Looking Forward, Looking Back
It’s been an interesting year. More so than normal years. It’s also the end of a decade, so I’ve got some thoughts on that too. Fair warning. This is a longy.
Decade first:
in 2000 I worked for a company that was basically an IT Staffing firm that decided to get into software. I worked internally on a web app that would (in their terms) revolutionize staffing. I bailed, they failed, it was 2000, that happened a lot to a lot of people and companies.
I spent most of the 2000’s as a programmer, first doing ColdFusion, then moving to Flex. It never occurred to me to try out M$ tools, or any other. I liked Macromedia (Now Adobe) offerings and stuck with them.
IgniteDenver October 14th
I’m back again with Ignite Denver. We’re rocking Casselman’s again! October 14th!
For the most up to date info, make sure you follow the Ignite Denver blog, that’s where speaker and sponsor announcements are made, etc.
We’re looking for help! Ignite Denver is looking to grow from a 2 people operation, to a committee run deal! We [...]
Ignite Denver 3 Lineup
I posted the line up for Ignite Denver 3 on the Ignite Blog, but wanted to post here too. Nicole and I went to check out the Irish Snug the other day and meet with the Manager. Very impressed with the Snug. I know the single biggest problem with past Ignites Denver has been the venue, and hopefully I’ve made it clear, it’s an experiment. Denver is too big and too cool a place to settle on a college classroom, when there’s so many great places. Unfortunately that also means we try some ‘less than cool’ places. I think the Snug will make amends for the last two venues!
Ignite Denver 3! in the works!
Ignite Denver is set up for May 13th!
We’ll be at the Irish Snug, watching some awesome, interesting people talk about awesome interesting things.
Ignite is a fun time for all. If you’re in Denver, and reading this, you should definitely RSVP. It’s gonna be fun.
If you think you’ve got something cool, interesting, education, or downright mind [...]
I build community, organize events, and rock!
It wasn’t a bad break up at all, or anything like that. Anthony and I had several conversations about my role at the company and how best I fit with the company’s needs and goals.
Ignite Denver Wrap, up WXMW Party
I always get so wrapped up in blogging elsewhere that johnwilker.com get’s a bit neglected :(
I just finished Ignite Denver a week ago (3/11), and it was a huge success, better than the first for sure (organization wise! Sessions have kicked ass each time). It kinda sucks that people compare it to Ignite Boulder. Well [...]
Ignite Denver 2 Don’t miss it!
360|iDev is in a week and a half and then…. IGNITE DENVER!
It’s gonna be cool! We’ve got some cool submissions for topics! Learn to fly, Why you suck at driving, RJ is gonna try to do the history of Rome in 5 minutes again, and Dude where’s my solar powered car?
I’m glad to be back [...]
Ignite Denver Comes back!
It’s Ignite Denver time again!
We’re back in March, after too long a hiatus! This time, we’re having fun at the Forest Room 5!
If you’d like to present, take a look at the user voice site we set up. Submit a topic, the people vote! Just remember, 5 minutes 20 slides, 15 seconds a slide.
Make sure [...]
StageHand for iPhone, good but not Ignite ready
being the nerd I am, and that my wife married, I thought to myself. “self, i said, let’s use StageHand for Ignite Denver. That way you aren’t tied to a laptop, and can be a good host.”
“Self, I replied, you’re so smart, and rather handsome too, that’s a super idea! We couldn’t use stage hand [...]
Ignite Denver, September 10th!
It’s on! Tomorrow night, 6pm, Fado Irish Pub!
A great group of techies and other interesting people will be getting together, to talk about some really cool topics; cigars, the history of Rome, Digital Theatrics, etc.
Make sure to register if you’re interested in attending. It’s free so no fence sitting!
We’ll be holding a pub quiz before [...]
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