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Whether we are posting to social media, messaging friends or crushing candy, most of us spend way too much time on our phones. Chances are you're reading this on a phone or tablet, right now! The future is mobile!

Join Out in Tech PDX on November 20th as we chat about all things mobile. Ever wonder how an app goes from being an idea to being a best seller in the App Store? Curious about what tools it takes to build an app? Confused about the difference between Apple and Android?

Our experienced panel of mobile developers will answer all these questions and more.

Please RSVP for a FREE ticket on Eventbrite to attend!

Schedule

6:00 | Doors

6:30 | Panel Discussion + Q&A

8:00 | Social Hour

9:00 | Event Ends

Featured Panelists

Lauren Lizardo (she/her) - Unity Game Developer

Zach Heusinkveld (he/him) - iOS/Android Developer, Kiva

Dan Melton (he/him) - Staff Software Engineer, Dipsea Stories

Morgan Lutz (she/her) - Android Developer, Kiva

Whether you are interested in technology, leading your own company, or just looking to connect with the LGBTQ+ tech community, this event is for you.

A BIG thank you to our FABULOUS sponsors who made this event possible:

eBay for graciously hosting us and providing food and beverages.

Ovidio Francisco for volunteering his time and talent to build our beautiful graphics for this event

We're back at eBay!

Agenda

6:30 Arrive and Networking

6:45 Show and Tell

What have you been working on since the last meetup? Come and share what you've done. No project too small. A blinking LED is awesome!

7:15 Talk: Storing IoT Time Series Data in MongoDB - Ken Alger, Developer Advocate at MongoDB

8:00 Networking

Community Links

Join the conversation in the JS IoT Slack Channel (https://jsot-slack.herokuapp.com/)!

Contribute to the JSoT Glossary (https://github.com/lyzadanger/JSoT)!

Attendees, sponsors and speakers agree to abide by the code of conduct (http://berlincodeofconduct.org/).

A huge thanks to eBay for the venue and providing food!

The eBay logo is a trademark of eBay Inc. Used with permission.

BRING YOUR RESUME! Details below...

5:30-6:00: Meet & Greet (& Eat! Food is provided by our gracious sponsor: eBay.)

6:00-6:30: AWS-ome Ryan Jones will present on why AWS and cloud computing is importnant for graduates, as well as a recommended path for getting started. (If you're looking for another way to set yourself apart, AWS is in high demand.)

6:35-7:05: Ready Your Resume In this interactive workshop led by Maigen Thomas, we will work collectively to optimize our resumes using two easy-to-implement tips that you'll walk away able to use forever. Bring a printed copy of your resume as well as a printed copy of a job description or two that appeals to you. We'll also need one volunteer with a digital copy of their resume to show on screen.

7:05-8: Resume 1:1s Maigen has agreed to stick around after her workshop to do some 1:1s, and we're planning to have a few more resume-polishing gurus on hand as well. We will have a sign-up sheet for resume 1:1s when you come in, so please bring your resume in order to take advantage of this opportunity.

We're excited to start 2018 with a bang! We've gotten some great suggestions for speaking topics and activities, but we're always ready to hear more about what you want from your meet-up. Check in with Caleb, Phillip, or Benjamin any time.

New Location!

We're now at eBay!

Agenda

6:30 Arrive and Networking

6:45 Show and Tell

What have you been working on since the last meetup? Come and share what you've done. No project too small. A blinking LED is awesome!

7:15 Talk - Description coming soon!

8:00 Networking

Community Links

Join the conversation in the JS IoT Slack Channel (https://jsot-slack.herokuapp.com/)!

Contribute to the JSoT Glossary (https://github.com/lyzadanger/JSoT)!

Attendees, sponsors and speakers agree to abide by the code of conduct (http://berlincodeofconduct.org/).

A huge thanks to eBay for the venue and providing food!

The eBay logo is a trademark of eBay Inc. Used with permission.

Join John Blume from Pivotal to learn how existing applications can be modernized for the cloud by employing cloud-ready data management technologies, such as Apache Geode, which was built from the ground up on distributed, horizontally scalable (scale-out), shared-nothing architectural principles. When combined with the power of Spring running on Cloud Foundry, you have a recipe for protecting your existing investment while enabling you to leverage cloud-native design patterns that will move you towards the future.

A meet-up for alumni of the code school Epicodus.

5:30-6:00: Meet, Greet, & Eat (food provided by our gracious sponsors at eBay!)

6:00-6:30: Satchel Grant will walkthrough a couple algorithm challenges and talk through the problem solving process.

6:30-8:00: Hack 'n' Stuff Satchel will stick around if you want to keep working algorithms. If you've got a project you're working on and would like some more help, give the quick details (what it is, what languages) and maybe you'll find some volunteers. Wanting to enter a contest or turn your brilliant idea into a start-up? It could start right here.

Or you can work solo, but with plenty of company around in case you get stuck. Or hang out with your fellow alums, catching up, networking, et cetera.

If you're not on our epicodusalumni slack, we'll get you invited to it on the spot.

In alignment with the TechTown PDX Diversity Pledge, we too believe it is necessary to do more than just talking about the need for a more diverse tech sector. As tech professionals, we think collective action and accountability are required to address the underrepresentation of women, LGBTQ+, and people of color in our industry.

Sponsored by Thinkful, the #1 coding boot camp in America by Course Report, join panelists from Chick Tech, Free Geek, Out in Tech, Lesbians Who Tech, WeWork and more for a discussion on how some organizations are continuously working to empower diversity and digital inclusion in our community.

Panelists: Justin Hulog - Out in Tech, Portland Chapter Founder Sara Rasmussen - Free Geek, Digital Inclusion Manager Janel Hull - ChickTech, Community Manager Heather Knight - Lesbians Who Tech, Portland Chapter Representative Marianne Moyer - WeWork, Community Manager

Moderator: Emma Holland - Thinkful, Community Manager

Thinkful is a career accelerator that supports graduates seeking high-growth careers in technology. We focus on the flexibility and accessibility offered online with the support and networking opportunities offered in-person. Thinkful grads are job-ready after working alongside professional engineers through 1-on-1 mentorship, in-depth curriculum and a learning model that emphasizes real-world application over theory. Ranked #1 best overall Bootcamp in America by Course Report, 91% of our graduates finding a job within six months. Find out more about Thinkful Portland on our website.

New Location!

We're now at eBay!

Agenda

6:30 Arrive and Networking

6:45 Show and Tell

What have you been working on since the last meetup? Come and share what you've done. No project too small. A blinking LED is awesome!

7:15 Interacting with IoT through React Native and Bluetooth LE - Michael Kirschbaum

Speaker Bio: I'm a React/Node dev and data scientist currently focusing on IoT products. When not coding, I enjoy playing music and drawing.

8:00 Networking

Community Links

Join the conversation in the JS IoT Slack Channel (https://jsot-slack.herokuapp.com/)!

Contribute to the JSoT Glossary (https://github.com/lyzadanger/JSoT)!

Attendees, sponsors and speakers agree to abide by the code of conduct (http://berlincodeofconduct.org/).

A huge thanks to eBay for the venue and providing food!

The eBay logo is a trademark of eBay Inc. Used with permission.

eBay will be hosting an event for veterans and by veterans at the Portland eBay office. Come learn from veterans of all stripes about how eBay supports veterans working inside and outside the company. Various disciplines inside eBay will be represented to talk about career paths inside a global software company.

Drinks and hors d'oeuvres provided

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/kf7c4AHZDVQxSO8F2

New Location!

We're now at eBay! 

Agenda 

6:30 Arrive and Networking

6:45 Show and Tell

What have you been working on since the last meetup? Come and share what you've done. No project too small. A blinking LED is awesome! 

7:15 Hack Amazon Dash Buttons with Node.js - Andrew Chalkley

Amazon Dash buttons are used to reorder common items on Amazon. But what if you could use these buttons to do anything!? Learn how to use Node.js to sniff out button presses on an Amazon Dash button and use it to invoke any action!

Andrew Chalkley is a Full Stack Software Architect at eBay, co-host of That Maker Show and project lead of thingsSDK. He also helps organize the JavaScript and Internet of Things Meetup!

8:00 Networking

Community Links

Join the conversation in the JS IoT Slack Channel! 

Contribute to the JSoT Glossary!

Attendees, sponsors and speakers agree to abide by the code of conduct.

A huge thanks to eBay for the venue and providing food!

The eBay logo is a trademark of eBay Inc. Used with permission.