He hasn't written any books or articles, he doesn't give seminars.
He does build superb software and is a pleasure to work for. A scholar and a gentleman, as we say, he combines technical acumen with a deep insight into the psychology of software development.
Rob was my team leader for two years some time ago and defined, for me, what it means to be a good software engineer.
Hmm, perhaps the RealSoftwareExperts don't have time to become RespectedSoftwareExperts