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TuesdayJan 17 2023PDXWIT Presents: January Virtual Happy Hour & Town HallWebsite
Registration through Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdOGqqjwtHd2EwYLqN6ttwHPGtR0Pm-sA) is required to attend this event.
Join us for a virtual Town Hall Happy Hour where you’ll hear from PDXWIT’s new Executive Director, Hazel Valdez! Hazel will share her vision for the future of PDXWIT, and you’ll be able to ask her your most pressing questions.
Before we hear from Hazel, Katherine Johnson from True Self - Leadership Presence Consulting will talk to us about leadership and being our authentic selves.
Recruiters and hiring managers who have jobs on the PDXWIT job board will be sharing opportunities and will be ready to meet with you in virtual breakout rooms.
ASL interpretation and closed captions will be available throughout the event. Contact [email protected] if you have other accessibility needs.
Hope to see you there!
Agenda: 5:30 p.m. - Event opens/Networking 5:35 p.m. - Introductions and Announcements 5:45 p.m. - Lightning Speaker - Katherine Johnson, True Self - Leadership Presence Consulting 5:50 p.m. Q&A with PDXWIT Executive Director Hazel Valdez 6:15 p.m. - Recruiter Roll Call and Networking in breakout rooms 7:30 p.m. - Event ends
Purpose: We are building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling barriers and fueling belonging.
Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.
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PDXWIT Presents: January Virtual Happy Hour & Town Hall–
via ZoomWebsiteRegistration through Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdOGqqjwtHd2EwYLqN6ttwHPGtR0Pm-sA) is required to attend this event.
Join us for a virtual Town Hall Happy Hour where you’ll hear from PDXWIT’s new Executive Director, Hazel Valdez! Hazel will share her vision for the future of PDXWIT, and you’ll be able to ask her your most pressing questions.
Before we hear from Hazel, Katherine Johnson from True Self - Leadership Presence Consulting will talk to us about leadership and being our authentic selves.
Recruiters and hiring managers who have jobs on the PDXWIT job board will be sharing opportunities and will be ready to meet with you in virtual breakout rooms.
ASL interpretation and closed captions will be available throughout the event. Contact [email protected] if you have other accessibility needs.
Hope to see you there!
Agenda: 5:30 p.m. - Event opens/Networking 5:35 p.m. - Introductions and Announcements 5:45 p.m. - Lightning Speaker - Katherine Johnson, True Self - Leadership Presence Consulting 5:50 p.m. Q&A with PDXWIT Executive Director Hazel Valdez 6:15 p.m. - Recruiter Roll Call and Networking in breakout rooms 7:30 p.m. - Event ends
Purpose: We are building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling barriers and fueling belonging.
Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.
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WednesdayJan 18 2023Coffee w/ Co-Founders @ Electrica CoffeeWebsite
Housed in the famous 100+ year-old Schoolhouse building, Electrica Coffee brings together Mexican coffee and Japanese teas for an eclectic cafe experience. Owned by local renowned multi-restaurant owner Angel Medina, Electrica Coffee will serve as the backdrop for our next meetup.
Please be sure to grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and spend time getting to know this incredible community. We've been excited by the turnout every month and by hearing your stories. We can't wait to hear more.
Hope to see you all there! Josh & Mark
About Coffee w/ Co-Founders: As a business owner you are faced with many challenges. You're forced to make decisions every day that could make or break your business. Coffee w/ Co-Founders is a way to network with other Entrepreneurs to allow free-flowing information with the intent to collaborate and help each other. So often we're challenged and there's very little we can do to express our challenges with the people we work with or the people we care about. Think of Coffee w/ Co-Founders as your own personal support group for business owners. We're all here to help!
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ThursdayJan 19 2023Data PDX: The Data Lakehouse with Bill InmonWebsite
Bill Inmon known as the father of the data warehouse and has written 68 books, selling over a million copies in total and translated into 9 languages.
Bill was named by Computerworld as one of the ten most influential people in history of computing. Bill’s company, Forest Rim Technology, has created textual ETL which reads raw text and turn it into a database. Bill lives in Denver Colorado with his wife and his two Scotty dogs.
Abstract
Certain vendors have suggested that the organization throw data into a data lake and then let end users analyze the data in the data lake. The data lake quickly turns into a data swamp or sewer. No one gets any value out of the data lake. In order to turn your data into something useful you need to turn your data lake into a Data Lakehouse. This presentation is all about the evolution of architecture and how to start to get value out of your data lake.
What You Will Learn
In this presentation Bill will discuss:
· The evolution of data architecture
· Data Lakes – where did they come from
· The Data Lakehouse and the analytic infrastructure
· Getting a handle on text – text analytics
RSVP for Google Meet or Zoom link
Cost
Free! (suggested donation $5 for non-members)
If you’ve paid any Data PDX/DAMA membership dues during 2019-2021 or are an employee of a corporate member, please choose Member RSVP.
Where
RSVP for Google Meet or Zoom link
Date – Thursday, January, 19th
Time – 4pm
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Operational Analytics Club Data Professional Happy HourWebsite
We're all gathering January 19 at 10 Barrel Brewing in Portland, and we'd love for you to come! Join a select group of data professionals as we sit back and unwind over some light bites, beer, and awesome conversation. Start 2023 with the OA Club & Census. 😎
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PDXPUG: What's new in PostgreSQL 15Website
PostgreSQL 15 was released on October 13, 2022 so let's give it a look!
We will shamelessly use a presentation readily available on the internet to see all the newness in this latest release.
Come learn what's new, share experiences with changes, or just meet with local peers! Casual, informal.
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FridayJan 20 2023Finding Your Path in Tech with Regina FlemingWebsite
Regina Fleming, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss overcoming hurdles that can come with school, career and job search.
In this Talk, Regina will cover: -How to start your journey -Common frustrations and how to overcome them -LinkedIn tips -Interviewing like a boss -You got the job! Now what? -Looking to the future
Regina is building a coaching platform specifically for people transitioning careers into tech. You can learn more about her coaching platform, Yar Cat Coaching, at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yarcat/
Join us Friday, January 20th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room.
RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalkM0120 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalk0120
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network!
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TuesdayJan 24 2023Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Allie Magyar, Founder of Hubb (after the exit)Website
Please join us as we hear Allie Magyar, Founder of HUBB share her entrepreneurial story specific to "Life After the Exit".
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ThursdayJan 26 2023PDXWIT Winter Diversity Dinner (Apply to Attend)
WebsiteJoin PDXWIT for a small and informal in-person dinner discussion where we share our experiences with diversity in the tech workplace. If you identify as a tech professional from a marginalized* background, this opportunity is for you.
In order to create an intentional space for honest and impactful conversation, we cap the number of invitees at 10 people. An application is required to be considered to attend this event (link below).
Applications are due by 1/11 @11:59 p.m. PST. Invitees will be notified via email no later than 1/23. This event will be in-person, held in the Laurelhurst area of Portland. Dinner will be provided, and ASL interpretation will be provided upon request.
- This includes folks who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or varying physical or cognitive abilities. If you think this sounds like you, please apply!
Apply to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQQbZktKd7CstfPXGtAlUTZnGJlQbp0UDVRhatDbzz6ZvXXA/viewform
Proof of vaccination will be required. Learn more about our COVID-19 policy at: https://www.pdxwit.org/covid-19-what-to-expect
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Catalytic Factor Analysis: A New Method for Addressing Wicked Problems–
VirtualWebsiteJoin Portland Design Thinkers for an evening with Tony Salvador discussing: Catalytic Factor Analysis.
Many (most?) of our design-research methods are designed for point-problems that demand point solutions. All good. But not so good when those methods are applied to complex problems.
Catalytic Factor Analysis is a method designed to address complex sociotechnical challenges through a structured conversation with the crowd. This technique specifically creates a means for both characterizing wicked socio-technical problems and identifying the focus areas to transform the system toward a resolution. The result is the ability to focus resources – state, civil, and institutional, political, entrepreneurial, and educational – on those catalytic factors to transform the system. I will use several examples from recent work to illustrate the method.
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FridayJan 27 2023The 5 Step Strategy to Land a High-Paying Job in TechWebsite
If you find yourself in a career rut, in need of some clarity, not sure how to level up, or simply tired of spending countless hours applying to jobs, wasting time with recruiters, and going on interviews that lead to nowhere, then this workshop is for you.
Gaurav Valani is going to walk you through the exact process that's helped hundreds of his clients land high six-figure jobs that align with their career aspirations.
During this recession, Gaurav and his team personally helped more clients than ever:
Break six-figures for the first time Successfully land jobs at some of the world’s most admired companies Become first-time leaders Move into Executive roles Break the 200k and 300k barrier The three common traits he attributes to his clients success:
Overcoming limiting beliefs Knowing how to develop the exact strategy that allows you to navigate the job search effectively to meet your short-term and long-term goals Knowing how to implement your strategy effectively In this workshop, Gaurav is going to pull back the curtains and show you exactly how to develop and implement these strategies to help you achieve your career goals in 2023.
Gaurav is the founder of Career Sprout, a Career Coaching company dedicated to helping professionals find meaningful work. He is also the former co-founder of TrueBridge Resources, a $72M staffing agency that he helped grow prior to acquisition and the former Vice President of Talent Acquisition of Overstock.com
Gaurav’s mission is to help as many people as possible learn the exact strategies that helped him go from ten 10 dead-end jobs, laid off multiple times, and a directionless career to building a multi-million dollar company, becoming one of the youngest executives of a publicly traded company, and helping thousands of people build purpose-driven careers.
Join us Friday, January 27th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room.
RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk27 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE27
Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network!