diff --git a/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/ajuna-kyaruzi.png b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/ajuna-kyaruzi.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7582a5649ee Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/ajuna-kyaruzi.png differ diff --git a/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/jason-van-brackel.png b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/jason-van-brackel.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3a7c9513957 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/jason-van-brackel.png differ diff --git a/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/nerando-johnson.png b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/nerando-johnson.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..770c8ff0c5a Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/nerando-johnson.png differ diff --git a/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/rachellee-nabors.png b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/rachellee-nabors.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0203e997051 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/rachellee-nabors.png differ diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/ajuna-kyaruzi.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/ajuna-kyaruzi.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d2e6688135b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/ajuna-kyaruzi.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "How to win at Spades... and DevOps" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["ajuna-kyaruzi"] ++++ + +Spades is a cultural cornerstone in the Black American community and a +team-based game. Winning requires cooperation and trust – things that are also +required for successful DevOps. Learning to play is a right of passage for +many, but often getting taught and an opportunity to safely practice is hard to +find. In this talk, I’ll share insights to improve your DevOps practice from +lessons learned playing the game of Spades, while also sharing the importance +of sharing cultural knowledge to newcomers in the space. diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/jason-van-brackel.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/jason-van-brackel.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dc3b68f4746 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/jason-van-brackel.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Introduction to Software Supply Chain and Software Bill of Materials" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["jason-van-brackel"] ++++ + +Discover how the software supply chain influences the security of your +applications—from development all the way to deployment. In this session, we'll +explore the concept of Software Bills of Materials (SBOM) and why they're +crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance. You'll also +learn practical ways to generate and integrate SBOMs into your existing +workflows, enabling you to maintain greater transparency, trust, and control +over your software lifecycle. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to +proactively mitigate risks and strengthen the overall security posture of your +applications. diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/nerando-johnson.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/nerando-johnson.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..10b173b8e1c --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/nerando-johnson.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "Social Goodness || Civic Hacking - What's in it for me?" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["nerando-johnson"] ++++ + +I am giving away my time and talent for free, how to I benefit from being a +part of civic hacking? + +This talk will look at the benefits of being a part of the local civic hacking +community. This talk will use some concrete examples to speak about how I have +become a better developer and project manager through those experiences and was +a part of a team that donated $40,000 to charity. I will also cite experiences +and provide actionable steps learned as a developer and a community organizer, +explain how civic hacking has helped me to grow as a developer (using examples +from Marta Hackathons, AT&T C3 Hackathons, Civic Hack nights, Atl Thinks +competitions). + +These steps include : +=> How to use civic hacking to grow your soft skills. +=> How to use civic hacking to grow your technical skills. +=> How to use civic hacking as a networking tool. +=> How to use civic hacking projects as a part of job hunting (both technically and behaviorally). diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/patrick-debois.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/patrick-debois.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4349932899f..00000000000 --- a/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/patrick-debois.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,16 +0,0 @@ -+++ -Talk_date = "" -Talk_start_time = "" -Talk_end_time = "" -Title = "AI, You complete me" -Type = "talk" -Speakers = ["patrick-debois"] -+++ -The value of the new genAI capabilities shine when they really become part of our daily workflows. - -In this talk I’ll take you through the engineering workflow, from ideas to production and how genAI technology is making an impact there. From the simple asking questions to GPTs all the way to agents acting on our behalf. No role will go untouched , from product owner, over developer all the way to support and operations. Using real world examples showing the collaborative power this new technology has to enhance us to do a better job. - -As this is so much work in progress, I will bring realism on where we are in practice and what is coming up next. This should give you a better grasp of its power beyond the first experiences you may have had and understand the rough edges of the current reality. - -Get ready for a high paced and humorous overview to learn more on the exciting technology wave we’re currently experiencing. Buckle up! - diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/rachellee-nabors.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/rachellee-nabors.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2b72d8f8e21 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/program/rachellee-nabors.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ ++++ +Talk_date = "" +Talk_start_time = "" +Talk_end_time = "" +Title = "AI Cram Session" +Type = "talk" +Speakers = ["rachellee-nabors"] ++++ + +What do acronyms like RAG and GPT really mean? What is the math behind the +"magic" of deep learning? What is a "perceptron" and why is it called a "neural +network?" This talk demystifies AI's field of machine learning for AI-curious +technical and non-technical audiences alike. The concepts, mental models, and +history needed to grok are colorfully illustrated and explained. From the +award-winning cartoonist turned engineer/keynote speaker who has taught +millions of developers via react.dev and MDN. diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/ajuna-kyaruzi.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/ajuna-kyaruzi.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b126f24c40f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/ajuna-kyaruzi.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ ++++ +Title = "Ajuna Kyaruzi" +Twitter = "ajunaky" +linkedin = "https://linkedin.com/in/ajuna" +Website = "https://ajunaky.github.io/" +image = "ajuna-kyaruzi.png" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "ajuna-kyaruzi" + ++++ + +Ajuna Kyaruzi works in Developer Relations at Datadog and cares about using +software to help people sustainably run large-scale systems, focusing on +Incident Managements and SLOs. She loves community building and volunteers with +multiple mentorship programs aimed at helping early career folks break into +tech, and ensuring they have successful careers. Previously she worked at +Google as a Software Engineer on Google Maps and as a Site Reliability Engineer +on Google Cloud. diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/jason-van-brackel.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/jason-van-brackel.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2ea1c93a447 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/jason-van-brackel.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ ++++ +Title = "Jason van Brackel" +Twitter = "jasonvanbrackel" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-van-brackel/" +image = "jason-van-brackel.png" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "jason-van-brackel" + ++++ + +Jason van Brackel is an Sr. Lead Technologist at Booz Allen Hamilton and the +founder (and former organizer) of Kubernetes Philly. Passionate about solving +real-world problems with software development and Kubernetes, he regularly +shares his expertise—whether he’s guiding teams at work or streaming live +coding sessions. When he’s not tinkering with cloud-native tools, you’ll find +him spending time with his kids or occasionally taking a spill off his +skateboard. diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/nerando-johnson.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/nerando-johnson.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5b9fb5df86b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/nerando-johnson.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ ++++ +Title = "Nerando Johnson" +Twitter = "nerajno" +linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerando-johnson/" +Website = "https://dev.to/nerajno" +image = "nerando-johnson.png" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "nerando-johnson" + ++++ + +Current Atlanta freeCodeCamp Organizer | Software Developer diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/patrick-debois.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/patrick-debois.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8268f64eae3..00000000000 --- a/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/patrick-debois.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,29 +0,0 @@ -+++ -Title = "Patrick Debois" -LinkedIn = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdebois/" -Twitter = "@patrickdebois" -pronouns = "he/him" -image = "patrick-debois.png" -type = "speaker" -linktitle = "patrick-debois" - -+++ - -Patrick Debois currently works in the intersection of genAI and DevOps as an independent consultant: -- guiding companies in their genAI transformation journey , bringing engineering rigor to genAI delivery -- inspiring engineering to embrace AI to improve their automation -- advising genAI platforms on their product offering and Ideal customer Profile -- raising the bar of our industry as a keynote speaker - -He is a versatile technologist with a breadth of experience across Dev, Sec, and Ops and genAI continuously pushing the boundaries of his technical expertise. Known for his aptitude in harnessing emerging ideas , he skillfully guides teams and advises businesses ranging from startups to enterprises in their journey. Recognized as a trusted ally among dev, sec, ops communities. - -While Patrick’s technical appetite is vast, his affinity for people is equally profound. He possesses the rare ability to bridge perspectives, effortlessly switching between management and individual contributor levels and roles. This unique experience has led him organizing the first Devopsdays in 2009. He is attributed to coining the term DevOps and co-author of the widely known Devops Handbook. In the past Patrick has worked together with renowned tech organizations such as Atlassian and Snyk. He has experience wearing hats such as VP of Engineering , Distinguished Engineer or CTO. - -He thrives in sharing knowledge, organizing numerous community events, and presenting at many more. He believes in transforming his learnings into shareable lessons, using this feedback loop to hone his skills and broaden his perspectives. Through open sharing and lateral thinking, Patrick is not just enhancing his professional growth but also contributing significantly to the evolution of the field. - -You can enjoy his past talks on his youtube channel: -https://www.youtube.com/@jedi4ever/videos. -Connect with him on LinkedIn to follow along his journey: -https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdebois/ -Or follow the firehose of learnings he shares on Twitter: -https://twitter.com/patrickdebois diff --git a/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/rachellee-nabors.md b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/rachellee-nabors.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..981e31c31ad --- /dev/null +++ b/content/events/2025-atlanta/speakers/rachellee-nabors.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ ++++ +Title = "Rachel-Lee Nabors" +Twitter = "rachelnabors" +linkedin = "https://linkedin.com/in/rachelnabors" +Website = "https://nearestnabors.com/" +image = "rachellee-nabors.png" +type = "speaker" +linktitle = "rachellee-nabors" + ++++ + +Rachel-Lee Nabors spent the better part of their career on web standards and +opensource and has spearheaded developer education at FAANG and startups, on +the React Team as well as W3C. Now they work to usher in the Agentic Web, +bulding AgentQL, and teaching a new generation of builders that "it's not +magic; it's just math." You can find them drinking tea in London or shadow +boxing in Palo Alto. diff --git a/data/events/2025/atlanta/main.yml b/data/events/2025/atlanta/main.yml index 1e258d8d662..662362bbd04 100644 --- a/data/events/2025/atlanta/main.yml +++ b/data/events/2025/atlanta/main.yml @@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ program: date: 2025-04-30T17:00:00-05:00 start_time: "11:10" end_time: "11:20" - - title: "patrick-debois" + - title: "talk-8" type: talk date: 2025-04-30T17:00:00-05:00 start_time: "11:20"