Being an awesome telecommuter may look easy but it is hard work. At this SXSW 2017 Meet up join us to share ideas, learn tips and tricks on how to be an effective & productive remote employee!

1. NO PANTS REQUIRED!
TELECOMMUTING LIKE A BOSS
Maytal Dahan
#telecommutingboss
SXSW 2017
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2. WHO AM I?
 Maytal Dahan
 I’ve been working remotely in a variety of yoga pants for the past 14+ years
 Successfully telecommute from Los Angeles as a Software Engineer at the Texas Advanced
Computing Center at UT Austin
 Manage the Portal and Gateway Infrastructure group remotely
 Lead and manage multiple large scale projects with a diverse team both locally at UT Austin and
around the world

3. HOW DO I TELECOMMUTE LIKE A BOSS?
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4. WHO ARE YOU?
 Interesting in learning how to manage from afar?
 Learn how to be the best boss remotely
 Interested in telecommuting?
 It is more than just working in your PJs on the couch
 Learn how to pitch the idea to your boss
 Already telecommuting?
 Share ideas on how you manage your day
 Learn about how to be more productive
 Collaborate with others on ideas to maintain accountability and
visibility

5. WHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH?
 A chance to meet lots of cool folks that also telecommute
 A sense of confidence on how to be the best remote employee you can be
 Ideas on how to improve your productivity
 Suggestions on how to manage your projects and members of your team
 Tools and tips to ensure you are just as heard and seen as any other employee in your
company

6. Questions, Advice, Discussion feel free to contact me! maytal@tacc.utexas.edu
@maytaldahan
Texas Advanced Computing Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Powering Discoveries that Change the World
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THANK YOU