An Air Force intelligence veteran on a new mission - fixing defense intelligence training. He doesn't know much about anything, but he somehow thinks that doesn't matter too much. After attending two high schools on Philly's "Persistently Dangerous Schools List” and subsequently dropping out, he's since traveled around quite a bit to finally settle in Massachusetts where he attends Harvard Extension School with hopes to become a computational neuroscientist.

An Air Force intelligence veteran on a new mission - fixing defense intelligence training. He doesn't know much about anything, but he somehow thinks that doesn't matter too much. After attending two high schools on Philly's "Persistently Dangerous S... Show more

Senior Advisor, Entrepreneur, Orthogonal Thinker, TEDx Speaker. Personal and Business transformation Catalyst.

Writes and talks about impact investing / moves some needles with OwnYourCash about women, money and a sustainable future

Check out my social blog, sharing my thoughts after 10 years in the impact investing space + on Web3 / NFTs for non crypto folks: https://typeshare.co/imene

Senior Advisor, Entrepreneur, Orthogonal Thinker, TEDx Speaker. Personal and Business transformation Catalyst. Writes and talks about impact investing / moves some needles with OwnYourCash about women, money and a sustainable future Check out m... Show more

Please no messages regarding: paid courses, financial advising (I have a great advisor), or any aggressive pitches. Additionally, I am unable to refer nor negotiate vendors for any of my employers. Okay, now for the good parts:

Since I unboxed my first computer at the age of 10, I have been fascinated with technology. My curiosity and constant desire to grow have led me to places from Milwaukee to Silicon Valley, serving organizations ranging from emerging startups to the Fortune 100.

My adventures have focused on full stack development, but have recently taken a turn towards technical architecture and management. My skills have often been used in projects relating to modernization efforts, helping organizations move their products to modern technologies. In addition, I have a love for servant leadership and guiding teams and the individuals on them towards success. In 2021, my dreams of becoming a manager were realized when I joined the team at Northwestern Mutual as a Software Engineering Manager, spending half of my time on front-end architecture and development in React and the other half coaching and mentoring software engineers with both hard and soft skills.

My current technology stack includes JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Gatsby, and HTML5/CSS3/SASS on the front-end. On the back-end, I focus on Node.js with Express but also have experience with PHP and Python. For databases, I use MySQL, SQLite, GraphQL, and Neo4j. In hybrid roles, I have served as a team’s Certified ScrumMaster. I have implemented CI/CD using SonarQube, Drone, GitLab, GitHub, and GoCD.

In addition, I have an interest in the Cloud, creating solutions that suit organization standards and application needs. This involves working in Linux environments, scripting, and knowledge of Google Cloud Platform.

Outside of work, I am a Lead Instructor at Old Dominion University and the University of Wisconsin in their full stack certificate programs and I also advise others aspiring to enter technical careers. I am also in the Master's Degree in Software Engineering program at Harvard University's Extension School. My outside interests include wearable tech, hardware tinkering, 3D printing, VR, food, and reading. I am a proud geek, gamer, and technology enthusiast.

Opinions I share are mine, not of any organization. Sharing is not equal to endorsement.

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Brady's servant leadership of Scrum teams at Transact Campus has facilitated delivery of innovative cloud & on-premise enterprise solutions including their Payments platform processing $40+ billion per year, closed loop payments, NFC mobile credential, physical access control, and class attendance.  He brings a holistic SDLC perspective to his company and when speaking at International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) regional chapters in Greater Atlanta & Phoenix. His decade-plus multidisciplinary experience working with software development teams includes serving as Scrum Master, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Quality Assurance, and currently the dedicated sole Product Owner of Transact Payments.

Brady's entire career has shaped technology that improves the higher education experience, starting with managing Arizona State University's help desk operations.  Brady lives in northern Georgia where he volunteers with the local IIBA chapter as a mentor & instructor to people eager to learn more about business analysis and SDLC.

Brady's servant leadership of Scrum teams at Transact Campus has facilitated delivery of innovative cloud & on-premise enterprise solutions including their Payments platform processing $40+ billion per year, closed loop payments, NFC mobile credentia... Show more

Syd started his career as a full stack web developer in the public sector in 2012, after graduating from UCLA with a degree in Russian Language and Literature. As a result of his undergraduate work, as well as his participation in the Russian Language Flagship, Syd is passionate about acquisition and pedagogy of both spoken and coding languages. Syd first learned about in-prison programs after volunteering with the Prison Education Project in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Syd’s first position at The Last Mile involved working with the Web Developers at the TLM Works Development Shop. Syd then transitioned into an administrative role outside the classroom environment and currently serves as TLM’s Executive Director. Syd continually draws on his experience as a language learner, self-taught web developer, and day-to-day work with TLM students and in-facility staff to inform his decisions regarding the TLM program, platform, and vision.

The Last Mile has a "tech for good" approach to disrupting the system of mass incarceration, by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth for justice-impacted individuals through education and technology training. Currently, the Last Mile has programs in Web Development and Audio & Video Production, with a Chromebook Pilot Program underway, first-of-its-kind, providing 24 hour laptops to students in the TLM program.

Syd started his career as a full stack web developer in the public sector in 2012, after graduating from UCLA with a degree in Russian Language and Literature. As a result of his undergraduate work, as well as his participation in the Russian Languag... Show more

I lead and grow technology’s role in business using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Treating data as the new gold will enable significant cost savings through process improvements. Predictive analytics is the new cloud and will drive innovation. While mobile is the platform of today, in 10yrs, it will be Augmented/Virtual Reality but the data, security, and privacy will still be here.

20+ years of expertise building teams that focus on results. Customer-centric. The acumen for simplifying processes with technology to deliver on innovation and increase return on investment (ROI). A trusted advisor, fostering relationships across functions and lines of business to facilitate organizational needs. Talent magnet. Publicly recognized community contributor. Dog foster.

I have fostered over 300 dogs via Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (LDAR) and have 15 at my house today. 5 of them are ours.

I lead and grow technology’s role in business using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Treating data as the new gold will enable significant cost savings through process improvements. Predictive analytics is the new cloud and will drive ... Show more

Ntsiki is the Founder of MentHer, which is a global mentorship networking supporting female social entrepreneurs in seed stage with access to mentors, networks, markets and finance. She's also the Creative Director and Editor for MentHer Magazine which aims to inspire, connect and empower women making a social impact through business. Ntsiki is a believer in the power of women and entrepreneurship to transform lives and communities. A mentor and mentee, she emphasizes the power and value of mentorship in the journey of success and expands on this in her book My Hall of Mentors and TEDTalk.

Ntsiki is the Founder of MentHer, which is a global mentorship networking supporting female social entrepreneurs in seed stage with access to mentors, networks, markets and finance. She's also the Creative Director and Editor for MentHer Magazine whi... Show more

Ariel Griffin taught for seven years in private, charter and public schools in the Dominican Republic, México, Texas and Missouri. While teaching, she served on a district-wide committee for Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) and the school site team for AVID – a national program committed to closing the achievement gap in education. Prior to teaching, she was a Fulbright scholar through the U.S. Department of State and holds two master's degrees - teaching and global policy studies (international development). Now, Griffin works as a Program Officer for Education at Children International in Kansas City which allows her to combine her policy education along with her practical experience in the classroom. For the last year, she has led the organization in a launching their Digital Learning work so that children all over the world have access to quality learning programs, virtually.

Ariel Griffin taught for seven years in private, charter and public schools in the Dominican Republic, México, Texas and Missouri. While teaching, she served on a district-wide committee for Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) and the school site team for... Show more

Currently design program manager (DesignOps) and UX educator based in Portugal. Throughout her UX career she has worked in a diversity of roles, from UI design to strategy and research, and with a variety of companies from start ups to giant techs such as Google. Her passion for the education and learning experience design field (LXD) was ignited by several years of experience teaching both teams and individuals on UX.

Currently design program manager (DesignOps) and UX educator based in Portugal. Throughout her UX career she has worked in a diversity of roles, from UI design to strategy and research, and with a variety of companies from start ups to giant techs su... Show more

Coaches and Healers hire me to rewrite their business stories, and with them, their reality because most people are unknowingly addicted to stories of adversity and struggle and left with a lack of success, confidence, and freedom. I help you to eliminate, terminate, and annihilate your unconscious addiction to these stories in order to ignite a stream of high paying clients along with an abundance of free time, money, and energy.

Coaches and Healers hire me to rewrite their business stories, and with them, their reality because most people are unknowingly addicted to stories of adversity and struggle and left with a lack of success, confidence, and freedom. I help you to elim... Show more