Volunteer Technologist

Apr 01 2024 13 ep. 26 mins 4
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Many who are technically inclined voluntarily put their skills to use outside of their primary job. Come explore the variety of ways people freely give of their technical skill and the technologies involved.

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Community Health Through CHAOSS with Anita Ihuman

Apr 01 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, I have a conversation with Anita Ihuman, a developer advocate and technical writer in Nigeria. Anita shares her experiences and insights from her volunteer work in open source communities, particularly her involvement in the CHAOSS and Layer 5 communities. We dive into Anita's contributions to community management, onboarding, documentation, and diversity, equity,

Uncovering the Stories Behind Memorial Benches with Terrence Eden

Mar 01 2024 22 mins  
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Behind-The-Scenes of Video Production at Dragon Con and MomoCon with Dimitri Tarassenko

Dec 01 2023 37 mins  
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Banks Glover on 20+ Years of Advancing Faith Through Technology

Nov 01 2023 35 mins  
Our journey from the limited use of technology to the now advanced, multifaceted use of digital tools in the church is indeed a remarkable one. Come share the laughter, challenges, triumphs, and a bit of history with my guest Banks Glover: an invaluable member of my church and a life-long technology enthusiast that has been volunteering his skills for since before the turn of the c

Mitch Downey on the Intersection of Open Source Software, Accessibility, and Podcasting

Oct 01 2023 23 mins  
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Bonus: Nostalgia, Fediverse, and Permission to Play with Chris Miller

Sep 04 2023 7 mins  
Are you drawn to the nostalgia of the early web days and the charm of open-source communities? Checkout this bonus episode from my interview with Chris Miller! In this absorbing dialogue, we float into the realms of mastering new coding languages, the appeal of the maker mentality, and the joy found in creating for the sake of creation, not necessarily for profit.Listen as we unfol

Bridging the Tech Communication Gap: Insights and Mentorship with Chris Miller

Sep 03 2023 33 mins  
Ever wondered how to bridge the communication gap in the tech world? In my talk with Chris Miller - a tech maestro with an admirable 27-year career - we unravel that and much more! Chris's vast experience ranges from the inception of the first online bookstore to the uprising startup culture in California. His desire to give back has seen him guide numerous budding developers, help

Exploring Nextcloud and Open Source Technology with James Sundquist

Aug 01 2023 25 mins  
Ever wondered how open source technology is revolutionizing the way we store and share data? Well, you are in for a treat! In my latest conversation with James Sundquist, a landscaper with a techie heart, we get down to the nuts and bolts of Nextcloud, an open source file sharing platform that is shaking up the data storage game. James gives us a peek into the Nextcloud Pi project,

Empowering Young Minds: Exploring the World of Robotics and Coding for Kids with Wendy Hill

Jul 01 2023 33 mins  
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Pi in the Fire Service with Jesse Brennan

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