, AppleScript, AppleScriptObj-C, Scripting Bridge), Automator, Apple Configurator (AppleScript, Automator), and Application scripting support in Photos, iWork, Finder, Mail, and other Apple applications. If user automation technologies are important to you, then now is the time for all good men and women to reach out, speak up and ask questions. Soghoian says the best thing to do for those concerned is to direct any questions or concerns to Apple. Since Apple eliminated the position, it's unclear what the move means for the future of automation technologies in macOS. Soghoian was responsible for advancing a number of automation technologies for Apple, including UNIX CLI, Apple Events, JavaScript, AppleScript, Automator, Apple Configurator, scripting support for Photos, iWork, Finder, Mail and other Apple programs as well as Master for iTunes tools and Dictation Commands. But, I still believe my credo to be as true today as ever. Consequently, I am no longer employed by Apple Inc. Recently, I was informed that my position as Product Manager of Automation Technologies was eliminated for business reasons. I joined Apple in January of 1997, almost twenty years ago, because of my profound belief that “the power of the computer should reside in the hands of the one using it.” That credo remains my truth to this day. I hear you no longer work for Apple is that true?Ī. He also posted about the news on his website, which is dedicated to the user automation community. Soghoian revealed the news at the MacTech Conference in Los Angeles, according to Mac Observer. Apple has eliminated the Product Manager of Automated Technologies role, ending Sal Soghoian's employment with the company.
