March 2019
Web Devs: Craft CMS
Craft CMS is a content management system published by Pixel & Tonic that tries to make life easy for both developers and content editors. Many other CMSs tend to give more priority over one of these groups than the other. Craft tries to handle both sides of the equation by giving a fantastic editing experience while at the same time integrating seamlessly with modern developer tools. We'll go over how to start a new Craft project, how to set up…
Find out more »WIT: International Women’s Day Celebration
Join Springfield Women in Tech & Women Techmakers Springfield in a celebration of International Women's Day! This event will kick off at 5pm with socialization, drinks, and food. At 530pm we will begin a hands-on workshop (so bring your laptops, or pair up with friends!) with guided instruction. Around 7pm we will hear from a panel of local women speakers about their experiences in their fields. This event is open to all as a celebration of women!
Find out more »Agile: Using Agile in Digital Agencies
Mike Winterthieme,from Ten Foot Table incorporated, will lead a discussion on Using Agile in Digital Agencies, followed by discussion about the topic. We will also serve food. Be sure to join us!
Find out more »April 2019
Cybersecurity: Navigating Mobile Carrier Privacy Policies
You've just received your mobile carrier's privacy policy in the mail. Is now the right time to opt in or out of your personal data usage? How long will this take? How hard can it be? At this month's Cyber Security workshop, you wait no longer! Bring your lunch, laptop and mobile carrier access credentials. We'll walk through updating your user privacy opt-outs and discuss what we discover in your mobile privacy policy. Bring a friend (free to attend -…
Find out more »Agile: Meeting
We will meet Friday, April 19 in the Biz 417 room at the eFactory. Topic will be decided at a later date--I am posting a poll to generate ideas.
Find out more »May 2019
WIT: Pivoting In Your Career
Pivoting in your career: as we change and grow, so do our career aspirations. What does it mean to define and pursue your passion? How do you implement a daily strategy to accomplish your future career aspirations while building on your existing skills and experiences? Sarah Evans will discuss techniques and thought processes that have been helpful in her career transitions. “The path between A and B is a zig zag line” Sarah's presentation will begin at 6:30pm in the…
Find out more »Agile: Certifications
This month we will be in the BKD room inside the eFactory on Friday, May 10 from noon to 1:00 PM. Food will be provided. Our topic will be Agile Certifications and we will hear from members of our group who have obtained a certification, such as the PMI-ACP or the Certified Scrum Master certifications among others.
Find out more »Cybersecurity: Everyday IoT Privacy
In an Internet of Things (IoT) discussion, Bill Dorman will help attendees understand the risk, rewards and best security practices for personal IoT device privacy when living in an always connected world. Bill brings to this discussion his experience with IoT connected devices; he has managed the design and back-end infrastructure for his employer's IP cameras, NVRs and cellular modules for the last 8 years. Bring a friend (free to attend - no registration required), and bring your own lunch.…
Find out more »Pitch Contest
Don't miss your chance to watch local founders pitch their business ideas for a $5,000 cash prize! Founders will have five minutes to deliver their best pitch, followed by three minutes of Q&A with our judging panel. Founders and attendees will relax over beverages from Mother's Brewing Company while judges deliberate and ultimately announce the winner of this year's $5,000 cash prize, presented by RMI. We're excited to feature a great group of presenters, including: Danny Collins, 37 North Expeditions:…
Find out more »June 2019
ISACA SheLeadsTech Luncheon
You may be surprised to learn that you--yes, you! -- have what it takes for a career in tech. Sherry Coker, co-founder of the Mid-America Technology Alliance and workforce education pro at OTC is going to take you on a little journey to explore the career choices of a few women in the Springfield Tech scene and their paths to becoming technology ninjas. You may be surprised to learn that a degree in Computer Science is not required and that…
Find out more »eFactory: June Art Party
Experience art and music on both floors of the efactory during our June Art Party + Francois Lariviere Pop-Up Show. The efactory's second story will be transformed into an immersive art experience curated by Francois Lariviere. Experience live music, live art, virtual reality, and the work of Francois Lariviere + nearly a dozen other collaborating artists. The first floor of the building features art from the following: Meike Aton Jeff Broekhoven Hannah Bunch Craig Coenen Fried Design Studio LaDonna Greiner…
Find out more »WIT: Untraditional Paths to Tech Panel
Join us in the CoxHealth room for a panel discussion surrounding breaking into tech without a CS degree. Panelists include: *** Myke Bates - Myke is the co-founder and CTO of Hearo Technologies, a conference speaker, and founder of the SGF Web Devs group. With over a decade of experience, his work spans from brands you see in your local grocery store to video chat apps and a movie quoting mobile app. Located in Springfield, MO, he is hellbent on…
Find out more »ISACA Chapter Luncheon (Springfield Missouri)
INFRAGARD KANSAS CITY MEMBER ALLIANCE - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (SPRINGFIELD, MO) *To RSVP please select this event from the list of events on the link provided. When: Jun 20, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (CT) General Membership Meeting Thursday, June 20th, 2019 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 3861 East Stan Musial Drive Springfield, Missouri 65809 Agenda 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Registration/Networking 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance/Safety Brief 9:15 AM…
Find out more »Let’s Learn C++
Let's get together and learn C++ in this 10 week meetup! While working in a classroom environment we can learn together, troubleshoot, and grow our programming skills. C++ is a great programming language to learn for all kinds of areas like robotics, video games, web browsers like Google Chrome, and operating systems. To learn more about the many uses of C++, check out this website: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-c-plus-plus We will be utilizing Codecademy's "Learn C++" program, which is a 20 hour program.…
Find out more »July 2019
Agile: Sprint Planning
Our next meeting is Friday, July 12, featuring the main topic of Sprint Planning. How do you ensure your sprints start off on the right foot and your team is ready to deliver from the outset? Discuss Sprint Planning and whatever is on your mind related to Agile at this next meeting, at which food will also be provided.
Find out more »August 2019
WIT: Pair Programming
Join us for a talk on WWT's Pair Programming, presented by Ben Pomerenke, in the CoxHealth room at The eFactory. Software development is hard and even harder when you're all alone. At World Wide Technology (WWT) we strive not only to master the art of software development but do it in a way that increases innovation, productivity, reliability and team health. One way we do that is with Pair Programming. Ben Pomerenke, Software Developer and long time practitioner, would like…
Find out more »eFactory: Demo Day for Cohort 4
Hear major announcements and exciting next steps from the five companies in Cohort 4 of the efactory accelerator at Demo Day on Monday, August 12. Cohort 4 participants include: Collaboarator Collaboarator is a social media platform that allows music artists to write a music embedded post for everyone within a certain GPS distance to see, collaborate on, or buy. Listeners and collaborators can also find posts via a trending, following, or competition feed. Compatio Compat.io is a software solution that…
Find out more »Cybersecurity: Blockchain
The discussion is led by Nathan Pilley, (BKD CPAs & Advisors). Join us as we baseline the basics of how blockchain works and its core concepts. We'll also dive into emerging technologies and possible benefits of these newer applications for business blockchain. OPEN TO ALL! Bring a friend (free to attend - no registration required), and bring your own lunch. https://www.facebook.com/events/567184313812786/
Find out more »Agile: Kanban Flow
Our topic is Kanban Flow, or what steps you can take to achieve optimal flow within Kanban to make sure your team is operating at the highest capacity. Bring your experiences with Kanban and share them with the group. Food will be provided.
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