The 3-day event filled with knowledge and networking opportunities

November 12-14, 2015

Ameristar Casino & Resort
One Ameristar Blvd
St. Charles, MO 63301 (Map)

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Software Career


3 Simple Things for Increased Productivity

You want to be more productive, but in the world of cellphones, instant messaging, social networks and cube life, it can be tough. In this session, you'll learn how to get more than 15 minutes of actu ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Michael Eaton

Topics: Software Career  


Career Development - State of the St. Louis IT Market

What the current local conditions are of the St. Louis IT Market and guidelines for directing your career to the level you are seeking. ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: John Maglione

Topics: Software Career  


Carpe Diem

Seize the day in everything that you do. This course talks about embracing what comes naturally to each of us and using it to create and grown your daily success. This course will talk to how attitu ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Katherine White

Topics: Software Career  


Coder Careers: Leaders, Managers and Guides

Being a developer (or analyst or tester) is a very different role than managing fellow developers (or analysts or testers). In this session we will explore: 1. Do you really want to be a manager? ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Melissa Green

Topics: Software Career  


From Introvert to International Speaker in Two Years or Less

Why do people speak at conferences? And how do they get started in the first place? Rest assured, the barriers to entry are surprisingly low and the benefits are immense. Get into major conferences, ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Cory House

Topics: Software Career  


Gender Imbalance in the Science and Tech World

It's no secret that the science and technology world today is dominated by men. Fortunately, over the past few years there has been an uprising of awareness and progress in efforts to balance the fiel ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Haz Parakrama

Topics: Software Career  


How to be a Six Figure Developer

Software and website developers are in extremely high demand and rates continue to climb, but many developers have not yet realized their potential. In this session we'll work together to measure ... more

Level: Advanced

Speaker: Gaines Kergosien

Topics: Software Career  


How to Succeed in OSS Without Really Trying

Let's not kid ourselves - OSS is fun to create but that's really just the beginning. In order to have a truly successful OSS project, it requires discipline, sometimes years so. I've been lucky enough ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Jimmy Bogard

Topics: Software Career  


Lessons Learned from Working Remotely: No Pants Required

Stuck in a cube and want to convince your boss to let you work remotely? Already working remotely and struggling to be productive? What are some things you can do to make life easier as a lone(ly) dev ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Michael Eaton

Topics: Software Career  


Own Your Own Career – Advice from a Veteran Consultant

I have witnessed or committed many mistakes during my decades of consulting. I will pack into this presentation as much advice as I can about managing your career and your customer as you traverse the ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: David Giard

Topics: Software Career  


Share your passions with others using podcasts

Sure some podcasts such as the awesome Dot Net Rocks show have been around for 10+ years, but that does not mean you have to just sit back and be a consumer, become a producer! In this session, you ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Kevin Harvell

Topics: Software Career  


Sincerely, Allan: Tales of a Woman in Tech

As a 15+ year veteran of the startup world, including over 5 years designing and managing online game properties for EA, SOE, Disney, THQ and others, I've had an interesting perspective on life, the u ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Heather Wilde

Topics: Software Career  


Soft Skills - the new required skill to succeed

Technical skills are not the only skills required to be successful in this industry. Creating software is a social activity. Understanding and adapting to the environment and culture is vital in your ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Jenissa Moore

Topics: Software Career  


Soft Skills in a Professional Environment

This course will cover what soft skills actually are and how they help to build a person professionally and technically. It will cover important soft skills that will best influence and assist in the ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Katherine White

Topics: Software Career  


The Business Side of Starting Your Business

Starting a business is a dream for many professionals, and IT pros are no exception. The draw of independence, growth, and profit potential are all appealing to the right kind of individual. Indeed be ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Jeff Strauss

Topics: Software Career  


What Should I Learn Next? Owning the Tech Adoption Curve

Today, more than ever, we’re overwhelmed with a seemingly endless list of technologies to consider. Frameworks, libraries, and even languages come and go at such a furious pace that no individual can ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Cory House

Topics: Development Practices   Software Career  


Why A Ten-Billion-Dollar Snapchat Is Good News For You: Knowing and Getting Your Market Value

Don't we love to talk about the latest twenty-something overnight Internet billionaires, and their apps worth so much on paper, in stock, for cash, or even in trade for countless strands of bright, sh ... more

Level: Beginner

Speaker: Jeff McKenzie

Topics: Software Career