BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180220T172552Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180806T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180806T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180220T172552Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180220T172552Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473288 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-how-to-navigate-the-tech-field-a-beginners- guide-tickets-43350506532] is required to gain entry to this event ***&# 13\;\n \;\n \;\nMany people starting out in the software industry experience frustration when work conversations are riddled with acronyms or tech jargon they do not understand. They become overwhelmed by the e normous amount of information to learn and do not know where to start. T o rectify that\, we have a group of women speaking who can demystify som e of the tools\, jargon\, and jobs around software: \;\n \;\nPolin a Vorozheykina\, a software engineer at New Relic\, will share her exper ience entering the industry into a far more senior team of 12 engineers. She will cover useful terminology to know\, how to go about asking ques tions\, and how to begin building broad software expertise. \;\n \ ;\nAshley Puls\, a principal engineer and architect at New Relic\, will cover some useful tools and terminology engineers encounter on a daily b asis. \;\n \;\nElisa Binette\, the senior manager of Site Reliabil ity Engineering at New Relic\, will demystify some of the roles and job titles used in the technology industry. What’s a full stack\, front end \, or backend engineer? What’s a DBA? What are the key differences betw een a senior\, lead\, or engineering manager? \;\n \;\nAfterwards \, beginning engineers should better understand common technology terms and the desired skills within each role. They should have a “lay of the land” and feel empowered to go out and learn. \;\n \;\nAgenda: 3\;\n \;\n5:30 p.m. - Doors open \;\n \;\n6:00 p.m. - Introduct ion \;\n \;\n6:10 p.m. - Talks begin \;\n \;\n7:00 p.m. - Q& amp\;A\, networking \;\n \;\n7:30 p.m. - Event ends \;\n \;\ nEvent FAQ: \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? 3\;\n \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \; \n \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Where there be food and drink at this event? \;\n \;\nA: Yes\, pizza and refreshments will be provided. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\n \;\nA: Ther e is paid parking around the building. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secure d bike parking? \;\n \;\nA: No\, there is no secure bike parking.& #13\;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\n \;\nA: Yes\, public transportation is best. \;\n \;\nPurpose:& #13\;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offerin g educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and oppo rtunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and pote ntial women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. O ur goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gen der imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effect s of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. A LL people who support our purpose are welcome. \;\n\n\nTags: portland or\, networking\, Science & Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250473288 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) How to Navigate the Tech Field: A Begi nners Guide LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR