Economic upswings and disruptive technologies are fueling uneven growth across project-intensive sectors such as telecom, energy, construction and aerospace. However, the Project Management Institute reported 7 sectors that have clear need for project management expertise.
5 Project Management Predictions for 2016
Project management has not been immune to technology improvements. It has been intensely impacted, with managers facing changes in teams’ working environment on a yearly, if not quarterly basis. If you still haven’t caught onto these growing trends in project management, don’t keep pushing it off until you’re behind the curve. 5 predictions.
Top Project Management Systems For Development Teams
While there are plenty of project management tools on the market, many of them are focused on non-technical areas. To help you figure out the best combination of tools, seven Forbes Technology Council members offer their top picks. Top PM Systems Right Now.
Get Involved with Your Local PMI Chapter | Membership Benefits
Project Management Institute is the world’s leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project, program and portfolio management profession. Meet your peers, network and build knowledge, and enjoy activities and events. PMI Local Chapters
What’s happening in the world of mobile tech? Are mobile development careers revolutionizing the modern workplace? How are companies leveraging these new technologies? These are just a few of the many questions that are being asked in 2016. Here are 4 trending topics in mobile tech:
App Debut Will Get You Graduate Job By Playing Mobile Games
Every year soon-to-be university graduates plough through dozens of job applications in the hope that they’ll land a coveted graduate scheme. It boasts high user engagement, with over 40,000 game plays and 140,000 app sessions in the last month alone. Read more…
Mobile App Dev: 3 Trends That Will Shake Up Your Strategy
Industry analyst Peter Crocker outlines three emerging technology trends that will have you rethinking your organization’s mobile development strategy. Whether you’re building mobile apps for your enterprise users or for your company’s external customers, it is an iterative process. Read more…
The Future of Mobile Tech
Smartphone technology has advanced from luxury to the necessary in a number of years. The industry of mobile tech has boomed as a result, and 2016 is expected to see a significant increase in the number of mobile devices sold, according to technology research firm Gartner. This consistent growth of mobile tech is hardly surprising, considering it has integrated itself as a key part of our daily lives. Read more…
Career Roadmap: How a Mobile Developer Found His Calling
Chris Turner is now a successful mobile developer for a home automation and application development company. But his career path took some unexpected turns along the way. Read more…
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Car sales are soaring, humans are replacing robots for once, & the top automotive picks for 2016 are in! Your bi-weekly automotive news:
2016 Car Sales are Off to the Races
U.S. gasoline prices have continued falling in February, driving demand for pickups and SUVs higher but forcing automakers to raise incentives on cars to keep inventories from piling up too much. That would result in a seasonally adjusted, annualized selling rate of 17.7 million units, up from 17.6 million in January and 16.4 million a year ago. TrueCar said it expects sales this month to climb … Read more >
Mercedes Replacing Robots with People on Assembly Line
Robots might be better at driving than people. They might also be better at solving a Rubik’s Cube. Turns out, though, there’s still one place in the world where humans still outshine robots: a Mercedes-Benz assembly plant. Mercedes offers so many options on its higher-end cars that the variety was overwhelming robots, forcing the brand to replace them with people. Read more >
10 Top Picks of 2016: Best Cars of the Year
Consumer Reports defines the “best” car as the one that excels in their extensive tests, as well as shines for reliability, safety, and owner satisfaction. Certainly, there are many good cars on the market today to choose from. But when a reader asks them to definitively name the best, the 10 Top Picks are their answers across popular categories. And they have the data to back it up. Top 10 Cars
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Do you have what it takes to be a successful Project Manager? Project Management requires a particular skill-set, and you must maintain a professional education in the field. That being said, it can be highly rewarding. The median annual Project Management Manager salary is $124,372, as of January 31, 2016 (salary.com).
Do You Have What It Takes to be a Project Manager?
Although every project is different, each requires a planned, organized approach. Do you have what it takes to be a project manager? What personality type fits best into project management? Read more…
20 Things Every Project Manager Should Know
Here’s a quick, handy, up-to-date list of “must-haves” for all project managers—aspiring, novices and experienced alike. Pin it to your cork board, hang it on the fridge and send it to your colleagues. Either way, use it as both a reference and reminder of how you can be on your project management “A-game.” Read more…
Beyond 40 Hours: Continuous PM Learning
It’s really important for project managers to think of themselves as students. No matter what industry you’re in, chances are that you’re constantly facing changes—or new developments—in business, and that affects your scopes, processes, resources, and plans. One minor enhancement can change everything, and you need to keep up. Read more…
How to Maintain Your PMP Certification: Dues & PDUs
Once you’ve earned your PMP certification you should know what’s required to keep it current; that means paying dues & earning professional development units. Simple Steps to Maintain PMP Certification
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Job search can be daunting at times – Most of us have been there a time or two… or eight. Nevertheless, as an engineer, you are likely to have many options available. That being said, it’s possible that you still find yourself at a job you’re not happy with. Don’t let conformism take over your career! Here are some trending topics that cover staying motivated, cutting your job search in half, self promotion tips, and more.
Use These Tactics To Cut Your Job-Search Time In Half
Job-seekers are figuring out from harsh personal experience — the best teacher there is — that the traditional job-search machine is broken. It doesn’t work. You could literally lob applications into automated recruiting sites forever and never get a job. To get hired and especially to get a job that deserves your talents, you have to take a more proactive approach. Read more…
How To Stay Positive And Motivated While Job Searching
At the start of a job search, you may feel excited, but over time the excitement can fade. Here’s how to stay positive and motivated while job searching. Read more…
Difference Between Feeling Bored & Feeling Unhappy At Work
No one feels completely engaged at work all of the time, but if you are feeling these symptoms, it’s a clue that it’s time to take action. Read more…
Brightwing is serving up the latest recruiting trends for job seekers and hiring managers. Don’t worry, we do the reading for you and dish out the latest news and information in the industry.
Jackpot: How Recruiters And Candidates Win At Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation doesn’t have to be such a hot button topic. Learn how everyone can win in a salary negotiation. Hint: It starts with communication. Read more…
Can You Handle The Truth? Millennials Can.
With 36 percent of the workforce comprised of millennials, recruiters must understand what millennials want and need in order to fill more positions. Read more…
8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing a Job Candidate
To be a great leader you must be a great interviewer, since the quality of your organization depends on your ability to find and hire the right people. Save money and time by identifying great applicants the first time around. 8 Mistakes.
The New Way We’ll Work – Global Workplace Trends
Findings from the ADP Research Institute’s 2016 Evolution of Work study, a global look at workplace trends across 2,000 individuals in 13 countries. Read more…
25 Best Jobs in America Right Now
The jobs that make this list have the highest overall Glassdoor Job Score, determined by combining three key factors – number of job openings, salary and career opportunities rating. These jobs stand out across all three categories. The Top 25.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU INC, Smartzone Business Incubator, Rochester, MI
What happened in mobile/wireless tech in 2015, and what does the future hold for all the industries where these technologies are being utilized? As always, 2015 was an incredible year for mobile/wireless technologies and once again, Mobile Monday Detroit is presenting its annual ‘Mobile/Wireless Year in Review’.
When: 8:30 am | Where: Townsend Hotel – 100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI
Start your day off at Morning Mingle from 8 to 10 a.m. at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on Tuesday, Dec. 15. You will have the opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members while meeting new potential clients and strengthening existing business relationships.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: Law School, S. Hall, Room 1225 – 701 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Come hang out with 100+ entrepreneurial tech folks, and hear pitches from the following companies. Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking.
Happy holidays, UXers! Please join us on Wed., Dec. 16 to celebrate another year of great UX in the Metro Detroit area! This event is co-organized by Detroit UX and Ladies That UX Detroit, and generously supported by Tec Ed, a user experience research and design company based in Ann Arbor.
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Michigan Historical Museum – 702 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI
DemoCamp Lansing is a community event for developers, designers, marketers, entrepreneurs – everyone is welcome! Programmers, entrepreneurs, and local community members get together to show off cool products, websites, and anything else they’ve built. The goal is to see new technology, meet other interesting techies, and learn about new and emerging tech.
Kick off the holiday season with Grand Circus! We invite you to join us in bringing together the Grand Circus and Detroit coworking and tech communities for a holiday party. Drinks and snacks, old friends and new friends, a photo booth, raffle, and more!
When: 8:00 – 11:00 am | Where: DIA – 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Let’s celebrate the art of innovation at Automation Alley’s signature event of the year: The Technology Industry Outlook.
Join hundreds from the metro Detroit technology business community as we unveil the key findings of our annual Technology Industry Report. We’ll discuss what the future holds for tech talent, jobs and innovation in metro Detroit and reveal how we compare to other nationally recognized technology hubs. This perennial sellout is Michigan’s only major event reporting on the state of Southeast Michigan’s technology economy.
The event will include a strolling breakfast, networking and a Technology Center Partner Spotlight, featuring cutting-edge technology demonstrations designed to educate and engage attendees in the majestic Great Hall of the DIA.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 5:30 – 8:00 pm | Where: Palazzo di Bocce – 4291 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion, MI
Oakland County has 2,000 tech firms – with 42,000 jobs in the tech field – more than twice the number of any other county in Michigan. We want to get to know you all.
Tech 248 MeetUps are:
– Tech focused
– Inclusive of all tech companies
– Held in a variety of cool spaces within the community
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Spud Software – 9478 S Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc, MI
On Thursday, December 3rd, Spud Software Sr. Programmer Jeremy Smith will present the basics of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). The UWP includes all windows 10 devices:
– PC tablet
– phone
– IoT (Rasberry Pi 2, etc.)
– Xbox
– HoloLens
– Surface Hub
Using xaml with adaptive UX, we’ll go through a few UWP apps and see how they work.
When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: Macomb Community College, P bldg, 14500 E. 12 Mile, Warren, MI
Parents, guardians, students, family and friends are invited to attend this free event, part of Macomb Community Colleges Robotics, Engineering and Technology(RET) Days. Join us for an informative evening to learn about job skills that are in high demand and visit hands-on exhibits. Find out what employers look for in job candidates and discover a pathway that’s right for you. While there enter for a chance to win an iPad Mini.
When: 9:00 – 11:00 am | Where: Axis Systems – 1555 Atlantic Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI
Focus areas:
– Business growth
– Workforce talent enhancement
– Best practices process collaboration
– Promoting our regional manufacturing brand
– Meets the fourth Thursday of odd months; locations and times may vary.
– This committee is limited to manufacturing and engineering companies only.
Our member-driven committees provide opportunities for networking and peer leadership as well as a chance to influence the development of our events and programs. Committee members can contribute through project teams or serve in leadership roles as committee chairs, vice committee chairs or project team chairs.
When: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm | Where: Automation Alley – 2675 Bellingham Drive, Troy, MI
The workshop will educate attendees on:
– Developer basics; understanding app developers and how to work with them to get what you want
– Creating a value proposition
– Defining app functionalities you want to be part of your app
– Setting priorities and understanding your MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
– Learn to wire-frame your concept
The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) is a trade association for the mobile industry, including: carriers, manufacturers, hardware developers, software developers, wireless system installers, tower manufacturers/installers, mobile marketing vendors, advertisers, graphic designers, users of the technology, and anyone else interested in Mobile.
When: 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Dassault Systèmes – 400 W. Fourth Street, 4th Floor, Royal Oak, MI
The theme of our meeting will be “AR in Cars and Motorcycles.” Brian Wassom will present on AR.org’s “Augmented Driving Initiative,” which he will be representing during the month of October at meetings in Germany and Washington., D.C. Learn about what industry and researchers are saying about what’s safe and effective–and what’s not.
And then, as always, there will be time for demos and participation from the whole group!
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 2:00 – 7:00 pm | Where: Suburban Collection Showplace – 46100 Grand River, Novi, MI
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a recent graduate or an in-between careers job seeker, you’ll find your next position at The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Engineering and Technology Job Fair. The ESD job fair is your best opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from leading engineering and technology companies.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI
The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.
Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.
When: 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
It seems like every month, Apple’s releasing a new platform, device, language, or compiler. We’re up to four platforms—OS X, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS—and billions of devices sold worldwide. These platforms all build on 30+ years of technology dating back to NeXTSTEP, of all things. In this talk, let’s take a tour of what it takes to build apps for these platforms, how to share your code between them, and what benefits and tradeoffs there are in each of these platforms.
Are you a woman in a Science, Technology,Engineering, or Math field? Do you support STEM educational opportunities to empower young women? If so you need to be at this event! You have heard of Speed Dating but what about speed networking? You will be at a table with four other women for ten minutes while you introduce yourself and share your interests. You can exchange business cards and contact information. We will provide questions too keep the conversation going. You are guaranteed to meet people! No sitting around akwardly if you don’t like to walk up to a group of people! There will also be a presentation from STEM Girl Social Network and Women’s Rising to see how you can get involved with these important inititiaves. See how you can get involved with brining science and technology education to girls in the Detroit area.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
We’re teaming up with the Michigan Drupal group to bring you an introductory training in Drupal! Drupal is the CMS behind some huge websites, including whitehouse.gov, economist.com, and more. We’ll be learning the basics with Hillary Lewandowski of Commercial Progression.
When: 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Marriott Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
Since 1991, Crain’s has gathered 40 of the community’s overachievers for a special salute. The winners have started companies, found success at a young age, established businesses and made nonprofits stronger. The event will bring together the current class at the Marriott Renaissance Center along with colleagues, clients, family and friends to celebrate this achievement.
When: 5:00 pm | Where: BlackFinn Restaurant – 530 South Main St., Royal Oak, MI
Casual Networking Social for Information Technology Professionals in metro Detroit – So, you know the drill: No agenda. No speakers. No 30-second commercials. No cover charge. No free lunch. Never. Just networking with IT professionals. Plain and simple
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU INC Smartzone Business Incubator – Golfview Ln, Rochester, MI
Humans now have an attention span shorter than a goldfish – 8 seconds to be precise. About a decade ago, 6 seconds was the gold standard in application response time, today its between 2 – 3 seconds.
When it comes to Mobile Apps and Website Performance, it’s getting more critical than ever to pay attention to the way that end-user engagement is impacted by performance. Here are some key stats to look at:
– 86% of the users will delete the slow responding App after using it the first time
– 74% of users will leave the page if it does not load within 5 seconds
– 81% of buyers will pay more for a better experience
Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regional, national and global mobile industry visionaries and developers fostering cooperation and cross-company business development through virtual and live networking events to facilitate idea sharing, best practices development, trends identification, and Mobile Industry growth locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 42705 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI
Guests will have the opportunity to test their racing skills in Kart 2 Kart’s high performance racing karts while meeting and networking with fellow SAE members and guests.
The fundamental purpose of SAE Detroit Section is to generate local activities that extend SAE benefits to members in their area. To achieve this, vehicle events are presented each year as well as various technical meetings, tours and social events.
When: 8:00 am start | Where: COBO Center, Detroit, MI
The 2015 OESA Annual Conference, “Are You Driving… Being Driven?” is Nov. 10, 2015, at COBO Center, Detroit, Mich. The agenda for this year’s supplier-centric event will explore what’s driving tomorrow’s automotive industry and the role OE suppliers will play in the new landscape. More than 700 executives are expected to attend. CLICK HERE for the current roster of registrants.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: The Forge – 301 E. Liberty St. Suite 700, Ann Arbor, MI
Just a few years ago, Thermal camera would cost 5-10 thousand dollars. Now for only $199, you can get one for your smartphone from Seek Thermal. In this session, see what you can do this camera. Using C#, you will be shown how to ‘Hack’ the camera so you can get the images on your PC, and perform your own image filters.
When: Times Vary | Where: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Detroit, MI
In an environment of growing safety concerns, decreasing driver resources, increasing infrastructure congestion, and rising costs, it has become more important than ever that the commercial vehicle industry find new ways to innovate
While the autonomous truck has been defined as the way forward to achieve these outcomes, the technology is still far from flawless and not ready for full implementation. There are a variety of critical challenges ranging from software capabilities to hardware competencies and onto strategic planning inhibitors preventing this technology from complete adoption.
When: 6:00 – 8:30 pm | Where: Renaissance Center – 200 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
Join us for World Usability Day, an annual event held around the world the second Thursday of November. It’s an inclusive event, bringing people together to learn about and discuss how usability affects our daily lives in the services and products we use.
This year’s theme for World Usability Day is innovation. Innovation in user experience means that people can do what they need and want to – with products, services, and technology that enhance their experience.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
DetroitDevDay is a chance to sharpen your saw as a software developer. It’s a chance to take a day away from the daily work of creating code to hear about ways to build software that’s better, more reliable and generally something you can be proud to give to your customer.
We’re not really trying to help with soft skills. That’s not because soft skills are not important (they are very important); it’s because there are already excellent conferences around that are aimed at helping people to improve their soft skills.
When: 1:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
JavaScript is the language of interactivity on the web. If you want to learn programming, JavaScript is a pretty good place to start!
Over the course of this session we will explore the basics of programming in JavaScript, then learn some of the wide variety of modern, dynamic, and fun things you can do with it!
When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI
The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.
Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.
Are you a woman in a Science, Technology,Engineering, or Math field? Do you support STEM educational opportunities to empower young women? If so you need to be at this event! You have heard of Speed Dating but what about speed networking? You will be at a table with four other women for ten minutes while you introduce yourself and share your interests. You can exchange business cards and contact information. We will provide questions too keep the conversation going. You are guaranteed to meet people! No sitting around akwardly if you don’t like to walk up to a group of people! There will also be a presentation from STEM Girl Social Network and Women’s Rising to see how you can get involved with these important inititiaves. See how you can get involved with brining science and technology education to girls in the Detroit area.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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We will have two to four presenters showing off newer technologies in short presentations. This month: 3D printing and Trello!
The Innovate Farmington meet up is open to everyone interested in the technology and business space (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, marketers, students etc.). Our goal is to create a community of interest in tech entrepreneurship by studying the implementation of innovative products and services.
When: 9:00 am start | Where: Sheraton – 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI
The gathering of enthusiasts modeFRONTIER Provides a unique forum for sharing knowledge and learning about the latest applications, methods and techniques used to advance product innovation through simulation and design optimization.
Every two years, the event hosts Opinions more than 100 attendees and 10 speakers presenting cases from important industrial companies such as Ford, Toyota, Bombardier, MMI Engineering, AES and Whirlpool
When: 1:00 pm start | Where: Westin Detroit Metro Airport – 2501 Worldgateway Pl, Detroit, MI
When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit down with broadcasters, car companies, automotive suppliers, streaming radio providers, advertising agencies, aftermarket suppliers, and car dealers to think about how today’s rapidly evolving automotive platforms impact your business?
DASH is a can’t-miss opportunity to get informed and brainstorm with a diverse group of colleagues about the issues that matter: What are consumers actually doing with these new systems? What’s coming next? How do our business models need to change?
When: 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Where: Freddy’s Bar & Grill – 40000 Garfield Twp, MI
Join the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber for their business after hours “After 5” on Thursday November 5. Hosted by Freddy’s Bar & Grill (40000 Garfield) Clinton Township. Meet and network and build relationships with fellow entrepreneurs and buisness professionals in a relaxred, social atmosphere. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and soft drinks with a cash bar. Bring plenty of business cards. Pre-registering appreciated for accommodations. Call (586) 731-5400 ext. 11.
When: 6:30 – 9:30 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Time flies! It’s already time to celebrate 3 amazing years of learning, sharing, and community with Girl Develop It Detroit! More details about the party to come, but expect: refreshments, swag, & fun! 🙂
Over the last 3 years, Girl Develop IT Detroit has:
– Hosted over 100 coding classes and events throughout Metro Detroit
– Grown to over 2,000 amazing members (!!!)
– Partnered with numerous amazing organizations that are working to make tech education accessible to Detroiters of all ages
When: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Where: Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company, Detroit, MI
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems!
All are welcome regardless of gender or skill level, whether or not you’ve attended past Girl Develop It events. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed.
When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU INC Smartzone Business Incubator – Golfview Ln, Rochester, MI
Humans now have an attention span shorter than a goldfish – 8 seconds to be precise. About a decade ago, 6 seconds was the gold standard in application response time, today its between 2 – 3 seconds.
When it comes to Mobile Apps and Website Performance, it’s getting more critical than ever to pay attention to the way that end-user engagement is impacted by performance. Here are some key stats to look at:
– 86% of the users will delete the slow responding App after using it the first time
– 74% of users will leave the page if it does not load within 5 seconds
– 81% of buyers will pay more for a better experience
Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regional, national and global mobile industry visionaries and developers fostering cooperation and cross-company business development through virtual and live networking events to facilitate idea sharing, best practices development, trends identification, and Mobile Industry growth locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 42705 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI
Guests will have the opportunity to test their racing skills in Kart 2 Kart’s high performance racing karts while meeting and networking with fellow SAE members and guests.
The fundamental purpose of SAE Detroit Section is to generate local activities that extend SAE benefits to members in their area. To achieve this, vehicle events are presented each year as well as various technical meetings, tours and social events.
When: Times Vary | Where: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Detroit, MI
In an environment of growing safety concerns, decreasing driver resources, increasing infrastructure congestion, and rising costs, it has become more important than ever that the commercial vehicle industry find new ways to innovate
While the autonomous truck has been defined as the way forward to achieve these outcomes, the technology is still far from flawless and not ready for full implementation. There are a variety of critical challenges ranging from software capabilities to hardware competencies and onto strategic planning inhibitors preventing this technology from complete adoption.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
DetroitDevDay is a chance to sharpen your saw as a software developer. It’s a chance to take a day away from the daily work of creating code to hear about ways to build software that’s better, more reliable and generally something you can be proud to give to your customer.
We’re not really trying to help with soft skills. That’s not because soft skills are not important (they are very important); it’s because there are already excellent conferences around that are aimed at helping people to improve their soft skills.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI
The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.
Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
When: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Where: Sheraton – 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI
ThermoAnalytics’ 2015 North American User Group Meeting is our premier customer driven event. By the very nature of its format, it is designed to encourage simulation creativity and inspire users to understand what is possible with TAITherm and MuSES. Attending this free event will give customers direct access to our users (from basic to advanced), and offers an opportunity to learn from peers in related fields.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Inn at St. Johns – 44045 5 Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI
The SAE 2015 Transmission and Driveline Symposium is a two-day, content rich program focused on noteworthy developments in transmission and drivetrain systems. Attendees will hear presentations from leading industry experts, and discover evolving transmission technologies.
The 2015 program will explore the following technologies and more:
• Reciprocity Combustion Techniques • Powertrain Controls • Modeling and Simulation • Noise Control • Fuels, Fluids, and Lubricants • Axels and Clutches • Differential Gears • Drive Shafts • Launch Devices
When: 7:00 pm | Where: Wright & Co – 1500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Huge is a digital design, technology, and marketing agency full of people who care deeply about the things we make. We’re opening an office in Detroit and want to meet the locals. Come hang out with people from our experience design, strategy, and client teams. We’re buying! (And hiring)
As the industry’s first user-centric design agency, Huge has always been guided by a relentless focus on designing for user needs. Based in Brooklyn, we have offices around the world, and Detroit will be our newest. Huge Detroit will host happy hours and events for creatives in the city.
When: 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
With the guidance and expertise of women professionals, we’ll spend the night revising each others resumes, reviewing LinkedIn profiles and discussing how to use social media professionally. We’ll also have an informal discussion about entry level tech careers and how different folks have made that career transition.
Grand Circus is a proud downtown Detroit company, and we’re passionate about bridging the gap between Detroiters and the businesses here who want to hire great people. The way we do that is through intensive bootcamps that teach people the skills they need to be extremely valuable to local technology companies.
When: 9:00 am start | Where: Sheraton – 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI
The gathering of enthusiasts modeFRONTIER Provides a unique forum for sharing knowledge and learning about the latest applications, methods and techniques used to advance product innovation through simulation and design optimization.
Every two years, the event hosts Opinions more than 100 attendees and 10 speakers presenting cases from important industrial companies such as Ford, Toyota, Bombardier, MMI Engineering, AES and Whirlpool
When: 1:00 pm start | Where: Westin Detroit Metro Airport – 2501 Worldgateway Pl, Detroit, MI
When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit down with broadcasters, car companies, automotive suppliers, streaming radio providers, advertising agencies, aftermarket suppliers, and car dealers to think about how today’s rapidly evolving automotive platforms impact your business?
DASH is a can’t-miss opportunity to get informed and brainstorm with a diverse group of colleagues about the issues that matter: What are consumers actually doing with these new systems? What’s coming next? How do our business models need to change?
When: Times Vary | Where: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Detroit, MI
In an environment of growing safety concerns, decreasing driver resources, increasing infrastructure congestion, and rising costs, it has become more important than ever that the commercial vehicle industry find new ways to innovate
While the autonomous truck has been defined as the way forward to achieve these outcomes, the technology is still far from flawless and not ready for full implementation. There are a variety of critical challenges ranging from software capabilities to hardware competencies and onto strategic planning inhibitors preventing this technology from complete adoption.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
DetroitDevDay is a chance to sharpen your saw as a software developer. It’s a chance to take a day away from the daily work of creating code to hear about ways to build software that’s better, more reliable and generally something you can be proud to give to your customer.
We’re not really trying to help with soft skills. That’s not because soft skills are not important (they are very important); it’s because there are already excellent conferences around that are aimed at helping people to improve their soft skills.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 6:00 pm | Where: 1250 Stephenson Highway, Suite 200, Troy, MI
It was suggested that we do a group project, of sufficient complexity, and work on the various portions of it in an iterative manner. I think that is a fantastic idea, and would like to kick-off just such a project at this Meetup!
For Software and System Engineers who desire the machine control and speed of C, but have always wished for a way to use Scala’s functional programming paradigms, without the heavy runtime. Real-time meets functional. This is a Rust that Detroit shouldn’t fear. The language of the future is here now.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: 701 South State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Come hang out with 100+ entrepreneurial tech folks, and hear pitches from the following companies. Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking.
When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
For three days, the full range of drive technology experts—design, manufacturing, application engineering, gear buyers and manufacturers—network and build relationships that benefit their respective companies.
Gear Expo was recognized by Trade Show Executive magazine as one the 50 fastest-growing shows in 2013.
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Spud Software – 9478 S Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc, MI
Nathan Brady, Director of Product Development at Spud Software, will be presenting Entity Framework on Thursday, October 22nd. Entity Framework enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.
The Grand Blanc .NET Users Group is for developers working in and around the Microsoft .NET framework. If you are interested in learning more about .NET and related technologies from talented like-minded developers, this group is for you.
UX is hot! Hot! Hot! Who wouldn’t want to be a UX pro? Join us for a lively panel discussion with local UX recruiters and hiring managers where you can ask your most burning questions about how to find your dream UX job such as:
• What types of UX jobs are available?
• What skills/experience do I need to get a UX job?
• What type of education/training do I need to get a UX job?
When: 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Where: Detroit Library – 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
In our last library workshop we learned some HTML; this time we’ll be delving into CSS! CSS styles our HTML and gives us the power to make our websites beautiful. This hands-on workshop will be beginner-friendly.
Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don’t be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. Our courses focus on coding, leveraging existing technology, and having something to show for it (aka building sweet websites).
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
When: Times Vary | Where: The Inn at St. Johns – 44045 5 Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI
The SAE 2015 Transmission and Driveline Symposium is a two-day, content rich program focused on noteworthy developments in transmission and drivetrain systems. Attendees will hear presentations from leading industry experts, and discover evolving transmission technologies.
The 2015 program will explore the following technologies and more:
• Reciprocity Combustion Techniques • Powertrain Controls • Modeling and Simulation • Noise Control • Fuels, Fluids, and Lubricants • Axels and Clutches • Differential Gears • Drive Shafts • Launch Devices
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The Grand Blanc .NET Users Group is for developers working in and around the Microsoft .NET framework. If you are interested in learning more about .NET and related technologies from talented like-minded developers, this group is for you. Best of all, it’s free to join. The regular monthly meetings feature speakers from around Michigan who provide their insights on .NET and other relevant software developer topics.
The meetings are typically on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM. The food and drinks (including beer) are provided by Brightwing & Spud Software.
THE NEXT MEETUP When: Thursday, October 22, 2015 – 5:30pm Where: Spud Software / 9478 S Saginaw Rd, Grand Blanc, MI – Map Price: FREE
TOPIC: Entity Framework with Spud Software’s Nathan Brady
For our October meetup, Nathan Brady, Director of Product Development at Spud Software, will present Entity Framework.
Entity Framework enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.
With nearly 20 years of programming and software development experience, Nathan has seen a staggering number of changes in the tech industry. Nathan enjoys working with Spud’s clients to take their ideas as far as they can go, considering the technologies, methodology and approach that will help them achieve goals beyond their original vision.
As always, Brightwing and Spud Software will be providing the food, drinks, and other goodies! There will be time to network, eat, and advance your knowledge & skills. Looking forward to seeing you there! The group also loves to give away swag at the meetings. Software licenses, geek devices, tech books, t-shirts and more are always greatly appreciated by attendees!
Interested in speaking on a topic at the next meetup? Contact the group through their meetup page.
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The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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In this Mobile Monday Detroit program, we will look into the world of sensors – how they have been used for millennia and how the new march toward the Internet of Things (IoT) is rekindling interest in sensor technology. Several modern applications for sensors will be explored and possible future applications will be discussed.
When: 6:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
The role of the Product Owner is one of the most important, yet widely misunderstood and abused roles in Agile. If you got twelve “Product Owners” in a room from different organizations it is very likely that their roles and responsibilities are all different, but similar Product Owner anti-patterns will emerge:
• Lack of empowerment to own the product roadmap and the product backlog
• Fulfilling Product Owner and Scrum Master roles at the same time (arrrg)
When: 6:30 – 8:45 pm | Where: 32737 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI
The Michigan!/usr/group (or MUG) is one of Michigan’s longest-running UNIX users groups. Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month and feature a wide variety of UNIX, Linux, and Open Source technologies.
When: 5:00 pm | Where: Hamlin Corner – 386 N Main Street, Royal Oak, MI
So, you know the drill: No agenda. No speakers. No 30-second commercials. No cover charge. No free lunch. Never. Just networking with IT professionals. Plain and simple.
IT in The D was started by IT professionals for IT professionals. We didn’t like any other group out there, so we started our own! At our events, you might meet some recruiters, some out of work developers, some sales guys, some network admins, some web guys and some senior level management…
Exchanging ideas, concepts, code discussions, code architecture, best practices, and challenges PHP developers face on a regular basis. We have members from newest beginners to seasoned veterans and everywhere in between.
BDPA Detroit Technology Meetup collaborates with the vibrant community of like-minded technology professionals of color in our city and the Tri-County area. The doors are wide open for those folks who are passionate about all things digital, technical, and just plain old cool tech. Our meetups encourage fun, socializing and high level talks on a variety of technology topics. IT recruiters and IT job seekers will share information in a face-to-face setting.
When: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | Where: Schoolcraft (VisaTech Center) – 18600 Haggerty Hwy, Livonia, MI
Merit is pleased to sponsor the Michigan Information Technology Executive Forum, a community of practice for IT executives. The Forum has a unique focus on the educational community within Michigan, and promotes interaction through regular in-person meetings and online discussion.
The MITE Forum is intended as a resource for individuals who have the role of senior information technology executive at educational institutions in Michigan, from K-12 through higher education. Membership is limited to people from Merit Member Organizations.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Grand Circus Detroit is offering a free introduction to coding workshop at Brightwing’s corporate office on Monday, October 26 – Register for free!
Workshop Details
This workshop is designed for folks who are curious about coding, but who have little to no experience. This workshop is the perfect time to learn the programming foundations needed to eventually build a website or mobile app, whether you are a business owner or aspiring software developer.
What Grand Circus Will cover (using JavaScript): – Common terms used by programmers
– Data Types
– Boolean Expressions
– Conditional Statements
Don’t know what any of these things mean? Perfect – this class is for you. Come with a laptop and ready to learn! Space is limited so RSVP soon.
When & Where
Monday, October 26th; 6:00 – 9:00 PM (EDT)
Brightwing – 431 Stephenson Hwy, Troy, MI 48083. Map
About Grand Circus Detroit
At Grand Circus, we’re passionate about training people for amazing careers as developers and helping local businesses grow by hiring local tech superstars. Our bootcamps serve both purposes: we give people critical skills for tech jobs while introducing them to businesses looking for talent. More than that, we’re here for the Detroit through coworking and events.
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When: 6:30 pm | Where: 123 North Ashley St (suite 9), Ann Arbor, MI
Domino’s has been recognized as an innovator when it comes to digital ordering and the Domino’s AnyWare suite of technology is the latest result of that innovation. Come learn about what working at Domino’s is like and the architecture and coding challenges around implementing a manageable mobile platform to support wide ranging technologies like voice ordering, smart watches and TVs.
When: 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Where: 39400 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI
We’re back! Come join our local community of Augmented Reality professionals and enthusiasts to learn what’s new in the industry. Everyone should come prepared to share for at least a minute or two about something cool, interesting, or challenging that they’ve seen recently in the AR world.
An informal gathering of people from multiple industries interested in the emerging field of augmented reality. We are a local chapter affiliated with AugmentedReality.Org, a global nonprofit with a mission to advance AR technology.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: 23500 Liberty St, Farmington, MI
We will have two to four presenters showing off newer technologies in short presentations.
A chance to explore the WHAT iF! of newer technologies, apps and businesses for those intrigued by what is coming next. This group will hear presentations by local entrepreneurs and inventors deploying newer technologies. Presenters will share business technologies, tools and models which will change the landscape. The Innovate Farmington meet up is open to everyone interested in the technology and business space (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, marketers, students etc.).
When: 8:30 – 10:00 am | Where: 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI
Entrepreneurs and startups often have to do everything with very limited resources, from product development to marketing to sales. At this event they will learn about free and low-cost tools to make common critical processes more streamlined and easier, without breaking the bank.
This presentation will educate attendees on readily available, easy setup: · SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud tools · Mobile apps · Tool integrations
When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU Inc – 1 Golf View Lane, Rochester, MI
One awesome guest speaker and then four startup creators this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to pitch and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking. There will food and refreshments sponsored by OU Inc.
When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 24800 Denso Dr, Suite 150, Southfield, MI 48033
Each month, Detroit-area software developers get together over pizza to discuss technology, do some pair programming, work on open source projects, or practice katas. Refreshments and pizza are provided, courtesy of the Epitec.
When: 6:00 pm | Where: Pillar – 301 E. Liberty floor 7, Ann Arbor, MI
Want to be able to SEE HEAT? Want to see footsteps of where someone HAD JUST walked? Want to see where you are loosing heat in your home? Want to see studs in outside walls? Just a few years ago, Thermal camera would cost 5-10 thousand dollars. Now for only $199, you can get one for your smartphone from Seek Thermal. In this session, see what you can do this camera. Using C#, you will be shown how to ‘Hack’ the camera so you can get the images on your PC, and perform your own image filters.
We are a local user group that meets the first Wednesday of every month at Atomic Object in downtown Ann Arbor for presentations and discussions covering a wide range of technology-related topics.
When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Where: Fox Theatre – 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
The area’s leading creators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, geeks, designers, scientists, leaders, thinkers and doers will gather Thursday, October 8th at the Historic Fox Theatre to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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If you’re looking to explore Dallas opportunities through networking, you’ve come to the right place! Every Monday, Brightwing announces the best networking events in and around Dallas. Such events include general networking, tech & engineering meetups, HR gatherings, and much more. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
When: 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Where: 1013 East 15th Street, Plano, TX
There are five coming your way. In partnership with the Conscious Capitalism Dallas Chapter, our five storytellers will share their personal journey to find fulfilling work and each will leave you with a challenge. These challenges will spark new ideas, partnerships and opportunities. event1013 is a launch pad for purpose-driven ventures and the perfect spot for an evening of connecting and idea share.
Meet the Storytellers
– Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines
– Rand Stagen, Founder of Stagen
– Gail Warrior, CEO of Warrior Construction, President – Warrior Elements
– Chad Houser, Founder of Cafe Momentum
– Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College
Connections365 is two days focused on the latest Comply365 solutions and the most innovative technologies impacting the transportation industry today. Whether you are a current user or it’s simply the right time for you to learn more about solutions that can transform the way you work, Connections365 is time well invested.
Packed with insightful presentations from industry leaders, one-on-one test drives, and networking with experts from leading companies like Samsung, Guestlogix, Ram Mounts and your colleagues from across the industry.
When: 11:30 am | Where: 930 East Campbell Road #101, Richardson, TX
We are an energetic group of business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs who value networking together with integrity. We invite positive, motivated business people to join us each Wednesday from 11:30am – 1pm. We are non-exclusive** and welcome anyone to the group who is serious about building lasting business connections and being “givers”, not “takers”. Each person in attendance will have at least 1 minute to share their business and what kind of referrals they are looking for. We look forward to seeing you soon! Come grow with us!
When: 5:30 – 8:30 pm | Where: The Empire Room – 1225 N Riverfront Blvd Dallas TX
The Dallas Business Journal presents the 2015 North Texas Women in Technology Awards. Join us on October 1st as we celebrate the women who made our 2015 list for this first ever awards program.
Each of these talented, technology-focused women are driving innovation, leading technology companies and are key contributors to the community. Honorees will also be profiled in a special section inserted in the October 2nd issue of the Dallas Business Journal.
When: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm | Where: 8036 Dominion Parkway, Plano TX, Plano TX
The Future of Cybersecurity – Learn how the simple construct of, “protect, detect and correct,” can provide the basis for implementing an effective and repeatable security strategy.
Global Threat Intelligence and Trends – Hear what some of the more noteworthy trends are in cybersecurity and how to make this information actionable in your business.
A View from the Hill – Listen to what cybersecurity legislation is making its way through Congress and how it may impact your business.
In this beginner-focused workshop, attendees will learn about the fundamental tools of WordPress, one of the most popular Content Management Systems in the world. Of course Tech Talent South will be providing wine to help fuel the process! Attendees simply need to bring along their own laptop and leave the rest to us.
When: 9:00 am Thursday start | Where: Hurst Conference Center – 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX
The Big Android BBQ (BABBQ) is a developer event like no other; an Android combo-meal that delivers super-sized portions of education and entertainment. Find out more at bigandroidbbq.com
Learn ‘tricks-of-the-trade’ from thought leaders and senior developers in our mouth-watering sessions and get your hands greasy with newly acquired knowledge in the Code Kitchen. End each evening with fellow developers and sponsors at our exciting networking sessions filled with happy meals and frosty beverages. The 2015 Big Android BBQ delivered by Google Developers will leave you exhausted and inspired.
When: Times Vary | Where: Fort Worth Convention Center
The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC) is the premier regional human resources conference in the United States – a true don’t-miss event, providing more than 100 educational sessions from thought-leading speakers, an abundance of networking opportunities and an exciting Marketplace of more than 200 HR solutions and services.
The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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When: 7:00 pm | Where: 325 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI (Above Barnes & Noble)
There’s been a lot of conversation and articles written lately about the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT); what it is, when will it take hold, how will it impact our lives, etc.
However, there is a another conversation starting to gain momentum as well, ‘How will the Internet of Things impact the enterprise organization – or will it?’. With an estimated 50 – 70 billion connected devices globally expected by 2020, its a conversation well worth having!
When: 5:30 pm | Where: 1442 Brush Street, Detroit, MI
If we think of the city as a platform, how can we make sure Detroit is ready for the next 25 or 50 years and beyond? What changes should happen in the world of technology and city infrastructure? We want to hear your thoughts ideas at this upcoming discussion.
When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
Join some of the automotive industry’s foremost leaders and thinkers at Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry statewide event, the 2015 MICHauto Summit.
Building off the theme “The Connected Culture: Shaping Michigan’s Automotive and Mobility Future,” the Summit will focus on how Michigan is positioning itself as the center for advanced mobility and connected vehicle technology.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: Detroit Labs – 1520 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
If you are building a web application with Ruby, you don’t always have to turn to Rails. Rails is still prevalent but it’s heavy with lots of hidden complexities and monkey patching.
Lotus is a fresh take on building web applications. It is made up of many libraries that can stand on their own. With Lotus, you can have a nice web framework and fast tests since it’s made up of loads of lightweight objects
When: 1:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Want to learn how to build your own website? Already have your own Tumblr/WordPress/etc. site, but want to have more control over it? Interested in learning to program, but want to start small? This class is for you!
We will guide you through the basics of HTML and CSS, give you some readily-applicable skills, and answer any questions you may have along the way.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: 123 North Ashley St (suite 9), Ann Arbor, MI
Domino’s has been recognized as an innovator when it comes to digital ordering and the Domino’s AnyWare suite of technology is the latest result of that innovation. Come learn about what working at Domino’s is like and the architecture and coding challenges around implementing a manageable mobile platform to support wide ranging technologies like voice ordering, smart watches and TVs.
When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Where: Fox Theatre – 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
The area’s leading creators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, geeks, designers, scientists, leaders, thinkers and doers will gather Thursday, October 8th at the Historic Fox Theatre to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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If you’re looking to explore Dallas opportunities through networking, you’ve come to the right place! Every Monday, Brightwing announces the best networking events in and around Dallas. Such events include general networking, tech & engineering meetups, HR gatherings, and much more. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
It is no secret that the Web is of considerable importance to Microsoft. Areas of interest range from Cloud-based back-ends to client-side technologies. Recently, Microsoft has introduced two major new initiatives of considerable importance to all Web Developers: ASP.NET vNext for development of HTML-based applications, and Microsoft Edge, as a replacement for the previous Internet Explorer browser. Both technologies are expected to have a major impact on the day-to-day lives of Web Developers.
Come join us for coffee, code, and camaraderie. Co-op Complete is a weekly opportunity put on by Dealer.com for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help on your programming projects. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems!
When: 7:15 – 8:30 am | Where: Hilton – 1001 W. President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson, TX
Early Net is our early morning networking/referral group and meets every Wednesday morning from 7:15-8:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson. Cost is $11 for breakfast buffet or $5 for a continental breakfast, door prizes and plenty of networking.
Each attendee is allowed to give a 30-second commercial on who they are and what they do. This is a great way to introduce your business to potential new customers & vendors and build your personal business network. See you there!
When: 5:30 pm | Where: Savorista Cafe & Latino Culinary Institute – 14841 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 145, Dallas, TX
At this dynamic networking event you will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other great professionals just like yourself and meet the DBJ newsroom staff. Come join the DBJ and samples amazing bites from Chef Lydia Gonzales at the Savorista Cafe and Latino Culinary Institute.
The Latino Culinary Institute was created to explore the native ingredients of Latin America. Chef Lydia unlocks the secrets to creating delectable food and regularly shares them with the public through cooking demonstrations at special events and festivals.
Come mingle, socialize, and network with hundreds of local professionals on Thursday, September 24th at Primebar (2520 Cedar Springs Rd) from 6-9pm. With over 1 million members and 50 events across the country each month, Network After Work gets America networking.
You’ll make friends and valuable connections in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Build relationships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and career-minded professionals looking to share advice, resources, referrals, and leads to help you achieve your goals. Bring your business cards and we’ll provide name tags color-coded by industry to help attendees find the right contacts.
Richardson Young Professionals Is Holding A Networking Happy Hour At Greenvue Apartments. Come Join Us For Food, Drinks, Games And Check Out Richardsons Most Elegant Pool! Catering Provided By The Tavern On Main Street.
When: 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Where: IBM Innovation Center – 1177 South Beltline Rd, Coppell, TX
Interested in the Data Scientist profession but not exactly sure what they do? Come to this Meetup and find out about these topics and more…
– The Basics of Data Science
– A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist
– Data Scientist Tools Demo
Wed, September 25 – Intro to C# When: 7:00 pm | Where: Dallas Makerspace – 1825 Monetary Lane, Suite 104, Carrollton, TX
The Dallas Visual Basic User Group meets to discuss Visual Basic.Net, C#, and related technologies such as Game Design, Computer Graphics Demos, Kinect and Wii-Mote Programming. We will be teaching classes on how to start programming and how to integrate different software and hardware into your application.
When: 9:00 am Thursday start | Where: Hurst Conference Center – 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX
The Big Android BBQ (BABBQ) is a developer event like no other; an Android combo-meal that delivers super-sized portions of education and entertainment. Find out more at bigandroidbbq.com
Learn ‘tricks-of-the-trade’ from thought leaders and senior developers in our mouth-watering sessions and get your hands greasy with newly acquired knowledge in the Code Kitchen. End each evening with fellow developers and sponsors at our exciting networking sessions filled with happy meals and frosty beverages. The 2015 Big Android BBQ delivered by Google Developers will leave you exhausted and inspired.
When: Times Vary | Where: Fort Worth Convention Center
The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC) is the premier regional human resources conference in the United States – a true don’t-miss event, providing more than 100 educational sessions from thought-leading speakers, an abundance of networking opportunities and an exciting Marketplace of more than 200 HR solutions and services.
The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
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The Detroit Design Festival is North America’s festival of independent design. With over 500 designers, 25,000 attendees and 30 Design Happenings, the DDF is our time to celebrate Detroit’s role as a global center of design and creativity. Concentrated in Detroit’s Creative Corridor and various neighborhoods throughout the city, events and installations will showcase Detroit’s cutting-edge design with the rest of the world.
When: 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Where: Microsoft – 1000 Town Center, Southfield, MI – 19th floor
SharePoint 2016 is set to be released mid-year next year. Are you ready? Learn why migrating to SharePoint 2013 will make future migrations easier. Join SharePoint consultant Julie Boudro as she delves into:
•Cleaning house, a review of your existing environment
When: 4:00 – 7:00 pm | Where: C/D/H Detroit – 1500 Woodward Avenue – Suite 400, Detroit, MI
What happens when you bring technology & Michigan beers together? You have a TechMash! Join C/D/H on September 24, 2015 at the C/D/H Detroit office, for a special extended TechMash from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a great local brew and mingle with like-minded industry peers who are facing the same dynamic challenges that you do.
Interested in AngularJS? Join the Detroit Google Developers Group as we learn the basics of AngularJS led by Aady Sridhar. In this discussion, Aady will cover:
• The basics of AngularJS and how an AngularJS app works
• AngularJS basic terminologies
• How to setup a simple AngularJS app
• Angular back bone(Angular Routing, Directives, Services and Filters)
• Simple real world application examples including:
• Fetching data from server side
• Sorting and Filtering of tables
• Building Custom Filters Built in Angular
• Filters and their usage in real work applications
When: 5:00 pm | Where: Bamboo Detroit – 1442 Brush Street, Detroit, MI
One of the biggest VCs in the Valley is coming to Detroit to network with you.
Matt Miller is a partner at Sequoia focused on enterprise technology. He works with Sequoia’s investments in Docker, Bit9 + Carbon Black, Hirevue, Skyhigh Networks, Nimble Storage and Barracuda Networks. Prior to joining Sequoia in 2012, Matt worked at Goldman Sachs, where he launched the firm’s investment banking efforts in cloud computing.
When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI
Join some of the automotive industry’s foremost thinkers and leaders at the 2015 MICHauto Summit, Sept. 30. Building off the theme “The Connected Culture,” the Summit will focus on how Michigan can leverage its automotive heritage to lead the research, design and manufacturing of next-generation mobility technology.
When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Where: Fox Theatre – 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
The area’s leading creators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, geeks, designers, scientists, leaders, thinkers and doers will gather Thursday, October 8th at the Historic Fox Theatre to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.
When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI
During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC). We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.
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Metro Detroit engineers are among the best innovators in the nation. In fact, Southeast Michigan ranks 1st in the number of technology engineering degrees earned. That being said, we’re striving to keep engineers in the loop by announcing the top engineering events in Metro Detroit at the beginning of every month. From networking meetups & seminars to volunteering opportunities, we’ll keep you be posted! Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
When: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: 44712 Helm St, Plymouth, MI
Please join us at AICON Americas on September 9, in Plymouth MI for an educational day of technical sessions and product demonstrations. Learn how your customers and competitors are using optical measurement to drive innovation and profitability. Experts in 3D inspection, component & material testing, vehicle safety and tube & wire bending are invited.
AICON 3D Systems is one of the world’s leading providers of optical 3D metrology. The company, founded in 1990, develops and supplies portable coordinate measuring machines for universal applications as well as specialized optical measuring technology for vehicle testing, aerospace component analysis, and tube manufacturing.
A major cycle of growth and value creation is redefining the world of sustainable manufacturing. The newest arc in that cycle is software technology that powers the concept of virtual-to-real manufacturing. The new processes and solutions it delivers have a profound effect on the entire manufacturing value chain. Is your company ready to become a part of this renaissance?
Please join us online September 9, 2015 at 11AM EST to review the state of digital manufacturing and to examine the powerful solutions currently fueling the successes of major corporations and industries across the board.
When: 8:00 – 10:00 am | Where: ITT Technical Institute (Troy) – 1522 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI
Start your day off right with breakfast and networking! Join Automation Alley for Morning Member Mingle at ITT Technical Institute in Troy. You’ll enjoy a continental breakfast and networking in the ITT student lounge, followed by brief presentation, a tour of the ITT Tech campus, and more networking!
You’ll also have a chance to win a discount for certification training with the Center for Professional Development, which provides advanced training for technical, process, business, and leadership skills development for professionals around the country.
When: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm | Where: Crowne Plaza Lansing West – 925 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI
There is a critical lack of understanding of what it means to have a manufacturing career—but you can change that! Learn how to tackle manufacturing’s image without having to invest large amounts of money or add resources.
Plan on receiving strong take-aways and solutions to help you:
* Create a high-energy and engaging open house to reach your local community and schools
* Develop a winning-strategy to stand out at any career fair
* Maximize your website and social media as part of your next generation talent strategy
* Leverage the momentum surrounding Michigan Manufacturing Week, National MFG Day and other image campaigns to draw attention to your business.
When: 9:30 am start | Where: Suburban Collection Showplace – 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo is the premier showcase for electric and hybrid vehicle technology and innovation. The show highlight advances right across the powertrain and across a wide range of vehicles from passenger and commercial to off-highway industrial vehicles. 3 Days, 17 Presentations — technology-focused presentations from the industry’s leading innovators.
When: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Where: OU Engineering Bldg. – 2200 N Squirrel Road, Rochester, MI
Join fellow alumni, students, faculty and administrators in celebration of Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer Sciences’ 50th anniversary. Learn about special initiatives within the school from Dean Louay Chamra, tour the new engineering center, and enjoy light refreshments at the new Engineering Center
When: 7:30 – 10:00 am | Where: Townsend Hotel – 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, MI
You’ve probably heard about the Automation Alley 7Cs™, our one-of-a-kind program created to help local advanced manufacturing entrepreneurs take their business to the next level. Companies accepted into the program are coached by seasoned small-business experts throughout an intense year-long program.
For one day only, we’re pulling back the curtain on this exclusive program, and we’re offering you a backstage pass! Come learn the secrets to running a successful small business from our 7Cs™ experts.
The program includes two sessions:
“Why Corporate Meetings Suck, And How You can Fix Them” / “How to Sell in a Buyer’s World”
When: 8:30 am start | Where: Suburban Collection Showplace – 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI
Quality and Product Development work hand in hand to design, develop and launch new products and vehicles that will not only satisfy the immediate customer, but actually enhance the end consumer experience.
This 1 ½ day event featuring keynote speaker Dr. Mark Rosekind, NHTSA will highlight the industry’s best practices in proactive/preventive engineering and quality processes, methods, and tools to increase the safety, reliability, and durability of parts, systems, and vehicles.
When: 9:00 am start | Where: Soaring Eagle Casino – 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant, MI
MMTC’s Proud to Manufacture in Michigan Annual Conference celebrates Michigan’s manufacturing sector and its importance in the state’s economic growth and workforce makeup. Picture an army of thinkers, innovators, and industry experts at your disposal, discussing ways to enhance your manufacturing process. Envision yourself meeting and networking with peers and industry experts in a myriad of ways. Don’t miss out on this year’s event!
When: 8:30 am start | Where: Troy Marriott – 200 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
With the advent of new vehicle powertrains such as hybrid, electric and fuel cell, how to handle vehicle heating and cooling has become a paramount issue in the mobility industry. All thermal management systems, including mobile air conditioning systems, require new concepts to provide passenger compartment heating and cooling as well as heating and cooling of batteries and cooling of vehicle fuel systems.
SAE 2015 Thermal Management System Symposium will be expanding its programming content to focus on environmental regulatory requirements and the technologies to meet them. Leading experts from the United States, Europe, and Asia will speak about cutting-edge thermal management technology and regulation compliance strategies.
When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
Connectivity is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. In the 21st century marketplace, consumers demand products that are seamlessly integrated, completely connected and optimized for mobile use. But what about the more than 62 million commercial vehicles on the road in North America and Europe?
Join Telogis President and Co-founder Jason Koch at the 2015 MICHauto Summit on Sept. 30 for an in-depth look at how connectivity is changing every facet of the automotive industry, from product design to manufacturing.
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The Grand Blanc .NET Users Group is for developers working in and around the Microsoft .NET framework. If you are interested in learning more about .NET and related technologies from talented like-minded developers, this group is for you. Best of all, it’s free to join. The regular monthly meetings feature speakers from around Michigan who provide their insights on .NET and other relevant software developer topics.
The meetings are typically on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM. The food and drinks (including beer) are provided by Brightwing & Spud Software.
THE NEXT MEETUP When: Thursday, September 10, 2015 – 5:30pm Where: Spud Software / 9478 S Saginaw Rd, Grand Blanc, MI – Map Price: FREE
For our September meetup, Ryan Berry, Cloud Delivery Specialist at Microsoft will discuss 2 new and exciting technologies:
• Microsoft Azure
• Internet of Things (hardware overview)
Ryan Berry is an experienced software engineering professional having architected and built large scale fault-tolerant systems across a number of vertical industries including manufacturing, retail and e-commerce. Skilled with development tools and technologies across the Microsoft stack such as .NET, WCF, ASP.NET, Azure and SilverLight, Ryan is detail-oriented developer and problem solver with a background in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) process improvement.
As always, Brightwing and Spud Software will be providing the food, drinks, and other goodies! There will be time to network, eat, and advance your knowledge & skills. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Are you interested in speaking on a topic at the next Grand Blanc .NET User Group? Contact the group through their meetup page. The group also loves to give away swag at the meetings. Software licenses, geek devices, tech books, t-shirts and more are always greatly appreciated by attendees!
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If you’re looking to explore Dallas opportunities through networking, you’ve come to the right place! Every Monday, Brightwing announces the best networking events in and around Dallas. Such events include general networking, tech & engineering meetups, HR gatherings, and much more. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.
The Dallas Ruby Brigade has been around since early 2006. We meet every Tuesday evening to present, hack, teach, or learn about the Ruby programming language. There is always food. Sometimes there is beer. All are welcome!
LinkedIn is the proven #1 ranked online business networking tool that gives companies and business professionals the ability to connect, demonstrate their talents, skills, services and products. Using LinkedIn you can develop meaningful business relationship and build sales. With more than 400 million users worldwide LinkedIn provides unlimited business opportunities. Create a well branded, well optimized profile that get results and achieves business objectives.
Join NetCom Learning trainer, Audrey Halpern, along with technical training leader NetCom Learning for a free interactive webinar on Forward Thinking.
This is a group for anyone in the Dallas area who is interested in Business, Technology, IT, Cyber Security, rising tech trends, Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, etc. Our goal is to connect with tech lovers like us and get together in great events such as Meetups, Seminars, Happy Hours (Yes, we love happy hours!) to share information, learn new technologies, discuss and network.
When: 5:30 am – 7:10 pm | Where: 800 W. Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX
The primary difference between work in general and an actual project is a cleary defined end point – a project cannot go on indefinitely. There are no short cuts to successful project management. Proper evaluation, planning, and execution depend on thoroughness. Scope creep, distant partners and changing priorities can undermine even the best planning.
Learn how to remain agile and flexible while utilizing PMI best practices to ensure a thoughtful, integrated process with consistently superior results.
When: 7:15 – 8:30 am | Where: Hilton – 1001 W. President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson
Early Net is our early morning networking/referral group and meets every Wednesday morning from 7:15-8:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson. Cost is $11 for breakfast buffet or $5 for a continental breakfast, door prizes and plenty of networking.
Each attendee is allowed to give a 30-second commercial on who they are and what they do. This is a great way to introduce your business to potential new customers & vendors and build your personal business network. See you there!
When: 7:30 – 9:00 am | Where: Acuity Systems – 2727 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #1005, Dallas, TX
Join us on Thursday morning, September 3, for our DALLAS BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT that will make you new connections, grow your business, and learn of new ideas and technologies on how to effectively network in Greater Dallas, Texas. Our events often generate hundreds of business opportunities and there is no cost to attend.
IEEE Dallas ENG will be meeting for open networking on the patio! This will be an open form of networking for Engineers to meet new people.
The restaurant has free queso, tortillias chips and beef from 4pm-7pm on weekdays! Drinks are not free, but there will be happy hour prices on beverages. We will take advantage of this and happy hour. Any food costs beyond water and what is already free will be in your expense. We will provide a worksheet list of Round Table Topics for attendees!
Ever feel after a long day at work that you just need to grab a drink before heading home? This group is for Microsoft professionals who don’t necessarily want to talk about work, but want to hang out with like-minded people. It’s about 2% Networking with friends, 98% food and beer
When: 9:00 am Thursday start | Where: Hurst Conference Center – 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX
The Big Android BBQ (BABBQ) is a developer event like no other; an Android combo-meal that delivers super-sized portions of education and entertainment. Find out more at bigandroidbbq.com
Learn ‘tricks-of-the-trade’ from thought leaders and senior developers in our mouth-watering sessions and get your hands greasy with newly acquired knowledge in the Code Kitchen. End each evening with fellow developers and sponsors at our exciting networking sessions filled with happy meals and frosty beverages. The 2015 Big Android BBQ delivered by Google Developers will leave you exhausted and inspired.
When: Times Vary | Where: Fort Worth Convention Center
The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC) is the premier regional human resources conference in the United States – a true don’t-miss event, providing more than 100 educational sessions from thought-leading speakers, an abundance of networking opportunities and an exciting Marketplace of more than 200 HR solutions and services.
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“I am inspired by passionate, enthusiastic people who have a burning desire to grow both professionally and personally. I enjoy creating opportunities for them to push their own boundaries. By creating a culture of learning and growth, I get to see our team members grow beyond their expectations. This is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job at Brightwing.”
Brightwing Birthdate: 12.13.1995
“We have the chance to make a positive change in people’s lives on a daily basis—whether we’re working with a candidate looking for their next great opportunity, or a client or hiring manager in need of talent to complete their team. Positive change is around every corner as long as you take the time to realize it and build relationships for the right reasons, always keeping others’ best interests in mind.”
Specialties: Information Technology (Security, Network, Systems, Infrastructure, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Project Managers)
Brightwing Birthdate: 12.13.1995
“My greatest satisfaction is working with and meeting so many great people. There is no better feeling than finding someone that dream job. Every day brings new challenges and experiences that few careers can provide.”
“As the HR Director at Brightwing, my goal is to act as a catalyst that enables all Brightwingers to be the best employees they can be, contribute to the company’s success, and live out our core values every day. I’m responsible for providing employees with policies and programs that support their employment, recognizing and rewarding them for a job well done and guiding employees’ growth to achieve their professional goals and greatest potential. Brightwing has an incredible ‘let’s do it’ mentality. It’s so refreshing to work around individuals who are constantly improving and challenging one another to be their best.”
“In an egg-and-bacon breakfast, the chicken is involved because it simply lays an egg, while the hog is committed because it gives its life to be the bacon. I am involved in the business of staffing and recruiting but committed to the growth, evolution, and actualization of my colleagues.”
“As a controller at Brightwing, it’s my responsibility to coordinate with all departments to ensure that financial goals are communicated and facilitate discussions of desired efforts to meet those goals. It’s a pleasure to work with various departments such as sales, finance, HR, and marketing to verify that transactions are captured correctly and timely, along with communicating how these transactions impact Brightwing’s goals.“
“As Marketing Manager at Brightwing, my goal is to bridge the gap between us, our candidates, and our partners. People are at our core, and I aim to capture the people, stories, and experiences that shape us.”
“I love the sense of accomplishment knowing I played a part in helping a candidate find a great opportunity—whether the candidate is fresh out of college looking to get their feet wet, or an established engineer looking to make a move up the corporate ladder, or even someone who just doesn’t feel appreciated in their current role and wants to make a lateral move. It’s all rewarding, knowing a candidate puts their trust in you for one of the most stressful events in life. Also, I love working alongside this great group of people who share the same passion, excitement, and sometimes even frustrations on a day-to-day basis.”
“I love meeting engineers who are passionate about their craft and helping them find new challenges that push their careers in the direction they want to go.”
“I love working alongside this great group of people that take pride in being a part of a process—a process which helps individuals succeed in reaching their professional and personal growth, and partnering with organizations that understand the value, as Brightwing values human potential.”
Specialties: Human Resources, Financial Services, Engineering
“As a recruiter, I look forward to meeting new people and building relationships that could lead to professional success. I am excited to expand my networks and help people reach their full potential in their careers.”
“I truly enjoy working with my teammates and helping clients and candidates find the right match in each other. I’m motivated and driven by success and my growth as a person and employee. Each day I learn and apply something new to develop stellar ideas and solutions.”
Specialties: Information Technology including Web/Application Development, Business/Data Analysis, Project Management and Infrastructure Engineering, and Support roles
“With 14 years of staffing experience, I thrive on building meaningful relationships with my clients. I love being a problem solver and helping my clients find that perfect candidate to help contribute to the success of their organization. “
“I truly enjoy being a resource for both clients and candidates. Whether partnering directly with prospective clients, hiring managers and stakeholders to fill critical roles, or helping top talent find their perfect fit, I’m eager to provide solutions, exceed expectations, and create lasting relationships.”
“This business is all about relationships, of which I have built many from both a client and as consultant/employee perspective. It’s more than just working to become financially successful—it is helping others succeed in their goals.”
“I have long held the view that building relationships is one of the most important things in life. Brightwing gives me the opportunity to do that every single day. Constantly connecting and expanding my network allows me to grow endlessly. I love creating relationships through discovering the opportunities that are all around us.”
“I love creating relationships and having conversations with people. The more you get to know someone, the more you understand their goals, values and most importantly their character. Once I truly understand a candidate, I am well equipped to find the best possible fit for them. That’s my goal, finding people jobs they will love!”
“I’m passionate about creating lasting connections between top talent and organizations where they can not only succeed but truly belong. I believe a great match goes beyond skill. It’s about finding the right cultural fit and ensuring personalities align to foster a thriving workplace. By understanding the unique qualities of each company and the aspirations of every candidate, I help build teams that are collaborative, innovative, and productive. At Brightwing, I’m committed to making these meaningful connections that drive success for both individuals and organizations.”
“I’m a dedicated and enthusiastic professional who thrives on helping and guiding candidates as they navigate their career paths and find fulfilling jobs that align with their aspirations. My entire career, I’ve sought and done fulfilling work, and it’s my mission to help professionals accomplish the same thing. My approach is to partner with great companies looking for great people and assist them in integrating top talent into their organizations. The Brightwing experience makes all the difference in accomplishing these goals.”
“It’s the little things that make my job worthwhile. I support several departments, and my top priority is to make sure our employees are onboarded efficiently. When I receive an email from an employee saying how excited they are for the opportunity to work for one of our clients, it feels good knowing that I’m a part of something bigger and that we are doing what we are meant to do here at Brightwing: give people an opportunity to work on something they are passionate about.”
“I enjoy communicating with the contractors we have in all states. It makes me feel good to know that I’m helping people and that they feel comfortable contacting me to answer their questions. I love coming to work every day because I love all the people I work with internally; we are a family.”
“I truly enjoy helping others and taking care of the challenging stuff so they can focus on doing what they enjoy doing. My job allows me to be organized, focused, and detail-oriented. Any HR professional (along with Forrest Gump’s mom) will tell you that each day is like a box of chocolates because you just never know what you are going to get! Coming into the office each day is easy because my colleagues are a supportive family that also encourages me to have fun!”
Although every project is different, each requires a planned, organized approach. Do you have what it takes to be a project manager? What personality type fits best into project management? 
Here’s a quick, handy, up-to-date list of “must-haves” for all project managers—aspiring, novices and experienced alike. Pin it to your cork board, hang it on the fridge and send it to your colleagues. Either way, use it as both a reference and reminder of how you can be on your project management “A-game.” 
t’s really important for project managers to think of themselves as students. No matter what industry you’re in, chances are that you’re constantly facing changes—or new developments—in business, and that affects your scopes, processes, resources, and plans. One minor enhancement can change everything, and you need to keep up. 
Once you’ve earned your PMP certification you should know what’s required to keep it current; that means paying dues & earning professional development units. 
Job search can be daunting at times – Most of us have been there a time or two… or eight. Nevertheless, as an engineer, you are likely to have many options available. That being said, it’s possible that you still find yourself at a job you’re not happy with. Don’t let conformism take over your career! Here are some trending topics that cover staying motivated, cutting your job search in half, self promotion tips, and more.
Jackpot: How Recruiters And Candidates Win At Salary Negotiation
Can You Handle The Truth? Millennials Can.
8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing a Job Candidate
The New Way We’ll Work – Global Workplace Trends
25 Best Jobs in America Right Now
