If you're primarily a developer looking to sharpen your entrepreneurial skills (a "Developer-Entrepreneur", if you will), or an Entrepreneur looking to sharpen your development skills (an "Entrepreneur-Developer", if you will), then this post is for you.
My friend Steve and I are starting a new local Philly conference for, you guessed it, Developer-Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneur-Developers: Philly Merge. The idea is pretty simple: Take these two types of people, put them in a room together, give them some opportunities to learn and network, and let magic happen. Whether you've got no idea where to start, or you're already bootstrapped and just want to get tips from local pro's, join us on July 15th at Wharton to fill in the blanks.
July 15th at Wharton
We've got content lined up from local attorneys, accountants, business consultants -- and yes, software developers. We'll provide lunch and snacks throughout the day. We're even thinking about lining up something social but almost entirely unrelated, like an Eniac tour (no promises!). And what's it going to cost you? $29 bucks.
Tickets are on sale now!
It's going down on Friday, July 15th, at the University of Pennsylvania (Huntsman Hall). I'll be there. Will you?
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June 08 2011
Woot, more resumé fodder! [Note to my employer: Not that I'm looking! ;)]
Today I found out that I'm among those selected to join the Adobe Community Professionals program (formerly Community Experts, aka A.C.E. -- but there was a conflict with Adobe Certified Experts, thus the change).
I took over as manager of Philly CFUG last October, and through that I've been working on my stage-freight and hopefully helping the Philly CF community start to re-awaken. I'm working on my own presentations, submitting topics for conferences and CFUG meetings, and still working as a copy editor for FAQU, which I personally hope finds a way to get back into print as the economy stabilizes.
2010 is going to be a great year. I'm just glad I get to go along for the ride.
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January 19 2010
I was hoping to have more time to get my ducks in a row before making an official announcement, but something's come up with a sense of urgency, so I'm just going to kind of unload on you. Sorry about that.
I'm taking over as the manager of the Philly CFUG. I'm still working out the details of organizing our next meeting, but in the meantime I've setup a Twitter account, should you care to follow it.
Now, on to more pressing matters. I just posted this to the PhillyCFUG blog, and it went out via email to the blog subscribers. I figure it can't hurt to cross-post it here as well.
Automated Financial Systems, in Exton, is looking for a ColdFusion developer for immediate assistance. Some experience in server administration would be a bonus.
They don't have an in-house resource for ColdFusion development, but have an immediate need to address errors that their website is generating, as well as a security issue; and they hope to have these problems addressed by Wednesday of next week - November 4th.
In addition, they would like assistance upgrading from an older version of ColdFusion (they think 5) to version 7.
Contact Jerry ThompSon via email (JThompSon@afsvision.com) or via mobile phone (610-496-1456).
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October 29 2009
The Wharton School of Business, where I work, currently has multiple ColdFusion developer positions open. One of them is even on my team.
The work is challenging and engaging, you'll work with several other ColdFusion developers, the clients -- ivy league professors, students, and staff -- have high expectations, the pay and benefits are competitive if not superior, and the work conditions are excellent (Example: free Starbucks coffee).
If that sounds like the kind of development shop you want to work for, and you're in the greater Philadelphia area (or willing to relocate) then you should check out our job postings. (Search for "ColdFusion" in the description field)
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October 06 2009
