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Friday
Apr 8, 2022
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Navigating APIs in Web Development with David Fryling – David Fryling graduated from The Tech Academy a year ago, and has since embarked on a very exciting and rewarding career as a full stack web developer. One part of his job he has really come to enjoy is integrating software with web APIs. Any modern web developer needs to understand web APIs and how to work with them, whether it is to connect parts of a single web application or to connect one application to another. Join David as he covers the basics of web APIs and demonstrates the use of one of the best tools for testing them: Postman. David's talk will entail: -a quick review of HTTP and its relation to APIs -a discussion of RESTful APIs and GraphQL -demonstrating Postman's use with consuming a few public websites -demonstrating come cool features in Postman, such as automatic variable assignment for successive calls. Join us Friday April 8th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our Youtube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this opportunity to learn about all the different ways you can integrate APIs with different tools |
Friday
Nov 17, 2023
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Web Development Using Python and Django with Mark Domeracki – Mark Domeracki will be joining us for this week's Tech Talk about web development with Python and Django. Mark graduated from The Tech Academy in 2019 from the C# and .NET Boot Camp. Mark has since gone on to work for multiple companies as a Software Engineer. Join us Friday, November 17th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET). 🌟Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. |
Friday
Dec 1, 2023
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What You Should Expect in Technical Interviews with Scott Katzelnick – Tech Academy Graduate, Scott Katzelnick, will be joining this week's Tech Talk to discuss what you can expect during a technical interview! Scott graduated from The Tech Academy's Software Developer Boot Camp in 2020. Since then, Scott has gone on to have an amazing career in tech, including his current position with Amazon as a Front-End Engineer. Technical interviews can be an important part of the application process in the tech industry. They offer a fantastic opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their expertise in a given area. Scott will share useful information from his own experiences on what you can expect before your next technical interview. Join us Friday, December 1st at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) via Zoom for this live stream! |
Friday
Jun 3, 2022
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Choosing the Best Career Option for You in Software Development with Jeffery Luxmore – 310 SW 4th Ave Portland, OR Are you struggling with deciding which tech career route is best for you? Tech Academy graduate, Jeffery Luxmore, will be joining us on Friday June 3rd to give advice on determining which software development route will best fit your style and will ultimately lead you to success and overall job satisfaction. Jeffery has experience working in all three routes - freelance, working corporate, and he currently successfully runs a start-up. Jeffery is currently working as a senior software developer at YPrime. Join us at Tech Academy's Portland campus on June 3rd for our first live Tech Talk post COVID19! If you can't make it in-person, you can join this event through this Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/vad-wsca-ggn 12:40pm Doors open 12:45pm Pizza and Refreshments 1:00pm Tech Talk startsWe do not have any parking spaces, so make sure you don't forget to pay the meter! |
Friday
May 3, 2013
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COPIOUSLabs TechTalk: MongoDB – COPIOUS COPIOUS is a user-centered digital experience agency. We build digital products with the user at heart and technology in our bones. We recently moved to a new office and now have a large space to host our TechTalks. About TechTalks: COPIOUSLabs TechTalks series meets every other Friday at 1pm at the COPIOUS offices. Our talks span artificial intelligence, new programming languages and techniques, computational linguistics, geographic data processing, systems and software architecture, augmented reality, network security, and more as proposed to the Copious engineering team. About this talk: Speaker: Andrew Gauger, Systems Engineer, Rejuvenation MongoDB allows for abstracted data storage, so Andrew will talk about implementations of this flexible data design pattern. State machine and its ability to extend a document asynchronously gets highlighted. We will talk about data abstraction, and how to abstract structured data into a schema-less logger to perform validation. In this TechTalk, Andrew will aim to describe clustering and replication as well as referencing and embedding in a simple language. The samples come fast but keep to explaining a simple topic. The talk diverges about how distributed database technology can be brought to firmware, how massive quantity small computing instances best leverage this technology, and what frameworks exist to leverage MongoDB on an upcoming project. All are welcome to attend. If you have a talk that you'd like to suggest presenting, please email it to [email protected] along with a brief outline of what you'd like to cover. |
Friday
May 17, 2013
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COPIOUSLabs TechTalk: CoreData: It's Not That Bad – COPIOUS COPIOUS is a user-centered digital experience agency. We build digital products with the user at heart and technology in our bones. We recently moved to a new office and now have a large space to host our TechTalks. About TechTalks: COPIOUSLabs TechTalks series meets every other Friday at 1pm at the COPIOUS offices. Our talks span artificial intelligence, new programming languages and techniques, computational linguistics, geographic data processing, systems and software architecture, augmented reality, network security, and more as proposed to the Copious engineering team. About this talk: Speaker: Joseph Jaramillo Every app needs to store data, and developers have lots of options for doing so. Perhaps you're saving JSON or XML to disk. Maybe you're even using custom serialization. What happens when you need to query this data? What about when you have so much data to display that you can't keep it all in memory? The answer is CoreData. In this COPIOUS Tech Talk, Joseph Jaramillo will introduce you to CoreData, the Apple database technology included with iOS and Mac OS X. You'll learn how to use an API to fetch data from a web service, store it in a CoreData database, and query it later. This is a hands on talk and there will be code involved! You are encouraged to bring a Mac loaded with Xcode to follow along. All are welcome to attend. If you have a talk that you'd like to suggest presenting, please email it to [email protected] along with a brief outline of what you'd like to cover. |
Friday
Jul 12, 2013
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COPIOUSLabs TechTalk: Intro to HBase, a NoSQL Database for Big Data – COPIOUS COPIOUS is a user-centered digital experience agency. We build digital products with the user at heart and technology in our bones. We recently moved to a new office and now have a large space to host our TechTalks. About TechTalks: COPIOUSLabs TechTalks series meets every other Friday at 1pm at the COPIOUS offices. Our talks span artificial intelligence, new programming languages and techniques, computational linguistics, geographic data processing, systems and software architecture, augmented reality, network security, and more as proposed to the Copious engineering team. About this talk: Speaker: John Jessee, Senior Software Engineer The COPIOUS engineering team dives into architecture, use, and benefits of HBase for storage of big data as part of its Tech Talk series on Seven Languages in Seven Weeks by Eric Redmond and Jim R. Wilson. All are welcome to attend. If you have a talk that you'd like to suggest presenting, please email it to [email protected] along with a brief outline of what you'd like to cover. |
Friday
Aug 2, 2013
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COPIOUSLabs TechTalk: Redis — "Optimized for joy" – COPIOUS COPIOUS is a user-centered digital experience agency. We build digital products with the user at heart and technology in our bones. We recently moved to a new office and now have a large space to host our TechTalks. About TechTalks: COPIOUSLabs TechTalks series meets every other Friday at 1pm at the COPIOUS offices. Our talks span artificial intelligence, new programming languages and techniques, computational linguistics, geographic data processing, systems and software architecture, augmented reality, network security, and more as proposed to the Copious engineering team. About this talk: Speaker: Aaron Edmonds, Software Engineer Not many pieces of software can claim a 7 point manifesto, let alone deliver on all points, but the Remote Dictionary Service (Redis) stands as an outstanding example of code written with conviction. With just over 4 years since its initial release, many of the biggest sites online are leveraging Redis because of it's speed and simplicity. In this tech talk, we'll walk through the basic commands and various data types of Redis and also see how companies like Instagram, Craigslist, and Github are using it in their core architecture. Bring your unix based laptop to follow along. |
Friday
Aug 23, 2013
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COPIOUSLabs TechTalk: Datomic: Time in the Database; Data in the Application – COPIOUS COPIOUS is a user-centered digital experience agency. We build digital products with the user at heart and technology in our bones. We recently moved to a new office and now have a large space to host our TechTalks. About TechTalks: COPIOUSLabs TechTalks series meets every other Friday at 1pm at the COPIOUS offices. Our talks span artificial intelligence, new programming languages and techniques, computational linguistics, geographic data processing, systems and software architecture, augmented reality, network security, and more as proposed to the Copious engineering team. About this talk: Speaker: Ben Kaplin, Systems & Automation Engineer Datomic leverages distributed storage systems, functional programming and a radical change in information-system architecture to achieve screaming fast write throughput and elastically scalable reads, all while hewing to the Clojure mantra of simplicity in design and engineering. In the grand finale to our Databases series, Ben will present on the Datomic architecture; the Datalog query language and wax philosophical about the value of programming models that match our mental models. Join us and learn how to bring time as a first-class concept into your data store. All are welcome to attend. If you have a talk that you'd like to suggest presenting, please email it to [email protected] along with a brief outline of what you'd like to cover. |
Friday
Oct 18, 2013
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COPIOUSLabs TechTalk: Scaling Magento – COPIOUS COPIOUS is a user-centered digital experience agency. We build digital products with the user at heart and technology in our bones. About TechTalks: COPIOUSLabs TechTalks series meets every other Friday at 1pm at the Copious office. Our talks span artificial intelligence, new programming languages and techniques, computational linguistics, geographic data processing, systems and software architecture, augmented reality, network security, and more as proposed to our engineering team. About this talk: Speakers: Reid Parham, Lead Systems Engineer Aaron Edmonds, Software Engineer Kyle Terry, Senior Systems and Software Engineer How would you build the world’s largest, fastest, most complex Magento ecommerce store? Join three COPIOUS engineers as they share their approaches to this problem. This one-hour presentation will include the best practices, code samples, and system configurations necessary to scale Magento up to 100,000 daily orders with a catalog of 100,000 products. All are welcome to attend. If you have a talk that you'd like to suggest presenting, please email it to [email protected] along with a brief outline of what you'd like to cover. |
Friday
Nov 1, 2013
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COPIOUSLabs TechTalk: Build your own Ruby-powered Arcade Machine! – COPIOUS COPIOUS is a user-centered digital experience agency. We build digital products with the user at heart and technology in our bones. About TechTalks: COPIOUSLabs TechTalks series meets every other Friday at 1pm at the Copious office. Our talks span artificial intelligence, new programming languages and techniques, computational linguistics, geographic data processing, systems and software architecture, augmented reality, network security, and more as proposed to our engineering team. About this talk: Speaker: Andrew Havens, Senior Software Engineer Have you ever wished you could re-live the fun you had as a kid playing arcade games? Have you ever wanted to learn 2D game programming with Ruby? Now is the time! The hardware is cheap. The libraries are easy to learn. This talk will cover some basic game programming techniques using Ruby, address some challenges you may run into, and cover the hardware and software you need in order to build and run your own Ruby-powered arcade machine. All are welcome to attend. If you have a talk that you'd like to suggest presenting, please email it to [email protected] along with a brief outline of what you'd like to cover. |
Friday
Dec 14, 2018
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Tech Talk: Teaching Haskell in the Real World – Galois Inc. Abstract: Teaching programming is a hard job. Teaching Haskell is a way harder given its inherent complexity and expectations students have. Nevertheless, there are many approaches to do that. In this talk, I would like to outline the practices that I use and those that I don’t find fruitful. There are quite a few books that can be used for teaching, and I will try to categorize them in terms of their ability to educate a professional Haskell developer. Haskell is a big language, so what should be taught is another crucial question. Should it be a course on functional programming in general or Haskell specifics are fine to teach? For example, there is no clear answer on whether you should attempt teaching something like lenses or stream I/O given limited time. How to teach students about monads? Well, everyone knows the right answer, I will describe my approach. I will also talk about ways to motivate students and to make them learn Haskell by themselves. Speaker: Vitaly Bragilevsky, Senior Lecturer at Southern Federal University Bio: Vitaly Bragilevsky serves as both the Haskell 2020 Language Committee and the GHC Steering Committee member. He works as a Senior Lecturer at the Southern Federal University in Rostov-on-Don, Russia where he teaches undergraduate students functional programming and theory of computations. He is the author of ‘Haskell in Depth’ (Manning Publications, available via Manning’s early access program). Recording: The presentation will be live streamed on our YouTube channel. |
Tuesday
Dec 18, 2018
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Tech Talk: Runtime Monitors for Hybrid Mobile Apps and Other Stories – Galois Inc. Abstract: The formidable growth of the cyber-threat landscape today is accompanied by an imperative need for providing high-assurance software solutions. In the last decade, binary hardening via In-lined Reference Monitoring (IRMs) has been firmly established as a powerful and versatile technology, providing superior security enforcement for many platforms. IRM frameworks rewrite untrusted binary code, inserting runtime checks to produce safe, self-monitoring code; IRMs are equipped with the ability to enforce a rich set of history-based policies, without requiring access to source code. In this talk, we present HybridGuard, an IRM framework for hybrid mobile apps. Hybrid mobile frameworks, such as React Native, Ionic, PhoneGap etc., are rapidly becoming the mainstay technology for developing mobile apps. Here, the developer need only write web code, and the framework automatically ports to popular mobile platforms such as Android, iOS etc. While slick, quick, and cost-effective, the exposure of sensitive mobile device resources to web content dramatically increases the attack surface, rendering the apps vulnerable to a slew of dangerous attacks such as code-injection, fracking, cross-site scripting, tapjacking, amongst others. HybridGuard allows developers fine-grained access control and rich policy enforcement over hybrid mobile apps, protecting against the dangerous vulnerabilities that web code inclusion brings. We will discuss the research challenges and successes on adapting the IRM technology to secure this complex, cross-platform mobile space, and probe into its natural extension into the world of Internet-of-Things. Bio: Dr. Meera Sridhar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Software and Information Systems at UNC Charlotte. Her research interests span language-based and systems security, formal methods, and their application to web, mobile and Internet-of-Things security. Her research is currently supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Sridhar is a member of ACM, ACM-W and WiCyS. Dr. Sridhar received her Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002, graduating with University and College Honors. She received her Master’s in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University in 2004, and her Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2014. Dr. Sridhar is an International Baccalaureate Diploma holder from the International School Manila, Philippines. |
Monday
Dec 11, 2017
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Girls Inc & New Relic Present a Fireside Chat with Young Women In Tech – New Relic Join Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest and New Relic for a fireside chat with 3 young women from the greater Portland area who participate in the Girls Inc.'s Eureka! program. We will hear about their experiences in tech, what inspired them to explore STEM as a future career and how the Girls Inc. programming is helping them to be strong, smart and bold. Attendees will also learn about how you can dedicate time as a Girls Guide for groups in the Pacific Northwest! Eureka! is a 5-year program inspiring young women throughout the Pacific Northwest to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Click here for more information about the Eureka! program Event Overview:
Doors open at 5:30pm for a 30 minute happy hour and networking event and program will start promptly at 6pm. |
Friday
Feb 19, 2021
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Friday Tech Talk at The Tech Academy: Jeff Luxmore - From Noob to Now – Online via Google Meet Ever feel like a noob in the technology industry? You are not alone. Join us as Jeff Luxmore shares his journey from noob to Senior Software Engineer at Allwest Auto Remarketing and Owner of his own consulting firm, Left Coast Code. Come join us for networking, learning, and engagement! Learn more about The Tech Academy at www.LearnCodingAnywhere.com |
Friday
Feb 12, 2021
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Friday Tech Talk at The Tech Academy: Spencer Verada - Talking about SEO – The Tech Academy Join us on Friday 2/12 for this week's Tech Talk at The Tech Academy. This week Spencer Verada will be sharing essential tips and tricks to get your website listed at the top of the internet's most popular search engines. The world of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is constantly shifting and changing, so join us this Friday on Google Meet (meet.google.com/erw-giij-ktv) to learn from an expert! |
Friday
Mar 12, 2021
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Creating Your Own Seat at the Table: Tech Talk with CIO Nancy Markle – The Tech Academy Come celebrate women in tech with the woman who has done it all! She has held the position of Chief Information Officer, Project Manager, and Consultant for several Fortune 500 companies including IBM and AT&T. At a time when women were a rare sight in any boardroom, Nancy shares how she broke the mold and created a space for herself at that table. Join us for conversation, networking and inspiration this Friday, March 12th at 1pm Pacific. Register on MeetUp to attend! |
Friday
Apr 2, 2021
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Tech Talk: Job Placement Q&A with Forest and Kenzie – The Tech Academy Job Placement Q&A with Forest and Kenzie! Currently on the hunt for a job? We will be discussing any and all aspects of getting that first Tech Job. Whether its updating your resume or nailing the phone interview, we are here to help! Already working in Tech? Bring your experience and advice to share with our students and graduates who are trying to land that first job. Join us Friday, April 2nd for networking, conversation and fun! |
Friday
Apr 9, 2021
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Tech Talk w/ Dr. Brent Wilson: Digital Tampering - Changing Minds by Changing Information – The Tech Academy Dr. Brent Wilson joins us this week to discuss another cybersecurity topic: Digital Tampering. In an emerging world of deep fakes and fraudulent news sites, its more important than ever to understand how information can be manipulated using digital means. Dr. Wilson has an incredible knack for presenting these complex cybersecurity topics in a way that anyone can understand. Join us for this talk and learn how to better protect yourself in this brave new digital landscape! Meet us virtually on Friday, April 9th at 1pm Pacific for networking, education, and fun! |
Friday
Apr 16, 2021
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Virtual Tech Talk: Presenting your Best Self - Interview and Resume Tips from Josh Matthews – The Tech Academy Trying to get into Tech? Refresh your resume and gain insight on interviewing at this week's Tech Talk with recruiter Josh Matthews at The Tech Academy! Josh is the president of Endeavor Staffing and TheSalesforceRecruiter.com, and has 20 years of experience in recruitment and staffing, including interviewing over 7,000 candidates. Learn how to put your best self forward and stand out amongst other candidates in the field. Join us this Friday at 1pm Pacific time for networking, conversation and fun! Register on MeetUp to attend: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277240072/ |
Friday
Apr 23, 2021
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A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist and How to Get There - Tech Talk with Kent Gray – The Tech Academy Tech Academy graduate Kent Gray joins us to share his journey from boot camp student to data scientist in this week's Tech Talk. Kent works as a service Data Scientist at Kubota Tractor Corporation, and has several years experience as an analyst since graduating from The Tech Academy in 2016. Come learn what a day in the life of a data scientist is like and get advice on how to break into the industry! Meet with us virtually on April 23rd at 1pm Pacific time for some networking and fun! Register on MeetUp to attend: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277240087/ |
Friday
Apr 30, 2021
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Virtual Tech Talk: Get Noticed on LinkedIn with Max Crismon – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Max Crismon for our Friday Tech Talk! Max wears a lot of hats. He's a veteran, mentor, motivational speaker, and a recruiter who knows how to get people into technology careers. This week he also wears the hat of Tech Talk speaker to share with us everything he has learned in his years helping people get into Tech! We are going to be focusing on LinkedIn profiles, but feel free to bring any job placement questions or concerns. Join us on Friday, April 30th at 1pm Pacific time, and let's Talk Tech! |
Friday
May 14, 2021
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Tech Talk with Derek Meyer: Starting From Scratch - Surviving Your First Tech Job – The Tech Academy So you landed your first tech job, now what? Our Tech Talks often center around advice for getting into the industry, but this week we are shifting our focus to learn more about advocating for yourself once you're there. This week we are joined by Derek Meyer, who will be sharing his advice for surviving your first tech job. Topics covered will include:
Before getting into the tech industry, Derek's resume was almost exclusively sales experience. In 2018 he applied for a Junior SQL Developer position at a large energy company. To his surprise, he landed an interview without formal training or experience. With 3 weeks to prepare for his interview, he completed The Tech Academy's program through the Database course and got the job! Now he joins us to share his experience and advice for surviving and thriving in your new career. Join us virtually on May 7th at 1pm Pacific for networking, conversation and fun! |
Friday
May 21, 2021
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How To Stand Out: A Guide On Future Success with Scott Katzelnick – The Tech Academy Featured Speaker: Scott Katzelnick Scott is a Full-Stack Software Developer at Braille Skateboarding. Braille Skateboarding is a Skateboarding media company with over 5 Million followers across its social platforms. They are the largest skateboarding YouTube channel in the world and their tutorials have taught millions how to skateboard. Scott is a graduate of The Tech Academy Software Developer Bootcamp. He's joining us to share the actions he took to stand out amongst the crowd. Hear about his journey from no experience, through coding bootcamp and job search, and what things are like now as a Full-Stack Software Developer at a great company. And specifically, find out what Scott did to stand out and create future success! Register here to join us live, or watch the replay on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
May 28, 2021
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Understanding Taxes and Changes from the CARES Act - Tech Talk with Devin Weber – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Devin Weber to discuss everyone's favorite topic... TAXES! Taxes can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you're an independent contractor, and a lot has changed with Covid-19 and the CARES Act. That's why we invited Devin to help us demystify taxes and make the most of our hard earned money at this week's Tech Talk. Devin Weber is an enrolled agent with the IRS and an Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant. She has been doing taxes for 8 years with a focus on small business and self employed individuals. Her focus is educating her clients on how to minimize their tax liability properly within the IRS guidelines which can be confusing and difficult to decipher. In addition to doing taxes she is the CEO of Braille Skateboarding and has spoken at VidCon several years in a row about taxes for self employed YouTube creators. RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277431164/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150968788711 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 4, 2021
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Tech Interview Office Hours - Tech Talk with Chris Ling – The Tech Academy Chris Ling joins us this week to discuss Tech Interviews! Technical Interviews are an essential aspect to finding a tech job and they can be challenging and intimidating. That's why we invited Chris to share his experience on how to nail your Tech Interviews. Since graduating from The Tech Academy in 2017, Chris has worked as a Software Engineer at Vacasa, and a Data Engineer at Flux and now Facebook. In his time in the industry he noticed that Tech Interviews tend to fall into 6 basic categories. In this Tech Talk, Chris will break down the different types of Tech Interviews and how to prepare for them, so you can walk into your next interview with confidence! RSVP to join us live on June 4th at 1pm Pacific time for networking and conversation! Register on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535098/ Register on Eventbrite: Can't make it? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 11, 2021
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Maintaining Mental Health on the Job Hunt - Tech Talk with Linda Jean-Philippe – The Tech Academy The first Tech job is the hardest to land, and the process can be disheartening at times. That's why we invited Linda Jean-Philippe to come discuss how to maintain your mental health while on the job hunt. We will learn how to deal with being nervous, redeeming yourself after every rejection, and controlling what you can during the process. Linda came to The Tech Academy from a non-technical background working in finance and healthcare. She graduated from the Python Developer Boot Camp in 2020 and works as a software engineer for CapGemini in Atlanta, GA. Let's all take a mental health break and gain some insight on getting through the job search from someone who's been there. Join us on June 11th at 1pm Pacific time for networking, conversation and fun! Register on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535103/ Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969001347 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 18, 2021
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Networking and Communication: Tech Talk with Recruiter Michael McCormack – The Tech Academy Michael McCormack is an experienced tech recruiter with Edgelink Staffing Firm, who has placed over 150 people in tech careers in the last four years. He will join us to share his insider tips on two essential aspects of the job search: networking and communication. Bring your job placement placement questions and join us on June 18th at 1pm Pacific time for some great advice and an opportunity to network! Use the google meet link provided to join us live at 1pm Pacific time. Need a reminder? RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969097635 RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535110/ Can't join us live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jun 25, 2021
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The Importance of Side Projects and Networking: Tech Talk with Lindsay Wardell – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Tech Academy graduate Lindsay Wardell to discuss side projects and networking! Lindsay will be sharing how she has grown her development knowledge through the creation of an ongoing, engaging side project, and also how she has leveraged podcasts and blogs to stay connected to the greater tech community. Lindsay is a software engineer at This Dot Labs, and a host on the podcast Views on Vue. She graduated from the Tech Academy in 2018, and has since worked at three different companies as a developer. She loves learning about new languages and tools, and sharing that knowledge with the community. Join us on June 25th at 1pm Pacific time and learn about the journey from boot camp to tech career from someone who has been there! RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277535118/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-importance-of-side-projects-and-networking-with-lindsay-wardell-tickets-150969193923 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding/ |
Friday
Jul 2, 2021
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Acing Your Applications: Tech Talk with Aimee Bateman, Founder & CEO of CareerCake.com – The Tech Academy NOTE: This talk is being held one hour earlier than usual to accommodate our speaker from across the pond! We are so excited to have Amy Bateman, Founder & CEO of CareerCake.com, delivering our Tech Talk this week! As a speaker, mentor, and incredible content creator, Aimee has been helping people make the most of their careers for over 20 years. Aimee's talk will cover: -- How to become a confident job applicant by staying motivated and remembering your worth. -- What NOT to do during the application and recruitment process. -- What kinds of secret signs and messages hiring managers look out for. -- How to prepare for job applications that are assessed by AI tools. -- Any job placement questions you bring with you! Check out some of Aimee's awesome content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdn3FiLBpjdpDnf-ggbudg We are hosting this virtual event on July 2nd, 2021 at 12p PT, 1p MT, 2p CT, 3p ET in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277589399/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acing-your-applications-tech-talk-with-aimee-bateman-tickets-150969316289 We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Jul 9, 2021
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You Are Someone's Ideal Employee: Tech Talk with Jeffrey Padgett – The Tech Academy Many boot camp graduates feel underqualified compared to other candidates in the job pool, but for many employers, boot camp graduates are ideal employees. That's why we invited Tech Academy Graduate Jeffrey Padgett to discuss how to leverage your boot camp training and experience from past careers to position yourself as an ideal candidate for your new tech career. Learn about the journey from boot camp to tech career from someone who has been there! Bring some questions, bring a friend and join us on July 9th at 1pm Pacific time for some networking and fun! Join our Google Meet Room at start time, OR RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277431153/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969404553 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTechAcademyLearnCoding We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Jul 16, 2021
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Get Your Head in the Cloud: Tech Talk with Chris Thompson – The Tech Academy You have probably heard a lot of talk about "the cloud" lately. You may have even used some cloud based resources. But what is the cloud exactly? Chris Thompson is a machine learning engineer and a certified Google Cloud Architect. Join us as we discuss core cloud concepts and how to integrate them into your tech repertoire! The discussion will revolve around what problems it is solving for companies, how it is changing developer workflows, and why you should start using it as quickly as possible. There will be a live demo as well as a survey of the different certification options available. These certifications can be a great way to help you stand out to prospective employers. Join us virtually on July 16th at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277589406/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150969593117 Can't make it live? We post all of our Tech Talks to YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdMdJ60yQGwK5bevKomusSrbc8nNmsbkw We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Jul 23, 2021
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Tech Talk with Don Anderson: Using Data Analytics to Improve Mission Success in the US Air Force – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by retired Pilot and current Senior Analyst for the US Air Force, Donald Anderson, who will be sharing how the United States Air Force used Data Analytics to improve mission success. He will be sharing how the Air Force:
He will be demonstrating how the skills taught at the Tech Academy are in extremely high demand in the US Air Force, the government, and industry in general. These are career opportunities technical professionals often overlook and can be great opportunities for boot camp graduates! Join us on Friday July 23rd at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion and a great opportunity to network! RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277589409/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://techtalk723.eventbrite.com 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 |
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Jul 30, 2021
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Cryptography w/ Dr. Brent: What is it? How is it used? Why is it important? – The Tech Academy We are excited to have Dr. Brent Wilson back to discuss another Cybersecurity topic! This week we will be discussing Cryptography - the art of writing and solving codes. Codes have been used to protect information since ancient times and is the foundation of modern data encryption. Dr. Brent will be teaching us all about what cryptography is, how it's used, and why we should care. Dr. Brent Wilson is a Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at George Fox University. He has an incredible talent for presenting complex topics in a fun and understandable way. Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! Join us Friday July 30th at 1pm Pacific Time, 2pm Mountain Time (3p CT, 4p ET) in our google meet room RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/277589413/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://techtalk730.eventbrite.com 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 |
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Aug 20, 2021
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Tech Talk: Game Development with Kyle Rhône – The Tech Academy This week we have Kyle Rhône joining us to talk all about game development! Kyle has been creating animations for the Portland entertainment industry for over 20 years, and has worked in game development for the past 12 years. Bring your questions about Game Development including what tools to learn, how to break into the industry, and how games are made. You won't want to miss this opportunity to get connected with some awesome local game developers. Join us on August 20th at 1pm PT, 4p ET in our Google Meet room, or: RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/163263813461 RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/278711776/ Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks |
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Aug 27, 2021
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How My Side Project Helped Me Land My Dream Job: Tech Talk with David Fryling – The Tech Academy This week we invited David Fryling to talk about how his side project helped him land his dream job after graduating from The Tech Academy! David worked on a side project throughout his bootcamp and then put together a full .NET MVC web app in the 10 weeks following graduation. This led to him landing a lucrative remote coding job as his very first job in tech! David is going to share how he tied his side project to his studies in the boot camp, allowing him to update and iterate. Come learn some ideas for how you can apply what you've learned in your boot camp to build a side project that will really impress prospective employers. Join us on August 27th, 2021 at 1pm Pacific Time, 4pm Eastern Time in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/278711801/ RSVP on Eventbrite: https://techtalk827.eventbrite.com Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks |
Friday
Sep 17, 2021
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Yes, You Are Good Enough! Imposter Syndrome Tech Talk with Dan Linn – The Tech Academy Yes! You are good enough! Are you doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud? Join this week's Tech Talk, with Dan Linn, to learn all about imposter syndrome and tips on how to overcome it! Dan Linn is the President of Hello World Devs. Hello World helps companies create application solutions with their own internal teams, or as supplemental or permanent workers on outside projects. Join us on August 6th at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET for this great opportunity to learn and network! RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TTM917 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TTE917 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Sep 24, 2021
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From Bootcamp to Lead: Lessons from a Journey in Tech with Joe Karasek – The Tech Academy Need help navigating the world of tech!? This week we have Joe Karasek joining us to discuss his journey in tech! From being in a coding boot camp to lead design system engineer at Nike, Joe will share his experience and tips on how to become successful in this industry! Bring all your questions on how to succeed in your journey! Join us Friday September 24th at 1pm PT, 4p ET. RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/3gwnQl0 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3Bad1Nu Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel! Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Oct 1, 2021
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Q&A Coding Game: Tech Talk with Rojina and Jeffrey – The Tech Academy Lets learn and have fun!! We are hosting a game show on coding questions. We will mostly be covering HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Meet up with us, test out your knowledge and try to win a $100 Amazon gift card!! Thanks to our sponsor, Constructor, we have have increased the prize for this game so you definitely don't want to miss out! Join us on October 1st at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TT10121 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TTE10121 Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Job Placement Q&A Tech Talk with Rojina and Jeffrey – The Tech Academy Having a hard time with your job search or don't even know where to start?! We are going to discuss all aspects of landing a tech job! Bring all of your questions on job search, resumes, interviews, etc.! Join us on October 1st at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET for this great opportunity to learn and network! Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel! |
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Oct 8, 2021
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Leveraging LinkedIn to Capitalize on the Bull Job Market with Jeffrey Morris – The Tech Academy LinkedIn is one of the most popular platform for job-seekers in the market! Jeffrey Morris will be joining us to give some tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to capitalize the job market! Jeffrey is a Technical Recruiting Manager at Triad Technology Group. Bring all your questions and take tips on how to take advantage of LinkedIn to land your dream job! Join us on October 8th at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET for this great opportunity to learn and network! RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/3hzRjuM RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/39bJA1C Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks We hope to see you there! |
Friday
Oct 22, 2021
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Best practices for collaborating with UX designers: Tech Talk with Daniel Sauble – The Tech Academy As a developer, it is important to know how to collaborate with the UX designers, and vice versa! Daniel Sauble, Lead Product Designer at DataStax, will be joining us to discuss the best practices for collaborating with UX designers. Topics that are going to be covered: What does a UX designer do? How do they interact with the software development lifecycle? What does effective collaboration between developers and designers look like? RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/techtalk22 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/techtalk22e Join us Friday, October 22nd at 1pm Pacific Time, 2pm Mountain Time (3p CT, 4p ET) Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! 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 |
Friday
Oct 29, 2021
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Artificial Superintelligence: Beyond Today's Artificial Intelligence – The Tech Academy Artificial intelligence (AI) has been named as the most widely referred technology in recent times. One of the variants of AI technology is Artificial superintelligence (ASI). This is where machines become self-aware and surpass the capacity of human intelligence and ability. This week we are joined by Mounir Shita, founder of Global Economic Alliance, to discuss ASI and the future that it holds. He will be sharing over 14 years of ASI research. Join us on October 29th at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET. We'll be in this google meet room: https://meet.google.com/erw-giij-ktv Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
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Nov 5, 2021
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From The Tech Academy to Success as a Senior Software Engineer – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Tech Academy graduate, Christopher Carter. He graduated in the summer of 2016 and since then he has gone on to pursue a successful career as a Software Developer. He is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at U.S. Bank. Christopher will walk us through his experience since graduation, and share tips on how to succeed after graduating from a coding boot camp! Join us Friday, November 5th at 1pm Pacific Time, 2pm Mountain Time (3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/tt1105 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte1105 Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! 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 Hope to see you there! |
Friday
Nov 12, 2021
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Domain Driven Development: Tech Talk with Wilfrid Landry – The Tech Academy Domain Driven Design is an approach to software development. It simplifies solving difficult problems! For this weeks Tech Talk we are joined by Wilfrid Landry to discuss Domain Driven Development. Wilfrid has over 10 years of experience as a software developer. He designs and develops scalable, secure and cost effective cloud solutions for organizations. There are many benefits of using a Domain Driven Design (DDD). Join us and take tips on how to set up and use DDD! Join us Friday, November 12th at 1pm Pacific Time, 2pm Mountain Time (3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TTM1112 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TTE1112 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! Hope to see you there! |
Friday
Dec 3, 2021
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Quality Assurance in Software Development: Tech Talk with Alexandrea Beh – The Tech Academy For this weeks Tech Talk, Alexandrea Beh is joining us to discuss quality assurance in software development! Alexandrea Beh is a senior software engineer at Mentor Collective, an ed-tech startup that provides a research-driven mentorship platform for college students. She previously worked at SurveyMonkey (now Momentive.ai) and NAVEX Global. Alexandrea will talk about the importance of QA, her experiences collaborating with QA at larger companies, and how QA culture and processes differ in her current startup role. Join us Friday, December 3rd at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/ttam123 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte123 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 out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Dec 10, 2021
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The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Interviews with Josh Matthews – The Tech Academy Josh Matthews is joining us to give us tips on how to ace your next interview! Josh is the president of Endeavor Staffing and TheSalesforceRecruiter.com, and has 20 years of experience in recruitment and staffing, including interviewing over 7,000 candidates. Join us Friday, December 10th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/tt1210 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte1210 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 out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 7, 2022
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Teaching code to the next generation with Andrew Russo – The Tech Academy First Tech Talk of 2022! Andrew Russo will be joining us to discuss their experience teaching code to elementary students. Andrew teaches code to elementary students while working as a freelance developer. He is knowledgeable in JavaScript, Java, SQL and more. He will be discussing the importance of teaching code to the next generation, his experience teaching code and how it improved his coding skills. Join us Friday, January 7th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our google meet room: https://meet.google.com/erw-giij-ktv 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 14, 2022
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Machine Learning Operations with Christopher Thompson – The Tech Academy Based on recent estimates, it is thought that roughly 90% of machine learning models do not make it into production. Why is this? How hard can it be? Well, it turns out this is not as straightforward as companies originally thought. Enter MLOps, short for machine learning operations. MLOps is the practice of deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production. Join MLOps Engineer Chris Thompson as he explains what MLOps is, why it is desperately needed and how he got into the field! Friday, January 14th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/Event114 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TT114 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 21, 2022
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Why coding is only half the answer: Importance of algorithms Dr. Brent Wilson – The Tech Academy Algorithms are a very important topic in Computer Science because they help software developers create efficient and error free programs. Dr. Brent Wilson is a Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at George Fox University. Dr. Brent will be joining us to discuss the importance of algorithms! Join us Friday, January 21st at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/tt0121 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/tte0121 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 out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 28, 2022
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Lifecycle of a Videogame with Kyle Rhône – The Tech Academy Kyle Rhône is joining us for another Talk on game development! Kyle is the founder of Tinderbox Entertainment and has been the creative director for the past 14 years. Tinderbox Entertainment is a game development and publishing company that creates tabletop and digital products for today's current platforms. In this talk, Kyle will cover how a game is developed from conception to launch and the different tools and skills needed along the way. Join us and bring all your questions related to game development. We will have a Q&A section at the end of the presentation. Join us Friday, January 28th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/tt017 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tte17 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Feb 4, 2022
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Live Job Placement Q&A with Tyler Hoff from Open Teams – The Tech Academy Are you having trouble with your job search? Tyler Hoff will be joining us for a live job placement Q&A! Tyler is a Recruiting Manager at Open Teams. Open Teams is a place where open source users can go to learn about all the software that is available, how to use it, and where to find help when they need it. The Talk will start with Tyler going over the the interview process with their partner companies and also giving some advice on what recruiters look for on LinkedIn and GitHub for junior developers. For the rest, we will have the Q&A section. The Q&A will cover most of the time. This event is all about viewer participation, so bring all of your job recruitment related questions! Join us Friday, February 4th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/ttm024 RSVP on Eventbrite:https://bit.ly/tte024 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Feb 11, 2022
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The Importance of Ongoing Education as a Developer with David Meyer – The Tech Academy Tech Academy graduate, David Meyer, is joining us to discuss the importance of continuous learning as a developer! Software development is a field that evolves quickly and constantly. The life of a developer is a life of non-stop education. David will explain how to adopt the type of mindset to help you with your ongoing learning. David graduated from our Software Developer Boot Camp in October of 2021 and is currently working as a Web Developer at Plain Concepts. Join us Friday, February 11th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/ttm211 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/tte211 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Feb 18, 2022
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Choosing Better Open Source: Lessons From The Real-World with Miki Demeter – The Tech Academy Miki Demeter will be joining us to discuss open source software on February 18th! Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible: anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit. This talk will cover open source software and why it's important to look at the software that is put into products. Miki's current position is as a Security Researcher In the IPAS GO (formerly Security Center of Excellence) working on Secure Development Lifecycle governance and as Product Security Expert for Open Source Software. She is a TrevorChat Crisis Counselor and is working with outside organizations like Women Who Code, Women of Security, Portland Women in Tech, and the Diana Initiative to help drive diversity and true inclusion while advocating for women in the STEM fields. Join us Friday, February 18th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TTfeb18 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TTEfeb18 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 out on another great opportunity to learn and network! |
Thursday
Feb 24, 2022
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How to Break Through in This Competitive Tech Job Market with Michael McCormack – The Tech Academy The market is the most competitive it has ever been! Michael McCormack will be joining us to discuss how to land a tech job in this competitive market. Michael is an experienced tech recruiter and has been working at Edgelink staffing firm for over 4 years. EdgeLink is an award-winning technology staffing firm that unites exceptional tech talent with innovative organizations. In this Talk, Michael will join us to talk about the market conditions and how to break through in this competitive climate. Be sure to bring all your job placement questions and join us Friday, February 25th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TT0225 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TTe0225 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Mar 4, 2022
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Tech Academy Co-Founder Erik Gross: Building a Community in Software Development – The Tech Academy Tech Academy Co-Founder, Erik Gross, will be joining us to discuss building a community in software development! Erik has been working in technology since the 1980s. As a nuclear reactor operator and teacher in the Navy, he mastered a multitude of technologies. His years of experience as a senior-level software developer were key to the development of The Tech Academy’s boot camps. As the other Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, Erik assists in curriculum oversight and public relations. Join us Friday, March 4th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/techTalk34 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/techTalkE034 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Mar 11, 2022
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How to Build the Perfect Resume and LinkedIn Profile with Katie McIntyre – The Tech Academy Katie McIntyre from Career Sprout is joining us to discuss building the perfect resume and LinkedIn Profile to get recruiters reaching out to you! Katie is a consultant who has been involved in more than $50 million in online coaching sales. Through her work with Career Sprout, Katie works with professionals who want to transition into a meaningful career with a company they admire. On average, Career Sprout students land high paying job offers within 67 days and increase their salaries by $37k. This Talk will cover: -How to have Recruiters and Hiring Managers seek you out so you can secure interviews with the companies YOU want to work with -The ingredients of a perfectly optimized LinkedIn Profile -The dirty resume secrets no recruiter talks about -Proven resume templates to use today Join us Friday, March 11th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/TechTalk311 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/TechTalke311 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Mar 25, 2022
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The Importance of Unit Testing with Lyman McBride – The Tech Academy Lyman McBride is a professional trombone player who became a software engineer in 2021. Currently a full stack engineer on the integrations team at JobNimbus LLC, he enjoys the process of creating clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Unit testing is not only an every day part of a software engineer's life, but is often part of the interview process, making it a vital concept for the aspiring engineer to understand. Lyman's talk will cover concepts of: -The what and why of Unit Testing -Unit test anatomy -Assertions -Clean code and readability -Preventing Tech Debt Join us Friday, March 25th, at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about the importance of unit testing |
Friday
Apr 1, 2022
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Job Placement Q&A Tech Talk with Lucy and Cameron – The Tech Academy Job placement Q&A with Lucy and Cameron of The Tech Academy! Currently on the hunt for a job? We will be discussing all and any aspects of getting that first Tech Job. Whether its updating your resume or nailing the phone interview, we are here to help. Already working in tech? Bring your experience and advice to share with our students and graduates who are trying to land that first job. Join us Friday, April 1st at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. 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 ask your job placement questions! |
Friday
Apr 15, 2022
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Tech Industry Job Search - Tips & Tricks – The Tech Academy Andrew Owen will be joining us to give advice on searching for jobs in the tech industry, acing the interview, and developing your resume. Andrew is a recruiting leader in the technology industry with many years of experience. He works for a boutique, award-winning, highly regarded firm called VanderHouwen where he's held various roles from Recruiter to Account Manager, to Recruiting Manager. He specializes in finding talented people and placing them at fitting companies. Andrew has a passion for helping architect people's careers, is an expert in resume writing, interview preparation, and bringing out the best in people. Join us Friday, April 15th at 1pm (2p Mt, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about the best ways to find a job, interview tips, and creating your best resume! RSVP EventBrite: https://bit.ly/TTATT15EB RSVP MeetUp: https://bit.ly/TTATT15 |
Friday
Apr 22, 2022
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Finding and Keeping your Tech Job with Daniel Mindlin – The Tech Academy Daniel Mindlin is a consulting analysist for OnPrem Solution Partners. he received a B.S. in Statistical Science and a B.A. in History from the University of California, before completing his M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of San Diego. Daniel will be leading a discussion about finding one's best niche role when looking for employment at a tech company, specifically what tech companies look for in different roles, how to translate finding success in job interview to finding success once a new hire has begun their position. Join us Friday April 22nd at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3o CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet Room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this opportunity to learn about how to find and keep your job in tech! |
Friday
Apr 29, 2022
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Choosing Better Open Source: Lessons From The Real-World with Miki Demeter – The Tech Academy Miki Demeter will be joining us to discuss open source software on April 29th! Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible; anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit. This talk will cover open source software and why it's important to look at the software that is put into products. Miki's current position is as a Security Researcher in the IPAS GO (formerly Security Center of Excellence) working on Secure Development Lifecycle governance and as Product Security Expert for Open Source Software. She is a TrevorChat Crisis Counselor and is working with outside organizations like Women Who Code, Women of Security, Portland Women in Tech, and the Diana Initiative to help drive diversity and true inclusion while advocating for women in the STEM field. Join us Friday April 29th at 1pm Pacific Time in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on MeetUp: bit.ly/TTMU429 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording on our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks |
Friday
May 6, 2022
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Imposter Syndrome with Dan Linn – The Tech Academy Yes! You are good enough! Are you doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud? Join this week's Tech Talk, with Dan Linn, to learn all about imposter syndrome and tips on how to overcome it! Dan Linn is the President of Hello World Devs. Hello World helps companies create application solutions with their own internal teams, or as supplemental or permanent workers on outside projects. Join us on May 6th at 1pm PT, 2pm MT, 3pm CT, and 4pm ET for this great opportunity to learn and network! We'll be in this google meet room: https://meet.google.com/kzn-gamj-ngr Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks We hope to see you there! RSVP on MeetUP: bit.ly/TTATTMU1 RSVP on EventBrite: bit.ly/TTATTEV |
Friday
May 13, 2022
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The Importance of Side Projects and Networking with Lindsay Wardell – The Tech Academy This week we are joined by Tech Academy graduate Lindsay Wardell to discuss side projects and networking! Lindsay will be sharing how she has grown her development knowledge through the creation of an ongoing, engaging side project, and also how she has leveraged podcasts and blogs to stay connected to the greater tech community. Lindsay is a software engineer at NoRedInk, and hosts the podcast Views on Vue. She graduated from The Tech Academy in 2018, and has since worked at four different companies as a developer. She loves learning about new languages and tools, and sharing that knowledge with the community. Join us on May 13th at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET), and learn about the journey from boot camp to tech career from someone who has been there! Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/ttaytcpl |
Friday
May 20, 2022
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Maintaining Positive Mental Health as a Developer with Tyler Branscome – The Tech Academy Your mental health is important! Tyler Branscome, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss maintaining a positive mental health as a developer. Reports say that a large number of software developers are facing depression and mental disorders. According to the International Journal of Humanities Social Science Invention, software developers have significantly the highest rate of anxiety in comparison to their colleagues who are performing mechanical or other tasks. In this Talk, Tyler will be sharing tips on how to maintain your mental health. Tyler graduated in 2021 and is currently working as an application developer at Oyova. Join us on May 20th at 1pm PT (2pm MT, 3pm CT and 4pm ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk520 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/techTalk0520 Can't make it live? Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
May 27, 2022
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Creating Efficient Code with SQL with Marquita Hartman – The Tech Academy Marquita Hartman graduated from The Tech Academy in 2019, and has since become a software developer at Computershare, where she mainly works with SQL and other Microsoft data services. Marquita will be joining us to speak on creating efficient code in SQL, and giving some insight on SQL related skills that potential employers might be looking for. Her talk will entail: -Creating tables and using the appropriate indexes -When and Why you should use a View vs. a Table -Tuning techniques for stored procedures -How to test the efficiency -A brief overview of an Explain Plan Join us Friday May 27th at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET) in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on MeetUp: bit.ly/tta527 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this opportunity to learn about creating efficient code in SQL! |
Friday
Jun 10, 2022
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Creating Efficient Code with SQL - Presented by Marquita Hartman – The Tech Academy Marquita Hartman graduated from The Tech Academy in 2019, and has since become a software developer at Computershare, where she mainly works with SQL and other Microsoft data services. Marquita will be joining us to speak on creating efficient code in SQL, and giving some insight on SQL related skills that potential employers might be looking for. Her talk will entail: -Creating tables and using appropriate indexs -When and Why you should use a View vs a Table -Tuning techniques for stored procedures -How to test efficiency -A brief overview of an Explain Plan Join us on Friday June 10th at 1pm Pacific Time in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on MeetUp: bit.ly/tt0610 RSVP on EventBrite: bit.ly/ebtt0610 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this opportunity to learn about creating efficient code in SQL! |
Friday
Jun 17, 2022
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Transitioning into the Tech Industry with Lewis Meyers – The Tech Academy Tech Academy graduate, Lewis Meyers, will be joining us to discuss transitioning into the tech industry. If you aren’t technically inclined, software development roles may feel out of reach, but the truth is anyone can transition into these positions with some determination and a willingness to learn. Lewis graduated from the Tech Academy just a few months ago and is currently working as an associate developer at Optum. He will be sharing tips on how to transition into the tech industry. Join us Friday June 17th at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET) in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk617 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/tt617 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jun 24, 2022
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Demonstration of MLOps on Google Cloud Platform with Christopher Thompson – The Tech Academy Join MLOps Engineer Chris Thompson as he shows you how easy it is to go from idea to production using Vertex AI on the Google Cloud Platform. With the knowledge that roughly 90% of machine learning models never make it to production, Google Cloud has been working hard developing its Vertex AI platform to streamline the MLOps process. Vertex AI provides services that allow machine learning practitioners to train, deploy, and manage production machine learning models and associated data and artifacts. Join us Friday June 24th at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET) in our Google Meet Room. Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks RSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/techTalk624 RSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/techTalkE624 Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
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Jul 1, 2022
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Landing a Job in the Tech Industry without Years of Experience with Scott Katzelnick – The Tech Academy Scott Katzelnick, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss landing a job in the tech industry without years of experience. Studying to get into tech and getting into tech are two different struggles. If you’re about to finish your studies or have finished them recently and are looking for a job in tech, join us as Scott shares some tips on how to join the industry. Scott is currently working at Braille and has expanded his understanding of the different “roles” in this industry, the technologies required to be proficient in those roles and how to network those roles to gain opportunities. Summary of Talk: Being real with oneself and understanding expectations -Your greatest asset is your time -The quality of your work. Treat each project like it’s for a real client or employer, because one day it most certainly will be. -Striving to make great things that get noticed -Modeling behaviors, image and branding off of proven examples -Making luck and being lucky aren’t so far apart -Without measured risk, stagnation sets its roots -Q/A Join us Friday July 1st at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET) in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk71 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/techTalkE71 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network if you don't have much experience but are looking to join the tech industry. |
Friday
Jul 8, 2022
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Software Engineering Beyond Bootcamp: Skills for The Real World – The Tech Academy Another in-person Tech Talk! Tech Academy graduate, Christopher Carter will be joining us discuss skills beyond coding bootcamps. Christopher graduated in the summer of 2016 and since then he has gone on to pursue a successful career as a Software Developer. He is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Genesis Financial Solutions. In this Talk, Christopher will discuss: Teamwork Coordinating development with multiple developers How enterprise architecture is different than software you've written on your own and more. Join us at our Downtown Portland Location starting at 12:40pm on Friday, July 8th to learn and network! -- Schedule of Events -- 12:40pm Doors open 12:45pm Food and refreshments 1:00pm Tech Talk starts RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/tta78 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/ttaE78 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 |
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Jul 15, 2022
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SQL Query Optimization with Wesley Rolfson – The Tech Academy Join us Friday, July 15th, to learn how to optimize your SQL queries! Wesley Rolfson started working with data when he was in high school, while working on Steam and Culvert surveys, using the data to explain how nature is responding to human activity. He now works as a data analyst working with environmental, health and safety data. Wesley's talk will cover optimizing your SQL Queries by looking at the layers of processing. He will also cover how the SQL engine looks at your query so that you can better write queries and ultimately explain your results. Join us Friday July 15th at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET) in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk715 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/techTalkE15 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jul 22, 2022
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How to Land a Job with Justin Budd – The Tech Academy Justin Budd will be joining us to share tips on how to land your first tech job! When you are looking for your first job, it is easy to feel that it is impossible to shine in this competitive market. However, with a tech education, planning and determination you can land that first tech job. Justin is an experienced Information Technology Recruiter with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. He will share some advice on how to get into the tech industry. In this Talk will cover: -Difficulties of finding tech jobs -How to get started -Building your portfolio and more. We will have a Q&A section, so be sure to bring all your job search related questions. Join us Friday, July 22nd at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our google meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk822 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE822 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jul 29, 2022
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Identifying and Addressing Tech Debt with Philip Scott – The Tech Academy Philip Scott is joining us to discuss identifying and addressing tech debt. In software development, technical debt is the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer. Philip is a Senior Software Staff Engineer at Gap Inc. and has been in the industry for over ten years. This Talk will cover: -Code debt -Infra debt -Security debt -Knowledge debt This event is a great opportunity to network and gain some insight into the industry, as well as ask questions! Join us Friday July 29th at 1pm Pacific Time (2pm MT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET) in our Google Meet Room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk729 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/techTalkE729 Can't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/TTA-techtalks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Aug 5, 2022
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Cryptography: What is it? How is it used? Why is it important? – The Tech Academy Details We are excited to have Dr. Brent Wilson back to discuss another Cyber Security topic! This week we will be discussing Cryptography - the art of writing and solving codes. Codes have been used to protect information since ancient times and are the foundation of modern data encryption. Dr. Brent Wilson will be teaching us all about what cryptography is, how it's used, and why we should care. Dr. Brent Wilson is a Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at George Fox University. He has an incredible talent for presenting complex topics in a fun and understandable way. Join us Friday, August 5th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our google meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk85 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE85 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Aug 12, 2022
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How to be a Successful Software Engineer after Graduation with In Time Tec – The Tech Academy Accomplished Software Engineers and Technical Leads at In Time Tec, Brandon Snyder and Dallen Pyrah, are joining us to share their advice on how to succeed as a software developer! Software development is a lot more than just writing lines of code! Join us to learn more about what steps to take in order to become successful as a software developer! Join us Friday, August 12th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our google meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk812 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalk085 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Aug 19, 2022
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[IN-PERSON] Building a Single-Page Application with Vue with Lindsay Wardell – The Tech Academy Another in-person Tech Talk! Lindsay Wardell is joining us to demonstrate how to create a single-page application with Vue. Vue is a reactive JavaScript framework for building performant web applications. Join Lindsay as she walks through the basics of what Vue is and how to write your own Vue application. We'll be going over how to set up a basic application, then build out a reactive to-do application. Lindsay graduated from The Tech Academy in 2018 and is currently working as a software engineer at NoRedInk. She also hosts the podcast Views on Vue. Join us at our Downtown Portland campus starting at 12:40pm on Friday, August 19th to learn and network! RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk819 Schedule of Event: 12:40pm Doors open 12:45pm Food and refreshments 1:00pm Tech Talk starts If you are interested in joining us virtually, join us through this Google Meet room: https://meet.google.com/vad-wsca-ggn |
Friday
Aug 26, 2022
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Strategies to Help You Land a Tech Job with Albert Tulo IV – The Tech Academy Albert Tulo IV, Tech Academy graduate, is joining us to share advice on how to land your first tech job! Albert graduated in 2022 and is currently working as a Junior .NET Developer at RedSpeed. In this talk, Albert will share his experience going through our boot camp and how he landed a tech job after graduation. This is a roundtable-style Tech Talk, so bring all of your job recruitment-related questions! Join us Friday, August 26th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk826 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE826 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Sep 9, 2022
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Helping Bootcamp Graduates Find Their First Jobs in Tech with Matthew Liu – The Tech Academy Matthew Liu from Bootup is joining us to share tips on how to land your first tech job after graduating from a bootcamp! Matthew is the VP of Operations and Partnerships at Bootup. Bootup is the fastest way for individuals to launch their tech careers. This talk will cover a resume workshop, Q&A section about recruiting and a demo of the Bootup platform. Be sure to bring all your job search related questions and join us Friday, September 9th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk99 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE99 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Sep 16, 2022
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Transitioning Into Tech with Mallory Humphries – The Tech Academy Mallory Humphries, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to share her experience on transitioning into tech. Mallory graduated in March 2022 and is currently working as a Back-End Developer at Avanade. In this Talk, Mallory will share her experience on attending The Tech Academy and landing a tech job after graduation. This is a roundtable-style Tech Talk, so bring all of your questions! Join us Friday, September 16th at 1pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk0916 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE916 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Sep 23, 2022
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How to succeed in a coding boot camp with Steven Fralix – The Tech Academy Steven Fralix, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss their experience going through a coding boot camp. Steven graduated in 2021 and is currently working as a software engineer at Ditronics. In this Talk, Steven will share his story of going through a coding boot camp, landing a tech job and answering all your questions. This is a roundtable-style Talk, so be sure to bring all your questions regarding job placement or how to succeed in your boot camp. Join us Friday, September 23rd at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk0923 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE923 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Sep 30, 2022
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A Great Mindset, Pre and Post Coding Bootcamps with Nicson Martinez – The Tech Academy Nicson Martinez, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to discuss how to keep a great mindset pre and post-coding boot camp. Coming to the US from Honduras at ten years old opened up a lot of opportunities for Nicson, especially in the realm of technology. After growing up in The Bronx and going on to get his BS in Computer Information Systems, Nicson actually ended up getting out of the tech industry for a number of years after an unsuccessful attempt at learning to code. But with the desire still there after all those years, he decided to try again and more seriously pursue his interest in coding, so he attended The Tech Academy. Nicson graduated in 2019 and is currently working as a Software Developer at Microsoft. In this Talk, Nicson will share his experience with The Tech Academy, landing a job and will share tips on how to keep a great mindset through the process and after graduation. Join us Friday, September 30th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techtalk930 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE930 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Oct 7, 2022
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Six Leadership Traps and How to Avoid Them with Sean Lemson – The Tech Academy Sean Lemson will be joining us to discuss six traps that many leaders fall into and how to avoid them. On the surface, these traps seem to be good leadership practices, but they almost always result in poor outcomes for teams and organizations. Despite this repeated failure to achieve what they want, leaders continue to fall into these traps. Whether you’re a current leader or an aspiring one, you should know these six traps well and build up strong defenses against them. Step one is awareness and Sean will share the rest with you in this Tech Talk. Sean is an Organizational and Team Performance Coach and certified Executive Coach with over a decade of experience helping companies transform. He founded Motivated Outcomes, LLC with one mission: To help companies become places people want to work. Join us Friday, October 7th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk107 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/techTalkE107 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Oct 14, 2022
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How The Tech Academy Helped me Landed a Job in Manufacturing Development – The Tech Academy Tech Academy graduate, Thomas Shetler will be joining us to discuss Manufacturing Development and how the Tech Academy helped him land a job in the tech industry. Thomas attended The Tech Academy where he learned web development, C# and .Net development, database structures, and python as well as various web frameworks like ASP.NET and Django. Now a Software Developer for S.E.H of America, Thomas can learn to code anything. He graduated in 2020 and is currently working as a Software Developer at SEH America. In this talk, Thomas will cover what manufacturing development is, his experience at The Tech Academy and how he landed his current role. Be sure to bring all your questions and they will be answered in the Q&A section at the end of the Talk. Join us Friday, October 14th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk1014 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE1014 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Oct 21, 2022
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Job Placement Q&A Tech Talk with The Tech Academy – The Tech Academy We are hosting a Job Placement Q&A! Bring all your questions regarding interviews, resumes, technical questions, job search, etc. Join us Friday, October 21st at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/techTalk1021 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/techTalkE1021 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Nov 4, 2022
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Introduction to Gatsby, graphQL and React with David Meyer – The Tech Academy David Meyer, Tech Academy graduate, will be joining us to give us an introduction to Gatsby, graphQL, and React and how they work together. In this talk, David will cover Gatsby, GraphQL, React, and the basics of a CMS. David graduated from The Tech Academy in 2021 and is currently working as a Web Developer at Plain Concepts. Join us Friday, November 4th at 11 am Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk114 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE114 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Nov 11, 2022
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Object Oriented Programming with SQL with Kent Gray – The Tech Academy Kent Gray, Tech Academy graduate will be joining us to discuss Object Oriented Programming with SQL. In this Talk Kent will cover: -What is OOP/OOD -A brief overview of SQL -Why use Object Oriented Design with SQL -What is DBT (Data Build Tool) -Real World implementation of OOD w/SQL using DBT Kent graduated from The Tech Academy in 2016 and is currently working as a Data Engineer at Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media. Join us Friday, November 11th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk111 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE111 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Nov 18, 2022
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Algorithms and Data Structures with Chris Thompson – The Tech Academy Chris Thompson, Machine Learning Engineer, will be joining us to discuss Algorithms and Data Structures. Instead of being seen as concepts or tools that can make a developer's life easier, new and seasoned programmers often fear and ignore data structures and algorithms. To build high-quality, scalable software and web applications or get a coveted job at a FAANG company, you must know and master these topics. In this talk, Chris will cover: -What data structures and algorithms are -Why you should learn them and -Materials he has found helpful in learning these topics Join us Friday, November 18th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk1118 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE1118 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Dec 2, 2022
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Job Placement Roundtable with Tech Tech Academy – The Tech Academy Are you having trouble with your job search? Are you stuck and in need of some motivation? Maybe you just don't know where to begin. This event will be an open discussion where you bring all of your questions about how to land a tech job. Join us Friday, December 2nd at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk1202 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE122 This event is all about viewer participation, so bring all of your job search-related questions. 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Dec 9, 2022
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Scaling Your Career While Prioritizing Mental Health With Erick Castillo – The Tech Academy Erick Castillo will be joining us to discuss scaling your career while prioritizing mental health in software development. In this Talk, Erick will cover: -Understanding the Senior Engineer profile -Analyzing the mistakes that delay growth and drain mental energy -Mapping out the personal sustainable plan for a successful software engineer career since the early years Erick is a Senior Software Engineer and is currently working at Mentor Collective. Join us Friday, December 9th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk129 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE129 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 6, 2023
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Plan, Build, Release: Get Your Project Done with Unity and C# with Tony Bongiovanni – The Tech Academy Tony Bongiovanni, Tech Academy graduate, will join us to discuss creating projects through Unity and C# for our first Tech Talk of 2023. In this Talk, Tony will Cover: -His experience going through a coding boot camp -Planning, creating and releasing a project using Unity and C# -Q&A Join us Friday, January 6th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk016 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE016 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Jan 13, 2023
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Game Development with Kyle Rhône – The Tech Academy Kyle Rhône will be joining us to discuss game development! Kyle has been creating animations for the Portland entertainment industry for over 20 years and has worked in game development for the past 12 years. Bring your questions about Game Development including what tools to learn, how to break into the industry, and how games are made. You won't want to miss this opportunity to get connected with local game developers. Join us Friday, January 13th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk113 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE113 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! |
Friday
Jan 20, 2023
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Finding Your Path in Tech with Regina Fleming – The Tech Academy 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! |
Friday
Jan 27, 2023
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The 5 Step Strategy to Land a High-Paying Job in Tech – The Tech Academy 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! |
Friday
Feb 3, 2023
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Instrumentation: Clicking Into the Data with Wesley Rolfson – The Tech Academy Wesley Rolfson will be joining us to discuss Instrumentation. Data Instrumentation is the process of connecting things like output (from sensors, actions taken by a user, or feedback from a user action) and forming them into Events/messages which are then stored/translated into data structures. In this Talk Wesley will cover: -What Data Instrumentation is -How it is applied by organizations -Where it fits in most data pipelines -What analytics should pay attention to -What graphic interface/ product owners should consider -Walkthrough 2 examples (website and application) Join us Friday, February 3rd at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk023 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE023 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 great opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Oct 6, 2023
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Finding Your First Job and Excelling In It with McKay Moore Photo of The_Tech_Academy Hosted By The_Tech_Academy – The Tech Academy McKay Moore, Tech Academy graduate, will discuss how to land your first tech job and be successful in it! In this Talk, McKay will share the following information:
McKay graduated from The Tech Academy in 2022 and currently works as a Full-Stack Software Engineer at GoEngineer. Join us Friday, October 6th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk106 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE106 Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network! |
Friday
Oct 13, 2023
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Understanding the Current Landscape of the Tech Job Market with Christopher Thompson – The Tech Academy Christopher Thompson, a Machine Learning Architect, joins us for a candid discussion regarding the current state of the job market in the tech industry. Christopher will provide actionable steps, help set realistic expectations, and highlight the motivation needed to continue progressing in your tech career. In this Talk, Christopher will discuss:
Christopher has 5+ years of legitimate experience in Tech across a variety of positions. Currently, he works as a Machine Learning Articecht for Insight, a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey. Join us Friday, October 13th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) in our Google Meet room. 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 Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Take this chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! |
Friday
Oct 20, 2023
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Cyber Security and How to Land Your First Job in Tech with Andrew Christlieb – The Tech Academy In-Person Tech Talks Are Back! Get ready for a Tech Talk at our Portland Campus featuring our amazing graduate, Andrew Christlieb! Andrew will join us to discuss the cyber security sector and how to land your first job in the Tech Industry. Andrew has spent over eight years in tech sales, with over four years directly in cyber security. He joined the Tech Academy to transition into the tech sector and learn about the importance of front-end development in an effort to become a project manager. After graduating, Andrew found his first tech job at Adpearance in Portland; the rest is history. In this Talk, Andrew will discuss:
Andrew currently works at Akamai Technologies and is a Major Account Executive responsible for companies with over $1b in revenue in Oregon, Alabama, Hawaii, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico. Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, October 20th 📍 Location: Our Downtown Portland Campus 🕒 Time: 12:40 pm Doors open 12:45 pm Food and refreshments 1:00 pm Tech Talk starts. Join Virtually: Can't make it in person? No worries! Please make sure to RSVP athttps://bit.ly/TTATTOnline to catch the action online. With a wealth of experience in tech sales, including a deep dive into cyber security, Andrew's journey from The Tech Academy to becoming a Major Account Executive at Akamai Technologies is nothing short of inspiring! 🌟Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Take this opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! |
Friday
Oct 27, 2023
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How to Become More Marketable in Tech with Dave Vu – The Tech Academy Dave Vu, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ribbon, will be joining this week’s Tech Talk to provide his insights into the job market and how you can make yourself stand out! In this Talk, Dave will share the following information:
Dave co-founded Ribbon, a professional social platform centered around verified achievements and ownership. The platform empowers managers, leaders, and HR professionals to celebrate their team’s work by sending lasting verifiable awards and credentials, powered by the blockchain. Join us Friday, October 6th at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) in our Google Meet room. RSVP on MeetUp: https://bit.ly/TechTalkDavidVu RSVP Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkEDavidVu Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network! |
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Nov 3, 2023
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How LLM’S and Langchains Can Help You Land a Tech job with Kent Gray – The Tech Academy Tech Academy graduate, Kent Gray, joins us to discuss landing tech jobs utilizing Large Langauge Models (LLM) and Langchains! Kent graduated from the Tech Academy in 2016 from the Software Developer Boot Camp. Since then, Kent has turned the information he learned on the course into a successful career in Tech! In this Talk, Kent will discuss: Intro of Generative AI Overview of LLM's What is LangChain How to create your own LangChain models within Huggingface Demonstrate how LangChain can work to help you: - Improve your resume - Align your resume with Job Descriptions - Scrape job forums and pull jobs that match your criteria - Apply to jobs online Equipped with more than 9 years of experience in the industry, Kent now works as a Data Solutions Consultant with SOFI, inc. Within his role, he utilizes dbt and Snowflake to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading processes. Join us Friday, November 3rd at 1 pm Pacific Time (2 pm MT, 3 pm CT, 4 pm ET) in our Google Meet room. 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 Networking Opportunity: For those seeking valuable connections, this event is your golden ticket. Engage, learn, and expand your network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Take this chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals! |
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Feb 2
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Fast and Scalable Programming in Unity with Will Petillo – The Tech Academy Join us for this week's Tech Talk with Will Petillo, a freelance game programmer and founder of his game studio, Playcraft. He will discuss Fast and Scalable Programming in Unity. What to Expect:
Join us Friday, February 2nd at 1 pm Pacific Time (2p MT, 3p CT, 4p ET). RSVP on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk12 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalk1224 Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network! |
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Apr 26
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How Do You Grow and Stay Current as a Software Engineer After Training? – The Tech Academy Christopher Carte, Tech Academy's graduate, will share his insights on how to keep your skills sharp and stay relevant in this ever-evolving field. Christopher's a full-stack .NET developer who loves clean code and all things coding. He's great at turning client needs into useful software. This talk is perfect for software engineers of all levels. Christopher will discuss: - Strategies for staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends. - Tips for improving your coding skills and best practices. - Effective methods for continuous learning and professional development. This event will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to thrive in the dynamic world of software engineering. Join us this Friday, April 26 at 1 pm Pacific Time (3 pm CT, 4 pm ET). Register on Meetup: https://bit.ly/TechTalk0426 Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TechTalkE0426 Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future! |
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Mar 19, 2021
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Entering the Workforce: Tech Talk with TEKsystems Staffing – The Tech Academy - Virtual Event Come chat with the staffers from TEKsystems and learn about entering into the fields of Cybersecurity and App Development. TEKsystems connects job seekers to technology jobs at over 100 companies including Nike, Adidas, NW Natural, and Providence Health. Bring a friend, bring some questions, and let's talk tech! |
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Mar 26, 2021
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Out-Hacking the Hackers w/ Dr. Brent Wilson: Common Web App Vulnerabilities – The Tech Academy - Virtual Event Creating applications is fun and all, but how do we make sure they are secure? Join us on Friday, March 26th to discuss common web application vulnerabilities with Dr. Brent Wilson. Bring a friend, bring some questions, and let's talk tech! |