The (geek) decision: Kinect developer Johnny Chung Lee leaves Microsoft for Goog

[Sneha Chowdary]

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After spending the last two and a half years [url=http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/12/johnny-chung-lee-joins-project-natal-team-puts-wii-hacking-expe/]helping Microsoft develop Kinect[/url] (and spending countless hours [url=http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/10/wiimote-repurposed-for-multi-point-interactive-whiteboard/]hacking Wiimotes[/url] before that), the illustrious Johnny Chung Lee has decided to take his talents to Mountain View and work for Google. Mr. Lee didn't say exactly what he'll be doing for Google, but we do know that he's joining a special projects team, and his title is "Rapid Evaluator." It's curious that Johnny has seemingly left his gaming roots to work for the search giant, but regardless we look forward to seeing what he's up to at El Goog and wish him the best in his new job. Here's hoping his new duties won't quell his penchant for [url=http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/21/diy-head-tracker-takes-wiimote-hacking-to-dizzying-new-heights/]at-home tinkering[/url].