Led by Google Developer Group Twin Cities, DevFestMN brings together developers, designers and technology enthusiasts across the Midwest for an informative and hands-on one-day conference. We’re proud to have multiple current and former Nerds play a part in this year’s event planning, including three of our Nerds who will be leading sessions throughout the day.
The event is run entirely by GDG-TC volunteers in partnership with Google. As an active GDG-TC organizer, this is Principal Software Engineer Patrick Fuentes’ second year on the event planning committee. Last year he created an event app and has been working on this year’s version alongside UX Nerd Russell Ahrens and Nerdery alumni Bryan Herbst and Chris Black.
Learn more about The Nerdery’s DevFest speakers, and view registration information, below. We hope to see you there!
Richard Banasiak, Senior Software Engineer
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Making Friends with Google Nearby
Google Nearby is an easy-to-implement, device agnostic set of APIs for discovering other devices around you using Bluetooth, WiFi and Ultrasound networking technology. This workshop will give you a brief introduction to the Nearby APIs and how to enable them in your Google Developer account. Then we’ll dive in and create an app that can discover other Nearby app users and exchange P2P data with them.
Laboratory classroom, 10-11 a.m.
Sarah Olson, Senior Software Engineer
The Science Behind Sexism: How Unconscious Bias Hinders Diversity in Tech
Biases are the unconscious judgments and decisions you make every day, without even realizing what you’re doing. While biases can be helpful in life-threatening situations where quick responses are necessary, these same biases produce a harmful impact on employee diversity. Learn more about unconscious bias, what you can do to combat its negative effects, and how to improve diversity at your workplace.
Laboratory classroom, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ben Dolmar, Technology Manager
How to Speak Designer
Designers and developers need to work well together to make a good app. However, some of the most frustrating interactions on a project happen when these two groups can’t communicate effectively with each other. This talk will cover tactics for developers to effectively collaborate with designers to create assets that will make both sides happy.
Small auditorium, 3-4 p.m.
Event details:
When: Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Where: University of St. Thomas – Schulze Hall
Cost: $25 ($15 for students)
Register here.
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