I am a software professional. I have attended many _interviews_, in 99.99 % of them the interview is started with a question like "Tell me about yourself"

I start with my name, where I'm from, what I've studied (personal info) etc., then talk about my hobbies, interests and sometimes about my current working environment.

As everybody knows the first impression is the best impression?<br />
Which is the best way to impress an interviewer by telling "about oneself"?