Luke Kanies Keynote: Nearly a Decade of Puppet: What We've Learned and Where ...Puppet
The document discusses Luke Kanies' presentation at PuppetConf 2015 about the nearly decade of experience with Puppet, what has been learned, and where Puppet is headed next. The presentation covered topics like configuration management, node management, application management, operational management, and included demonstrations. Kanies invited audience questions to be submitted for a Q&A session the following day.
How to Evaluate an API Without Writing a Line of Codeduvander
We all know there are thousands of APIs we could use, so how do you decide whether to take the time to integrate with one? API veteran Adam DuVander takes you through the areas you should consider, questions you should ask, and some tests you could run. All before writing a single line of code for your application.
The document discusses how open mapping APIs should be and different perspectives on this issue. It mentions several existing mapping APIs and wrapper APIs that allow using different mapping services. Some opinions expressed are that wrapper APIs are useful for developers, standards should focus on common functionality while allowing for innovation, and that standards should be driven by developer and business demand rather than committees. The document asks the reader for their view on how open mapping APIs should be.
This short document promotes the creation of presentations using Haiku Deck, an online presentation tool. It displays 4 stock photos with captions crediting the photographers. The final sentence encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by uploading it to SlideShare.
This document summarizes a presentation aimed at convincing an architect to use APIs. It discusses controlling APIs, reliability through transparency and status updates, securing systems and data access, and ensuring longevity despite inevitable API shutdowns. The conclusion is that providing necessary control, transparency about reliability, strong security practices, and accepting limits to longevity can convince the architect to use APIs, especially by continuing an open dialogue.
Building web and mobile applications is easier now than ever before. Adopt the architecture of building on APIs and cloud services and 80% of your project will be completed before you start. This talk tracks the history of APIs through mashup mayhem, an openness backlash and to a future where regular people will ask for APIs. Immersed in APIs since 2009, Adam DuVander will share stories of API success and failure. As he looks to the future, Adam will share how the hundred year-old principles of an Italian economist are about to make the lives of today’s creative technologists really interesting.
We all know APIs need great documentation, but that’s only one piece of a complete content strategy to support your API. You need sample applications, tutorials, blog posts, and other types of content published on a regular basis. And you likely need it from a developer’s perspective, so you can help them learn, trust your company, and hopefully use your API.
Luke Kanies Keynote: Nearly a Decade of Puppet: What We've Learned and Where ...Puppet
The document discusses Luke Kanies' presentation at PuppetConf 2015 about the nearly decade of experience with Puppet, what has been learned, and where Puppet is headed next. The presentation covered topics like configuration management, node management, application management, operational management, and included demonstrations. Kanies invited audience questions to be submitted for a Q&A session the following day.
How to Evaluate an API Without Writing a Line of Codeduvander
We all know there are thousands of APIs we could use, so how do you decide whether to take the time to integrate with one? API veteran Adam DuVander takes you through the areas you should consider, questions you should ask, and some tests you could run. All before writing a single line of code for your application.
The document discusses how open mapping APIs should be and different perspectives on this issue. It mentions several existing mapping APIs and wrapper APIs that allow using different mapping services. Some opinions expressed are that wrapper APIs are useful for developers, standards should focus on common functionality while allowing for innovation, and that standards should be driven by developer and business demand rather than committees. The document asks the reader for their view on how open mapping APIs should be.
This short document promotes the creation of presentations using Haiku Deck, an online presentation tool. It displays 4 stock photos with captions crediting the photographers. The final sentence encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by uploading it to SlideShare.
This document summarizes a presentation aimed at convincing an architect to use APIs. It discusses controlling APIs, reliability through transparency and status updates, securing systems and data access, and ensuring longevity despite inevitable API shutdowns. The conclusion is that providing necessary control, transparency about reliability, strong security practices, and accepting limits to longevity can convince the architect to use APIs, especially by continuing an open dialogue.
Building web and mobile applications is easier now than ever before. Adopt the architecture of building on APIs and cloud services and 80% of your project will be completed before you start. This talk tracks the history of APIs through mashup mayhem, an openness backlash and to a future where regular people will ask for APIs. Immersed in APIs since 2009, Adam DuVander will share stories of API success and failure. As he looks to the future, Adam will share how the hundred year-old principles of an Italian economist are about to make the lives of today’s creative technologists really interesting.
We all know APIs need great documentation, but that’s only one piece of a complete content strategy to support your API. You need sample applications, tutorials, blog posts, and other types of content published on a regular basis. And you likely need it from a developer’s perspective, so you can help them learn, trust your company, and hopefully use your API.
The document proposes an idea for "Party on wheels" to make long distance travel more entertaining. However, the business model is not well developed. While entertainment during travel could enhance the experience, most travelers' main priority is reaching their destination safely and on time. Additionally, many travelers already bring their own entertainment like music players or books. The document does not clearly outline how the business would make money or what unique benefits it offers travelers. Further refinement of the target customer and business model is needed to validate the idea.
Want to have a brief podcast fly over? What is a podcast? Could you create one? What does it mean for your business? Does podcasting even make sense for what you're doing as a business. Check out a few of our favorites and why we like them.
For a deep dive into podcasting, check out the links in our presentation or check out #IdeaFactoryCHA.
This document discusses navigating change in today's rapidly shifting digital world. Some key points made include:
- Hierarchy is dying and empowered individuals can have more impact than large organizations.
- Culture and relationships are increasingly important as technology democratizes information. Trusting relationships will be critical currency going forward.
- Both global connections and local relevance matter; local organic solutions often have the most impact. Cooperation tends to achieve more than competition.
- Individuals should pursue their potential, lead themselves, and be bold in driving change rather than waiting for approval from authorities.
Session 4 - Developing Open Source Software - The LessonsJonathan Field
Index Data have found that projects where open-source software is seen simply as a cheaper alternative to a proprietary solution rarely reach such satisfactory conclusions as those where the method of working takes advantage of the open-source approach. The principles described in this talk will be illustrated by real-world examples drawn from actual experiences.
Some thoughts on entrepreneurship for Masters students at HEC Entrepreneurship / Master: why not to start a business, some supposedly good ideas if you do, how to get up and running fast.
By Laurent Kretz / http://laurentk.com
Getting Git with Atlassian Stash - Choose Your Own Adventure - WEBINARServiceRocket
We conducted a webinar to discuss how software companies are using enterprise software training to grow their businesses. Training sometimes gets a bad wrap as a cost center when, in fact, it can be a strategic means for growing an early stage enterprise software company, especially those that are preparing to cross the chasm. Whether it is helping to drive qualified leads or directly adding revenue through training sales, software companies can build and run a training department that contributes to growth. This is a copy of the presentation slide used in the webinar.
The "best" text-to-speech (TTS) software can vary depending on individual needs and preferences. However, there are several popular TTS software options that are often regarded as top choices in the industry.
So, You Wannna Be a CTO - Romain Cochet WithTheBest
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of a CTO for an IoT startup. It notes that as CTO, you will need to build a connected product without knowing exactly how yet, and then sell it without knowing who the customers will be or what they will want. It outlines the various stages an IoT startup goes through from prototyping to scaling production. As CTO, you will be responsible for all technical aspects including developing the brand/ecommerce site, mobile app, backend servers, operating system/firmware, electronics, and final product design. The role requires expertise in many different technologies and involves managing both technical and business challenges. It concludes that being a CTO for an IoT startup is a very
This document provides guidance on ways to improve business value delivery using Scrum. It discusses holding a priority poker planning session to assign business value points and calculate the return on investment for each user story. Having clear goals, enabling specifications, definition of ready criteria, and business value engineering processes are recommended. Applying the Pareto principle by focusing on the highest value stories first through minimum marketable feature sets and faster releases is advised. Conducting agile release planning and continuously refactoring the release plan is also suggested to improve learning and business value delivery.
Berkeley Entrepreneurship class - Winter 2012Edith Yeung
The document provides guidance on developing an effective business pitch, including key components such as describing the problem being solved, the proposed solution, business model, marketing strategy, competition, management team, and financial projections. It emphasizes conveying the value proposition, how the company will make money and reach customers, and establishing credibility through the team and current status/timeline.
This document summarizes a startup company based in Aizu, Japan that was launched in 2015. The company, called FaBo, provides prototyping tools to help turn ideas into real prototypes quickly through a process of making, testing, failing, and remaking. FaBo's tools include many modular electronic bricks for analog, digital, and wireless functions that can be combined to create prototypes, as well as an open source hardware platform and starter kits available for $100.
Tips on mounting a successful Video Game Kickstarter, from Payload Studios founder Russ Clarke - with reference to TerraTech, which raised £39,000 in July 2014
ENGAGE Your Employees Through Social Media (PRSA Dallas Morning Keynote)Chris Baccus
AT&T has been engaging employees through internal social media since 2007. They launched an internal social network called tSpace for collaboration, file sharing and knowledge management. Over time, they learned the importance of addressing legal concerns upfront and allowing open participation from employees. Usage of tSpace and social media among AT&T employees has grown significantly in recent years, with increases in things like member counts, tweets and file sharing. AT&T provides guidance on appropriate social media use through standards and education, while aiming to sync up their internal experience with how employees use consumer social platforms externally.
Inbound 2018 Recap: Product Design and Email AutomationJaxzenMarketing
The document provides information about an upcoming HubSpot user group meeting in Austin, Texas. It includes an agenda for the meeting with times and topics, introduces the two speakers who will discuss inbound marketing best practices and email automation, encourages joining a Facebook group for Austin HubSpot marketers, and requests feedback through a post-meeting survey.
Class 2: Introduction to web technology entrepreneurship allanchao
This document provides an agenda for a startup consulting session on website development. It covers topics like domain registration, email, web hosting, content management systems, and the differences between building a small business website versus a web application. It emphasizes that building a new web application from scratch requires significantly more effort and resources than using an existing content management system or website builder. The session aims to educate attendees on the various components involved in planning and launching a new website or software product.
F10 is a nonprofit FinTech incubator and accelerator located in Zurich, Switzerland. It provides a 6-month program to help early-stage FinTech startups develop products, launch MVPs, and find customers. The program includes lessons, workshops, mentorship, and CHF 15,000 in reimbursements. Startups work towards milestones and pitch to investors at the end. To apply, startups submit applications by April 28th and the top 50 are selected for interviews. The top 15 teams are ultimately accepted into the accelerator program which begins July 3rd.
This document provides guidance on pitching a startup, including how to craft elevator pitches and investor pitch decks. It recommends framing pitches around a simple story and using familiar concepts to describe the startup. For elevator pitches, it suggests including the high concept, problem, solution, business model, traction, team, competitive advantage, and a call to action. For investor decks, it outlines a 10-12 slide format covering the team, problem, solution, value proposition, competition, progress, market size, exit strategy, funding request, and milestones. The document emphasizes practicing pitches and seeking feedback to improve delivery.
Starting a business as engineers: algorithms aren't everythingAlja Isakovic
What are startups and other lessons learned from starting tech companies. The slides are for a lecture aimed at computer science students, delivered in March 2019.
Getting funded like squirrels do with squirrelsFlorin Muresan
1. The document discusses how to get investments for a startup by networking strategically like playing a game. It involves identifying different investor groups and connectors as characters on a game board and accruing points through in-person meetings, emails, social media engagement, and other networking activities.
2. The author describes how they got their startup Squirrly funded, including having prior experience and initiatives, understanding customers, creating a lean canvas, focusing on customer needs not just technology, and emphasizing excellent user experience.
3. Playing the networking game consistently is advocated to increase chances of getting investments, as many 2012 investments in Cluj, Romania were the result of well-placed networking.
This document provides an agenda and schedule for a Money20/20 event taking place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On Friday there is a happy hour from 8-9 PM. On Saturday, activities include registration from 9-12 PM, breakfast from 9-11 AM, opening announcements at 11 AM, sponsor and attendee pitches from 11-12 PM, lunch from 12-2 PM, sponsor breakout sessions from 1-4:30 PM, dinner from 6-8 PM, and a pitch workshop at 8 PM. On Sunday activities include breakfast from 6:30-8:30 AM and coding ending at 11 AM. The event includes prizes for the winning teams.
The document proposes an idea for "Party on wheels" to make long distance travel more entertaining. However, the business model is not well developed. While entertainment during travel could enhance the experience, most travelers' main priority is reaching their destination safely and on time. Additionally, many travelers already bring their own entertainment like music players or books. The document does not clearly outline how the business would make money or what unique benefits it offers travelers. Further refinement of the target customer and business model is needed to validate the idea.
Want to have a brief podcast fly over? What is a podcast? Could you create one? What does it mean for your business? Does podcasting even make sense for what you're doing as a business. Check out a few of our favorites and why we like them.
For a deep dive into podcasting, check out the links in our presentation or check out #IdeaFactoryCHA.
This document discusses navigating change in today's rapidly shifting digital world. Some key points made include:
- Hierarchy is dying and empowered individuals can have more impact than large organizations.
- Culture and relationships are increasingly important as technology democratizes information. Trusting relationships will be critical currency going forward.
- Both global connections and local relevance matter; local organic solutions often have the most impact. Cooperation tends to achieve more than competition.
- Individuals should pursue their potential, lead themselves, and be bold in driving change rather than waiting for approval from authorities.
Session 4 - Developing Open Source Software - The LessonsJonathan Field
Index Data have found that projects where open-source software is seen simply as a cheaper alternative to a proprietary solution rarely reach such satisfactory conclusions as those where the method of working takes advantage of the open-source approach. The principles described in this talk will be illustrated by real-world examples drawn from actual experiences.
Some thoughts on entrepreneurship for Masters students at HEC Entrepreneurship / Master: why not to start a business, some supposedly good ideas if you do, how to get up and running fast.
By Laurent Kretz / http://laurentk.com
Getting Git with Atlassian Stash - Choose Your Own Adventure - WEBINARServiceRocket
We conducted a webinar to discuss how software companies are using enterprise software training to grow their businesses. Training sometimes gets a bad wrap as a cost center when, in fact, it can be a strategic means for growing an early stage enterprise software company, especially those that are preparing to cross the chasm. Whether it is helping to drive qualified leads or directly adding revenue through training sales, software companies can build and run a training department that contributes to growth. This is a copy of the presentation slide used in the webinar.
The "best" text-to-speech (TTS) software can vary depending on individual needs and preferences. However, there are several popular TTS software options that are often regarded as top choices in the industry.
So, You Wannna Be a CTO - Romain Cochet WithTheBest
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of a CTO for an IoT startup. It notes that as CTO, you will need to build a connected product without knowing exactly how yet, and then sell it without knowing who the customers will be or what they will want. It outlines the various stages an IoT startup goes through from prototyping to scaling production. As CTO, you will be responsible for all technical aspects including developing the brand/ecommerce site, mobile app, backend servers, operating system/firmware, electronics, and final product design. The role requires expertise in many different technologies and involves managing both technical and business challenges. It concludes that being a CTO for an IoT startup is a very
This document provides guidance on ways to improve business value delivery using Scrum. It discusses holding a priority poker planning session to assign business value points and calculate the return on investment for each user story. Having clear goals, enabling specifications, definition of ready criteria, and business value engineering processes are recommended. Applying the Pareto principle by focusing on the highest value stories first through minimum marketable feature sets and faster releases is advised. Conducting agile release planning and continuously refactoring the release plan is also suggested to improve learning and business value delivery.
Berkeley Entrepreneurship class - Winter 2012Edith Yeung
The document provides guidance on developing an effective business pitch, including key components such as describing the problem being solved, the proposed solution, business model, marketing strategy, competition, management team, and financial projections. It emphasizes conveying the value proposition, how the company will make money and reach customers, and establishing credibility through the team and current status/timeline.
This document summarizes a startup company based in Aizu, Japan that was launched in 2015. The company, called FaBo, provides prototyping tools to help turn ideas into real prototypes quickly through a process of making, testing, failing, and remaking. FaBo's tools include many modular electronic bricks for analog, digital, and wireless functions that can be combined to create prototypes, as well as an open source hardware platform and starter kits available for $100.
Tips on mounting a successful Video Game Kickstarter, from Payload Studios founder Russ Clarke - with reference to TerraTech, which raised £39,000 in July 2014
ENGAGE Your Employees Through Social Media (PRSA Dallas Morning Keynote)Chris Baccus
AT&T has been engaging employees through internal social media since 2007. They launched an internal social network called tSpace for collaboration, file sharing and knowledge management. Over time, they learned the importance of addressing legal concerns upfront and allowing open participation from employees. Usage of tSpace and social media among AT&T employees has grown significantly in recent years, with increases in things like member counts, tweets and file sharing. AT&T provides guidance on appropriate social media use through standards and education, while aiming to sync up their internal experience with how employees use consumer social platforms externally.
Inbound 2018 Recap: Product Design and Email AutomationJaxzenMarketing
The document provides information about an upcoming HubSpot user group meeting in Austin, Texas. It includes an agenda for the meeting with times and topics, introduces the two speakers who will discuss inbound marketing best practices and email automation, encourages joining a Facebook group for Austin HubSpot marketers, and requests feedback through a post-meeting survey.
Class 2: Introduction to web technology entrepreneurship allanchao
This document provides an agenda for a startup consulting session on website development. It covers topics like domain registration, email, web hosting, content management systems, and the differences between building a small business website versus a web application. It emphasizes that building a new web application from scratch requires significantly more effort and resources than using an existing content management system or website builder. The session aims to educate attendees on the various components involved in planning and launching a new website or software product.
F10 is a nonprofit FinTech incubator and accelerator located in Zurich, Switzerland. It provides a 6-month program to help early-stage FinTech startups develop products, launch MVPs, and find customers. The program includes lessons, workshops, mentorship, and CHF 15,000 in reimbursements. Startups work towards milestones and pitch to investors at the end. To apply, startups submit applications by April 28th and the top 50 are selected for interviews. The top 15 teams are ultimately accepted into the accelerator program which begins July 3rd.
This document provides guidance on pitching a startup, including how to craft elevator pitches and investor pitch decks. It recommends framing pitches around a simple story and using familiar concepts to describe the startup. For elevator pitches, it suggests including the high concept, problem, solution, business model, traction, team, competitive advantage, and a call to action. For investor decks, it outlines a 10-12 slide format covering the team, problem, solution, value proposition, competition, progress, market size, exit strategy, funding request, and milestones. The document emphasizes practicing pitches and seeking feedback to improve delivery.
Starting a business as engineers: algorithms aren't everythingAlja Isakovic
What are startups and other lessons learned from starting tech companies. The slides are for a lecture aimed at computer science students, delivered in March 2019.
Getting funded like squirrels do with squirrelsFlorin Muresan
1. The document discusses how to get investments for a startup by networking strategically like playing a game. It involves identifying different investor groups and connectors as characters on a game board and accruing points through in-person meetings, emails, social media engagement, and other networking activities.
2. The author describes how they got their startup Squirrly funded, including having prior experience and initiatives, understanding customers, creating a lean canvas, focusing on customer needs not just technology, and emphasizing excellent user experience.
3. Playing the networking game consistently is advocated to increase chances of getting investments, as many 2012 investments in Cluj, Romania were the result of well-placed networking.
This document provides an agenda and schedule for a Money20/20 event taking place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On Friday there is a happy hour from 8-9 PM. On Saturday, activities include registration from 9-12 PM, breakfast from 9-11 AM, opening announcements at 11 AM, sponsor and attendee pitches from 11-12 PM, lunch from 12-2 PM, sponsor breakout sessions from 1-4:30 PM, dinner from 6-8 PM, and a pitch workshop at 8 PM. On Sunday activities include breakfast from 6:30-8:30 AM and coding ending at 11 AM. The event includes prizes for the winning teams.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
In the intricate tapestry of life, connections serve as the vibrant threads that weave together opportunities, experiences, and growth. Whether in personal or professional spheres, the ability to forge meaningful connections opens doors to a multitude of possibilities, propelling individuals toward success and fulfillment.
Eirini is an HR professional with strong passion for technology and semiconductors industry in particular. She started her career as a software recruiter in 2012, and developed an interest for business development, talent enablement and innovation which later got her setting up the concept of Software Community Management in ASML, and to Developer Relations today. She holds a bachelor degree in Lifelong Learning and an MBA specialised in Strategic Human Resources Management. She is a world citizen, having grown up in Greece, she studied and kickstarted her career in The Netherlands and can currently be found in Santa Clara, CA.
A Guide to a Winning Interview June 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar is an in-depth review of the interview process. Preparation is a key element to acing an interview. Learn the best approaches from the initial phone screen to the face-to-face meeting with the hiring manager. You will hear great answers to several standard questions, including the dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself”.
Success is often not achievable without facing and overcoming obstacles along the way. To reach our goals and achieve success, it is important to understand and resolve the obstacles that come in our way.
In this article, we will discuss the various obstacles that hinder success, strategies to overcome them, and examples of individuals who have successfully surmounted their obstacles.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.