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:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T020000 RDATE:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T214437Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260213T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T214437Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T214437Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482467 DESCRIPTION:What happens when strong technical skills are not enough to m ove your career forward? \;\n \;\nMany engineers discover that whi le coding and problem-solving get you in the door\, communication\, self -awareness\, and relationship-building are what shape long-term growth a nd leadership opportunities. These skills are rarely taught\, yet they i nfluence how ideas are heard\, how teams function\, and how careers adva nce. \;\n \;\nIn this live Tech Talk\, Nikki Maginn\, Founder and CEO of Inside Out Engineering\, will explore the emotional intelligence skills engineers need to thrive in real-world environments. Nikki will b reak down how to communicate more effectively\, navigate conflict with c onfidence\, and build trust without feeling forced or overly political. She will also share how these skills play a critical role in career adva ncement\, team dynamics\, and long-term success. \;\n \;\nJoin us for this engaging live session on Friday\, February 13 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET and learn how emotional intelligence can strengthen your i mpact as an engineer\, teammate\, and future leader. \;\n \;\nIf y ou’ve ever felt like your ideas were getting lost in translation or that your career growth has stalled despite strong technical ability\, this talk will give you practical insights you can apply right away. \;\n& #13\;\nReserve your spot today and start building the skills that help e ngineers stand out and lead with confidence.\n\nTags: tech talk\, Career Coaching\, Career Networking\, job search\, Job Interview\, technology\ , Tech Industry\, software engineering\, Computer Engineering\, coding\, programmers\, programming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250482467 URL:https://meet.google.com/jkh-ikfa-eyw SUMMARY:Tech Talk | EQ for Engineers: The Skills that Accelerate Your Car eer with Nikki Maginn LOCATION:The Tech Academy: 310 SW 4th Ave Suite 412\, Portland OR 97204 U SA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T215208Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260220T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T215208Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260210T215208Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482468 DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how businesses turn messy\, raw data into insig hts that actually drive decisions? \;\n \;\nThat’s where data engi neers come in. Data engineering is the backbone of modern analytics and involves collecting\, cleaning\, transforming\, and organizing data so t eams can make smarter business decisions. \;\n \;\nIn this live Te ch Talk\, Claire Bourdon\, Senior Data Engineer at NeoGenomics Laborator ies\, will break down what data engineers really do and walk through a s implified real-world example of the ETL (Extract\, Transform\, Load) pro cess. She will also share practical tips for standing out in data engine ering interviews\, even if you don’t yet have a visual portfolio or GitH ub projects to showcase. \;\n \;\nWhether you are just getting int o tech or exploring data engineering as a career path\, you will walk aw ay with clear\, actionable takeaways you can apply right away. \;\n&# 13\;\nSave your spot now and join us on Friday\, February 20 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET to see how data engineering powers real-world analyt ics. \;\n \;\nSave your spot here: https://www.meetup.com/techacad emy/events/\n\nTags: tech talk\, Career Coaching\, Career Networking\, j ob search\, Job Interview\, technology\, Tech Industry\, software engine ering\, Computer Engineering\, coding\, programmers\, programming\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482468 URL:https://meet.google.com/aqy-owva-yrb SUMMARY:Tech Talk | Inside Data Engineering: From Raw Data to Insights wi th Claire Bourdon LOCATION:The Tech Academy: 310 SW 4th Ave Suite 412\, Portland OR 97204 U SA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260223T175514Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260227T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260227T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260223T175514Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260223T175514Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482485 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered if there’s a career that combines your love for technical coding with your passion for teaching\, writing\, an d community building? \;\n \;\nThat is the world of Developer Advo cacy. Acting as the vital bridge between tech companies and the develope rs who use their products\, Developer Advocates balance technical expert ise with a people-focused mission. \;\n \;\nIn this live Tech Talk \, April Gittens\, Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft\, will share pr actical advice on how to position yourself for success in this people-fo cused technical career. Drawing from her experience at the highest level s of tech\, she will explain how to transition into advocacy whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional. \;\n \;\nWhether you a re just starting your coding journey or looking to pivot your career\, y ou will leave with a clear understanding of if this dynamic role is the right fit for you. \;\n \;\nSave your spot now and join us on Frid ay\, February 27 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET to explore the world of Developer Advocacy.\n\nTags: tech talk\, Career Coaching\, Career Networ king\, job search\, Job Interview\, technology\, Tech Industry\, softwar e engineering\, Computer Engineering\, coding\, programmers\, programmin g\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482485 URL:https://meet.google.com/ygu-jtnw-dhg SUMMARY:Tech Talk | From Code to Community: Exploring Careers in Develope r Advocacy with April Gittens LOCATION:The Tech Academy: 310 SW 4th Ave Suite 412\, Portland OR 97204 U SA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260318T214306Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260318T214306Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260318T214306Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482514 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to work as a Dev eloper Advocate? \;\n \;\nDeveloper Advocacy sits at the intersect ion of technical depth\, strategic communication\, and community buildin g. It blends coding\, content creation\, and relationship-building to he lp bridge the gap between engineering teams and the developers they serv e. \;\n \;\nIn this live Tech Talk\, Jeremy Rivera\, Full-stack So ftware Engineer and Developer Advocate\, will explore the three pillars of modern developer relations: code\, content\, and community. He will s hare real-world lessons from working between engineering and marketing\, and explain how advocacy can scale impact through education\, open sour ce\, and accessibility. \;\n \;\nWhether you are exploring Develop er Advocacy or looking to expand your influence beyond writing code\, yo u will walk away with practical insights on how technical skills and com munication work together. \;\n \;\nSave your spot now and join us on Friday\, March 27 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET to discover life as a Developer Advocate.\n\nTags: tech talk\, Career Coaching\, Career Netw orking\, job search\, Job Interview\, technology\, Tech Industry\, softw are engineering\, Computer Engineering\, coding\, programmers\, programm ing\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482514 URL:https://meet.google.com/pqd-uyow-imk SUMMARY:Tech Talk | Code\, Content\, and Community: Life as a Developer A dvocate LOCATION:The Tech Academy: 310 SW 4th Ave Suite 412\, Portland OR 97204 U SA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T184345Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260403T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T184345Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T184345Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482525 DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering how to stand out and land your first role i n tech? \;\n \;\nBreaking into tech can feel overwhelming\, especi ally with so many candidates competing for the same opportunities. Knowi ng how to position yourself through your resume\, portfolio\, and interv iew skills can make all the difference. \;\n \;\nIn this live Tech Talk\, Mahindra Guman\, learning and development professional with exte nsive experience in recruitment and career coaching\, will share how new developers can effectively position themselves for success. He will cov er building a strong resume and portfolio\, preparing for interviews\, a nd practical job search strategies to help you stay motivated and consis tent. \;\n \;\nGet the actionable steps you need to stand out as a candidate\, whether you’re writing your first line of code or landing y our next interview. \;\n \;\nJoin us on Friday\, April 3 at 1 PM P T | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET. \;\nSave your spot now and take the next step toward your first tech role. \;\n \;\nRSVP Here: https://www.meetu p.com/techacademy/events/\n\nTags: tech talk\, Career Coaching\, Career Networking\, job search\, Job Interview\, technology\, Tech Industry\, s oftware engineering\, Computer Engineering\, coding\, programmers\, prog ramming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482525 URL:https://meet.google.com/kdk-gbga-gnv SUMMARY:Tech Talk | Breaking Into Tech: How New Developers Can Stand Out with Mahindra Guman LOCATION:The Tech Academy: 310 SW 4th Ave Suite 412\, Portland OR 97204 U SA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T184725Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260410T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260410T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T184725Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260327T184725Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482526 DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how someone can go from working in fast food to building a career in tech and cybersecurity? \;\n \;\nStarting a career in tech without a clear path can feel overwhelming\, especially w hen coming from a non-technical background. With the right approach and consistency\, it becomes much more achievable. \;\n \;\nIn this li ve Tech Talk\, Kevin Apolinario\, Security Analyst and career mentor\, w ill share how he began his journey in tech and what helped him transitio n successfully. He will cover developing your personal brand\, learning the fundamentals\, and mastering technical interviews. \;\n \;\nIf you are new to tech or exploring a path into IT or cybersecurity\, you will walk away with practical steps to help you get started. \;\n \;\nSave your spot now and join us on Friday\, April 10 at 1 PM PT | 3 P M CT | 4 PM ET to start building your path into tech. \;\n \;\nRSV P Here: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/\n\nTags: tech talk\, Career Coaching\, Career Networking\, job search\, Job Interview\, techn ology\, Tech Industry\, software engineering\, Computer Engineering\, co ding\, programmers\, programming\, career transition\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250482526 URL:https://meet.google.com/zti-qpjp-yny SUMMARY:Tech Talk | From Fast Food Into Tech & Cybersecurity with Kevin A polinario LOCATION:The Tech Academy: 310 SW 4th Ave Suite 412\, Portland OR 97204 U SA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR