That PLUG Clinic you like is coming back into style!

The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on December 21, from 1pm-5pm, however, note the different venue this month.. If you need help with your Linux computer, or want to offer help, you are welcome!

Volunteer helpers are as desirable as helpees. Helping is fun and rewarding. If you've ever helped out at a PLUG Clinic before, come checkout the space!

Thanks to the taxpayers of Multnomah County for the beautiful new building!

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

This is a Save The Date" post, details to follow This month we will have in depth technical presentations from AI builders looking for feedback and diverse perspectives our amazing community can always be counted on for.

Schedule:

5:00 - 5:30: Snacks and networking 5:30 - 6:30: Presentations 6:30 - 7:00: Wrap up and networking

Presenters

TBD

Description: We have an additional slot available, reach out to [email protected] if you are interested.

Get involved:

Present your work at a future event: Email us at [email protected] to discuss sharing your project or insights Provide feedback: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions Sponsor an event: Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities For more information and to join our community, visit portlandai.engineer

Thank you to our amazing sponsors

Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE) Silicon Florist AlteredCraft O'Reilly Instrument

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Happy New Year geo-nerds!

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday Jan 21, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday February 18, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday March 18, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Tax day is in the rear view mirror!

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday April 15, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday May 20, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

Hosted by Aaron Campf.

Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Is breaking into tech always a straight path? For many professionals, the journey includes unexpected turns, non-traditional backgrounds, and skill sets that don’t fit the typical mold. But those experiences can become powerful advantages when used well.

In this live session, you’ll explore how soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, organization, and resilience can fast-track your growth in the tech industry. Jeremy Barger will share how his unique path from a brief stint in the United States Army, to performing standup comedy, to leading software engineering teams shaped the leader he is today.

Join us for this motivating Tech Talk on Friday, December 5 at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET and discover how your personal strengths and experiences can accelerate your career in meaningful ways.

Whether you’re early in your tech journey or looking to grow into leadership roles, this session will give you practical insights to help you move forward.

Reserve your spot today and start building the skills that set successful tech professionals apart: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/

Summary:

Plan 9 is an operating system with some very interesting properties, especially around distributed systems, networking, and resource sharing. It was originally developed by the same group at Bell Labs which developed Unix and shares a clear heritage that will make many parts familiar to experienced users of other unix-like systems, but in many ways represents an "alternate universe" for how Unix might have developed. While it's seen only limited commercial use, it has proven itself suitable to a wide range of applications, including supercomputer clusters, network appliances, and embedded systems. And as a small, consistent system with a unifying philosophy, it can be interesting to study and explore even outside its practical utility.

Together, let's take a brief tour of this alternate universe's history, what makes it exciting to people who live (or visit) there, the current landscape, and where it might (or might not!) be interesting for you.

Bio:

Anthony Sorace (he/him) is some sort of engineer. Professionally, his work has focused on system architecture and process analysis, looking at how people can use computers to solve (some of) their problems. On the side, he enjoys messing about with networking, databases, and systems software. He is a slightly reluctant web programmer and enthusiastic cook. He has been using Plan 9 since the late nineteen hundreds, a few weeks before starting a job at Bell Labs working with related technology, and currently serves as a director of the Plan 9 Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to advancing research on lightweight distributed systems using these technologies.

Last year we threw a “networking event & holiday party,” and somehow it turned into a magical circus of tech folks, holiday chaos, and one very committed leprechaun.

People walked out with random treasures — magical beans (yes, magic), a french press, makeup fridge, and whatever else we could liberate from the magical corners of Portland's oldest coworking space, NedSpace.

We had quests. We had games. We had conversations that absolutely should’ve stayed in group chat.

And somehow, in the middle of all that mischief, 60+ people made friends, met collaborators, and found their way into a Portland tech community.

This year we’re bringing the whimsy back — more oddities, more surprises, more “wait… why is this happening?” moments — all wrapped in holiday lights and NedSpace energy... This time with a view of Pioneer Square & our city Christmas tree. 🌲

And because NedSpace never does “normal,” we’re treating this as a half-potluck, half-bring-whatever-your-whimsical-heart-desires situation — food, snacks, drinks, games, oddities, or any delightful chaos you feel inspired to share with the room.

Whether you’re new to the city or you’ve been building here since dial-up, come celebrate the season with your fellow nerds, founders, creatives, and code-wizards.

Bring your curiosity, your holiday cheer, and maybe business cards for that side project you keep promising you’ll finish.

We’ll handle the quests, the chaos, and the questionable gifts.

See you there, Mischief Managed 😘

P.s. Our holiday events look like this . (We're in a new space... so let's up the ante? 😈)

Join Us for OBI’s December Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour

This is it. The most attended and most popular Happy Hour of the entire year. If networking had a season finale, this would be it.

Come connect with innovators, founders, researchers, and bioscience professionals at our December Accelerate Happy Hour, proudly sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine. Whether you are building something new, scouting opportunities, or trying to remember what life felt like before you lived in your inbox, this event will boost your energy before the holiday chaos arrives.

When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:00 PM Where: OBI Event Space | Suite 230

What you can expect:

• Packed room with new faces and fresh perspectives from biotech, digital health, and medical devices • A relaxed, collaborative space where ideas and introductions happen without forced small talk • Light food and beverages while you grow your network and your confidence

Want to share what you are working on? We offer quick two minute speaking spots at future Happy Hours. These spots are currently open beginning in March 2026. If you'd like to get on the list, email [email protected].

RSVP now and close out the year with the people who understand the joy of things like clean data and well formatted slide decks.

We’re back for our December monthly mixer! Come mingle with your Out in Tech PDX community. Looking to meet new friends? Searching for new opportunities? Or simply looking to mingle in a queer space with other queer humans?

Come join Out in Tech PDX at Peacock PDX on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Whether you're interested in tech, working in tech, or you're tech-adjacent (hint: that's everyone), come mingle with us, have a beverage of choice, and meet the fabulous members of your PDX Out in Tech community.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Ready to build something with AI - or help others do the same?

Join us for a relaxed, co-working style session where you'll have three hours to explore AI building with other curious creators. This isn't a structured workshop - it's a supportive space where you can experiment, tinker, and see what happens when you start playing with AI tools.

We'll have experienced AI builders in the room ready to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and share insights as you work. Whether you're taking your first steps or diving into a complex project, you'll have access to people who can help.

🙌 Perfect for complete beginners who want guidance getting started, experienced builders who need dedicated time to work on projects, and AI experts who want to help others learn.

💪 If you have AI building experience and want to support fellow creators, sign up as a helper when you register!

👍 Walk away with whatever you manage to build, new connections, and the confidence to keep experimenting on your own.

What to bring:

• Your laptop
• Your curiosity
• Any project idea you are working on or have been wanting to try (or just show up and see what emerges)

This event is in partnership with AI Portland and Portland AI Engineers.

This Hub programming is supported by funding from Business Oregon.

We the Asian founders We the Bi founders We the Black founders We the Catholic founders We the Christian founders We the Disabled founders We the Ex-Incarcerated founders We the Gay founders We the Immigrant founders We the Indigenous founders We the Jewish founders We the Latino founders We the Lesbian founders We the Muslim founders We the Neuro-divergent founders We the Queer founders We the Senior founders We the Trans founders We the Unhoused founders We the Veteran founders We the White founders We the Women founders We the Young founders

We, the Founders of Portland know in our core that through diversity comes strength. We know kindness, consideration and collaboration is true power. We know reading, learning and knowledge is leveling up. We know that truth, trust and honesty is a cornerstone of community. We the Founders of Portland know that equity is the quality of being fair and just, especially in a way that takes account of and seeks to address existing inequalities. So it goes, when you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression. Those that understand the importance of inclusion, kindness, empathy, compassion, openness, transparency, honesty...welcome aboard.

RSVP (free): https://www.meetup.com/startup-your-startup/events/311963842

Are you an aspiring or early-stage entrepreneur exploring the world of AI?

Join us for a free, interactive webinar to learn more about the Oregon AI Accelerator — a new premier program designed to help founders turn their AI ideas into scalable businesses.

During this session, you’ll:

Get a clear overview of the Oregon AI Accelerator — who we are, our mission, and what makes the program unique. oregonaiaccelerator.com

Understand the benefits: mentorship, technical assistance, access to investors, and collaboration with Oregon’s top tech organizations and universities. oregonaiaccelerator.com

Explore the application process: eligibility criteria, timeline, and what we look for in prospective founders.

Ask your questions live: we’ll dedicate time to a Q&A so you can get clarity on whether this accelerator is a good fit for you.

Learn next steps: how to apply, key dates, and how to prepare a strong application.

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Are you an aspiring or early-stage entrepreneur exploring the world of AI?

Join us for a free, interactive webinar to learn more about the Oregon AI Accelerator — a new premier program designed to help founders turn their AI ideas into scalable businesses.

During this session, you’ll:

Get a clear overview of the Oregon AI Accelerator — who we are, our mission, and what makes the program unique. oregonaiaccelerator.com

Understand the benefits: mentorship, technical assistance, access to investors, and collaboration with Oregon’s top tech organizations and universities. oregonaiaccelerator.com

Explore the application process: eligibility criteria, timeline, and what we look for in prospective founders.

Ask your questions live: we’ll dedicate time to a Q&A so you can get clarity on whether this accelerator is a good fit for you.

Learn next steps: how to apply, key dates, and how to prepare a strong application.

OHSU’s inaugural AI Summit, hosted by CBDS, BME and the Knight Cancer Institute, will showcase the institution’s cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence across all missions and disciplines. This event brings together innovators, leaders, and learners from all corners of OHSU to explore current research, resources, real-world applications, and new ideas in AI. Join us on November 21, 2025 in the KCRB Auditorium. This event brings together innovators, leaders, and learners from all corners of OHSU to explore current research, resources, real-world applications, and new ideas in AI.

Highlights of the summit include:

Engaging presentations on developing and applying AI to address critical clinical challenges and unmet needs. Free registration for all attendees. Poster session and lightning talks where trainees and early-career investigators can share their pioneering AI-driven research (abstract submissions are due November 1st). Opportunities to connect over lunch and a closing dinner reception.

A meeting of folks interested in BSD operating systems and related technologies to get together, eat pizza, drink beer, and talk about what interesting things have been going on.

Sip, snack, and slay... LGBTQ+ tech demos with plenty of sparkle ✨

What to expect ✨ 4 fabulous demos from your LGBTQ+ tech community 💻🏳️‍🌈, each 10–15 minutes with Q&A. After that, snacks 🥨, drinks 🍷🥤, and plenty of sparkle. Allies welcome, too 💕.

Schedule ⏰ - 6:00p — Doors and check-in 🚪 - 6:30p — Demos begin (10–15 min each + Q&A) 🎤 - 7:30p — Drinks, snacks, and mingling 🍻 - 9:00p — Close 🌙

Apply to demo 🎬 Got something fierce to show? Tell us what you’re building and why it slays 💅. Email us at [email protected]

Food & drink 🍽️ Beer 🍺, wine 🍷, and non-alcoholic options 🧃. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol 🪪.

Food available at the food cart pod next door!

Photos 📸 Event photos may be taken by OIT staff. If you’d prefer not to appear, let us know when you arrive 🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️.

House rules 📖 - We follow the OIT Code of Conduct: outintech.com/conduct 🌐 - Be kind 💜. Ask before photos 🙋. - If you feel unsafe, find an organizer wearing an OIT shirt 👕.

Get involved 🌈 - Volunteer with OIT PDX:[email protected] - Join the community: outintech.com/join - IG/Twitter: @outintech

Event Agenda:

There will be a main talk between 30 minutes to 1 hour followed by optional lighting talks.

Main Talk by Michelle Bird:

Surviving the Snake Pit: How to Spot Threats, Read the Room, and Keep Your Job

A workplace survival guide for smart people who’ve been burned before. Ever worked somewhere that felt more like politics than teamwork? This talk is for professionals who’ve been punished for being too honest, too capable, or simply too observant. You’ll learn how to recognize dysfunctional power dynamics, decode unspoken cues in meetings, and protect your reputation without losing your integrity.

Through humor, real-world examples, and “Snake Pit Bingo,” you’ll walk away with practical tools to read the room like a strategist, speak up without self-sabotage, and thrive even in ego-driven environments. Because you’re not paranoid — you’re perceptive.

Lightning Talks:

Lightning talks are talks up to 5 minutes in length on any topic that might interest other Python people. See PyCon’s Lightning Talks description for more details.

What if you didn’t need to move to SF to be a builder? What if the same energy that fuels the frontier could happen right here in Portland?

​That’s the idea behind Open Build — a hands-on event where AI-native developers, indie hackers, and curious tinkerers come together to experiment, create, and connect using Windsurf, the AI-powered coding environment that’s redefining how builders work.

​Join us for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and good vibes — plus free Windsurf credits, exclusive swag, and direct time with the Windsurf team.

Breaking Into the Education Market: How to Sell Your Product in EdTech

Thinking about launching or scaling a product for the education sector? Whether your innovation is designed for K–12 classrooms, higher ed, district administrators, workforce training, or lifelong learners, the education market comes with unique challenges—and enormous opportunity.

This session focuses on how early-stage founders can move from idea to traction by understanding how education markets actually buy, and how to turn early wins into sustainable growth. Hear from experienced founders and industry experts who have successfully navigated the edtech landscape and lived to tell the tale.

The panel will discuss:

Key differences across K–12, higher ed, and consumer learning

How to get your product in front of educators, decision-makers, and influencers

What to expect from the sales cycle

The importance of proving outcomes.

Opportunities in adult learning, professional development, corporate upskilling, and lifelong learning

Whether you’re at the idea stage or preparing to scale, you’ll walk away with practical insights, realistic expectations, and strategies to build credibility and adoption in one of the most rewarding (and complex) markets.

Panelists include

Justin Wolske (Moderator) | Chief Product Officer, Yellowbrick

Pamela Judge| EdTech Demand Generation and RevOps leader

John Moore | Global Edtech Executive & Experienced Founder

Shannon Schrecengost | Principal Consultant, Serendipity Lane

Scott Wallace K-12 EdTech Sales Leader

Agenda

5:00-5:15p: Networking

5:15 - 6:15p: Panel & Q&A

6:15-6:45p: Founder Pitches (3 startups pitch their sales strategies and get live feedback)

6:45-7:00pp: Event Wrap & Next Steps

Cost: FREE (snacks and light refreshments provided)

ABOUT LRN|PDX

LRN|PDX is a new initiative designed to serve education-focused ventures across the Portland and Oregon entrepreneurship ecosystems. Sponsored by Airy Disc Learning and the Metro Region Innovation Hub, LRN|PDX provides programming, networking opportunity, and expertise to help entrepreneurs solve the most pressing problems across the education landscape.

Got questions…? I've got answers. Probably. Or maybe an "I don't know. But let's find out." Either way, I'll be holding a live AMA session to help you navigate the startup world, prepare for 2026, or simply get some insights on Portland, Oregon.

Want a reminder…? https://luma.com/c35megt3

Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0).

Join us for an exciting evening of rapid-fire inspiration with Rose City Techies at the most beautiful co-working space in all of Portland, Kiln. At Tech Sparks, local innovators, developers, designers, founders, and creators will each have 10–15 minutes to share their tech-related stories, ideas, experiments, and insights.

Whether you’re a tech worker, startup founder, product designer, engineer, or simply curious about Portland’s tech scene, this event is for you!

🌟 Want to be one of our speakers? We want to hear your ideas! This is your chance to take the stage and share something you’re passionate about — anything tech, from a side project you’ve been tinkering with, to lessons learned scaling a startup, to bold predictions about the future of tech.

Submit your talk idea here → Tech Sparks Speaker Form Submission deadline is October 31st 11:59pm 👻 Speakers will be contacted via email on November 5th

🎤 What to Expect Our lineup of speakers will cover a wide range of techie topics. Whether you’re there to speak or just to listen, you’ll leave with new insights, fresh inspiration, and new connections.

📅 Schedule 5:30 PM — Check-in, networking, grab a seat 6:00 PM — Lightning talks begin 7:30 PM — Audience Q&A + discussion 8:00 PM — Feel free to move the discussion to one of many nearby bars

📍 Location Kiln — 1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214 *We’ll be in the Theater room

🥤 Food & Drinks The event will not be catered, but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks. The Hawthorne Asylum food trucks are right across the street if you’d like to grab something to bring from there.

This month we will have in depth technical presentations from AI builders looking for feedback and diverse perspectives our amazing community can always be counted on for.

Schedule:

5:00 - 5:30: Snacks and networking 5:30 - 6:30: Presentations 6:30 - 7:00: Wrap up and networking

Presenters

Sam Keen

Description The fundamentals of memory in agentic systems. In this presentation, Sam will start with defining the problem memory solves for LLM based agentic systems. We will then look behind the curtain to examine an example of implementing memory in a pragmatic manner. From there we will discover how this enhances the system overall and see how an LLM, with few guardrails, leverages this new capability.

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Presenter 2 (This could be you!)

Description: We have an additional slot available, reach out to [email protected] if you are interested.

Get involved:

Present your work at a future event: Email us at [email protected] to discuss sharing your project or insights Provide feedback: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions Sponsor an event: Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities For more information and to join our community, visit portlandai.engineer

Thank you to our amazing sponsors

Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE) Silicon Florist AlteredCraft O'Reilly Instrument

This is an Umbraco community event for technologists and business folks exploring how openness is a growth strategy.

We'll be joined by Mats Persson, the CEO of Umbraco, one of the world’s most trusted open-source platforms for content management, for a conversation about how openness isn’t just a technical choice but a strategy for innovation and growth.

There will be some great discussions about how open and extensible platforms give a competitive edge, how collaborative communities drive innovation, and how designing systems for adaptation is a way of future-proofing in the current economic landscape where so much is changing so fast.

There will also be some fun, themed wine pairings at this event, curated by the folks at Pairings Portland.

That PLUG Clinic you like is coming back into style!

The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on November 16th, from 1pm-5pm, at Willamette University's space on the 2nd floor of the Ecotrust Building. If you need help with your Linux computer, or want to offer help, you are welcome!

Volunteer helpers are as desirable as helpees. Helping is fun and rewarding. If you've ever helped out at a PLUG Clinic before, come checkout the space!

Thank you Willamette University, for hosting us!

How safe is the web for all users and where does design cross the line into deception? From misleading prompts to confusing layouts, deceptive patterns can quietly compromise both user trust and accessibility.

Join Todd Libby, a seasoned web developer and accessibility advocate with 25 years of experience, as he examines how deceptive design practices affect digital safety and inclusion. Drawing from his extensive background in accessibility, Todd sheds light on how small design choices can create big barriers for people with disabilities.

In this session, Todd will explore real examples of deceptive design, discuss their ethical and accessibility implications, and offer practical guidance for building safer, more transparent online experiences.

Join us for this live Tech Talk on Friday, November 14 at 1 PM PST | 3 PM CST | 4 PM EST.

Whether you’re a designer, developer, or simply curious about ethical tech, this talk will encourage you to think critically about the balance between persuasion, safety, and accessibility in digital spaces.

Reserve your spot today and be part of the movement toward a more honest and inclusive web.

RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/

The Portland Linux Kernel Meetup for November 2025 will be at...

• Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
• Time: 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM US/Pacific
• Location: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, Oregon 97209 US

Come enjoy a beverage and chat with other people who are interested in the Linux kernel. All experience levels are welcome. This is a friendly and casual meetup.

Look for a table with the plush Tux penguin.

In today’s competitive market, having skills and experience isn’t enough. Whether you’re searching for your next role or looking to advance where you are, you need to clearly articulate what makes you different and valuable.

In this talk, you’ll learn how to identify your unique professional patterns, position yourself strategically in your market, and communicate your value in ways that make you the obvious choice - not just a qualified candidate. Drawing on work with professionals from entry-level to C-suite, this session will show you how to move from being overlooked to being unmissable.

Get ready for a full day of insights, innovation, and connection at Portland SIMposium 2025! Join CIOs, CISOs, and technology executives from across the Pacific Northwest for an immersive day of learning, leadership, and networking — including the 2025 Oregon CIO & CISO Awards Celebration.

📍 Hilton Portland Downtown 📅 Thursday, November 13 | 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM

What to Expect Mainstage & Keynotes

The New Frontlines: What’s Next for Cyber Defense Presented by Palo Alto Networks — Strategies to stay ahead of AI-powered threats.

Charting a Path Forward for Oregon’s Tech Sector: Economic, AI, and Workforce Trends Featuring leaders from Nike, Business Oregon, TAO, and ChEmpower — shaping the future of Oregon’s innovation economy.

Breakout Sessions

Leading Forward: The CIO Playbook for the Next Era Redefining the modern CIO’s skillset for 2030.

The Power of Connection: Leadership & Influence Exploring how authentic relationships accelerate success.

The GenAI Shift — From Experiments to Enterprise Impact Real-world success stories of scaling Generative AI responsibly.

Trust by Design: The New Playbook for AI Governance Building trust as the foundation for innovation.

Sponsored Learning & Panels Hear from leading innovators including BPM, Tanium, Dualboot Partners, SailPoint, Horizon3.ai, and Radware, sharing insights on security, AI transformation, and operational excellence.

Networking Reception & Awards Presentation Cap off the day by celebrating Oregon’s technology leaders at our CIO and CISO of the Year Awards, followed by food, drinks, and great conversation.

Doors open at 5:15pm. We start at 5:30pm

​About this workshop

The foundation of a successful startup is a good idea, but most founders struggle to characterize the strength of their startup idea. As a result, many founders invest their time, money and effort only to build something nobody cares about. If only founders could get a specific, actionable signal sooner.

To overcome this challenge, Nascent methodology enables founders to evaluate data from discovery interviews and quantify a startup idea in dollars ($). Ultimately, founders are able to decide within seconds whether to stop the project or continue iterating.

​This workshop is ideal for founders of startups with no customers (i.e., idea-stage startups). You'll walk through a case study of a founder who applied Nascent methodology to their startup idea. If you find the methodology compelling, then you can join our January cohort and apply it to your own startup idea.

​In this workshop, we'll use a case study to teach you to:

• ​Identify People in Pain — potential customers who are actively struggling with a problem

• ​Quantify the Pain in Dollars ($) — to assess how much value you could create by solving the problem

• ​Avoid wasting time on ideas that are unlikely to be successful

• ​Make decisions with minimal data (i.e., despite having few or no customers)

People doing strange things with electricity! Along with the usual freewheeling chaos, the quick talks continue this month with Daniel Temkin, author of the new book "Forty-four Esolangs: The Art of Esoteric Code":

"Software art is widely accepted, but can programming languages themselves be art? The new book Forty-Four Esolangs makes this argument, collecting work by a single artist who poses code as prayer to the Greek gods, patterns of empty folders, or typed in tandem by two programmers, the rhythm and synchrony of their typing determining commands. Temkin will share projects from the book in the context of thirty plus years of esolangs, showing the poetic possibilities of this medium.”

DorkbotPDX is a relaxed, informal show-and-tell for electronic artists, circuit designers, microcontroller programmers, retro computing enthusiasts, video game designers, digital archaeologists, and mod synth gearheads in Portland, Oregon.

Bring your electronic wonders, monsters, and works-in-progress for others to see, or come see what others have been working on! Whether it's code or circuits, electronic creativity of all sorts is welcome here.

Table space with power will be available for project show-and-tell; we'll have a table for drinks and snacks, feel free to contribute to the communal cache/BYOB. The Free cart is back, take or leave some components (don’t leave TOO much, if you have big stuff, maybe check the Discord/mailing list to see if anyone is interested in taking it first!)

Info and links to our Discord and other social channels are at https://dorkbotpdx.org

Landing your first role after a coding bootcamp can be challenging, especially in today’s competitive job market. So how can you stand out from the crowd and showcase your value as a new developer?

In this session, you’ll explore practical ways to differentiate yourself through intentional networking, consistency, and authentic personal branding. Learn how to build visibility, make genuine connections, and confidently navigate your next career steps.

This talk will be led by Brooke Sweedar, a software engineer and content creator who also graduated from a coding bootcamp and now makes a strong impact in the tech industry. With this, she will share relatable insights and strategies that helped her grow from student to successful engineer.

Join us on Friday, November 7 at 1 PM PST | 3 PM CST | 4 PM EST for this motivational Tech Talk that will help you take charge of your tech journey and stand out with confidence.

Reserve your spot today and start shaping your breakthrough moment!

*Startup Cafe is on the West Side in Beaverton. FREE PARKING!

Welcome to the November edition of the Startup Cafe with the OSC and Metro HUB.

This in-person event is an opportunity to connect with the startup community of founders, investors, and our network of resources.

Please see the agenda below for the event:

9:00am - 9:30am - Startup Cafe Networking

9:30am -10:30am - Session 1: Getting Ready to Raise? Cap Table Best Practices to Grow your Startup

11:00am -12pm - Session 2: Nonprofit and For-profit Collaborations: The need for a new business model and structure

Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of the vibrant startup community with the Metro HUB and the Oregon Startup Center in Beaverton, Oregon!

Please register for this event in the link. Thank you.

This Hub programming is supported by funding from Business Oregon.

Summary:

OpenTelemetry is a collection of open standards and industry-tested components that facilitates observation of software systems. Let's dissect this vague jargon and discuss what that actually means for Linux practitioners and how it can be used to understand software interactions and performance.

Bio:

Jason Plumb (he/him) is a software engineer, hacker generalist, experimenter, and artist from Portland, Oregon. He's a dork who first installed Slackware about 29 years ago, and hi has used a Linux desktop for all of this century. He is a maintainer of OpenTelemetry Android and an approver in several OpenTelemetry Java projects. When away from a desk, Jason helps install free payphones, builds synthesizers, obsesses over cult films, and rides steel-frame bicycles.