CodeMash 2017 Recap: Pre-Compiler Day 2
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, one of my personal tech topics that I want to explore in 2017 is data science. For as long as I’ve known, I love data. As a hobbyist in my teens, I was playing...
View ArticleCodeMash 2017 Recap: Conference Talks, Day 1
For the first day of conference talks, I had some things I wanted to see and others that I ended up not seeing, due to a turn in events. I may have been checking out topics I’ve been interested in, as...
View ArticleCodeMash 2017 Recap: Conference Talks, Day 2
Every year, I go to CodeMash with little plans made, knowing that the side conversations can happen and derail any plans. This year was no exception. I went into Friday with no expectations, and it...
View ArticleThe Geekette’s Wardrobe – Featuring Svaha
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated in any way with Svaha Apparel. It all started with a Facebook ad, and then I noticed them – geeky dresses WITH POCKETS. So what’s a geekette to do when she finds fun...
View ArticleKansas City Developer Conference Recap
In early August, I had the opportunity to attend Kansas City Developer Conference in Kansas City, MO. This was my first official trip to the city as an adult, as the last time I had been in the city...
View ArticleKalamazoo X – Inspiring Change
For the past 9 years, my dear friend Michael Eaton has been holding an amazing conference in Kalamazoo, MI called Kalamazoo X. In 2018, he will be putting on the 10th Kalamazoo X conference. And he...
View ArticleWhy I Participate in #PayToSpeak
Over the past few days, I saw a lot of people talking with the #PayToSpeak hashtag, and knowing that some of my followers were curious, I figured I better weigh in. Community-Run Events When I know an...
View ArticleThe Fear of Not Appearing Technical
Inspired by the greatest Sarah that I’ve met this year who has introduced me to #SarahConf…. this thread really hits home: I want to talk about something that's bugged me for *months* but I've refused...
View ArticleSpeaking Topics for 2018
Last year, I added data science to my talks. This year, I’m planning on growing more of my technical skills – learning React, Vue, and Node.js. In terms of talks, servant leadership has joined the...
View ArticleMVP Summit 2018 Recap
Last week, I was out at the Microsoft MVP Summit in Redmond, Washington. As many people know, I’ve been a Microsoft fan all of my life, so going out to the main campus is like a pilgrimage to me. I...
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