The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. We help Detroit techies stay in the loop.
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.
When: Times Vary | Where: Ann Arbor Marriott – 1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI
The Automated Vehicles Symposium 2015 will be a multidisciplinary forum designed to advance the deployment of automated vehicles. Each day will kick off with high-level presentations by some of the brightest minds in the field. Network over lunch, and then in the afternoon, choose from interactive breakout sessions where you can go in-depth with your colleagues, share perspectives and have an open dialogue on the industry’s most pressing issues.
When: 7:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Javascript: The Fun Parts is an intro level abstract talk about Javascript where we’ll examine the quirks, the community and the strengths of the omni-present language. The talk gets us away from the code for a bit and gets us talking about the spirit of what Javascript is all about.
We are an offshoot of the excellent Craftsman Guild in Ann Arbor, MI. Our goal is create a technology-agnostic user group for local Detroit software professionals who want to stay current in an industry in which there’s no way to stay totally current. The current plan is to have a healthy mix of hard and soft talks (tech vs. dev practices) as well as hands-on coding events from time to time.
When: 6:30 pm | Where: U of M Law School, South Hall (Room 1225) – 701 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI
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. E-mail organizers at a2newtech.org if you’d like to present!
Millennials are now the nation’s largest workforce. Talented, bright, ambitious professionals – what do they expect from a work place? Is your company ready to hire and retain this talent pool? Join us for drinks, food, and a discussion from some of Metro Detroit’s experts in culture, hiring, and building a great workplace. This will be a fun, laid back conversation with plenty of insight into the Millennial’s mind on July 22nd.
The Detroit Lean Startup Circle is a group of smart and driven high-tech entrepreneurs that have learned how to discover customers and build products they want.
When: 6:00 pm | Where: Skyline Club – 2000 Town Center #2800, Southfield, MI
Great Lakes Area .NET Users Group (GANG) would like to invite you to DevLunch at Granite City Food & Brewery (SW Corner of I-75 and Big Beaver Rd) on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Come meet up with other Developers in the area to talk tech, socialize and network over lunch. Please do tell your co-workers and friends. You can also tweet using the #DevLunch hash tag.
EVENT UPDATE: This event is now on Fri, July 31. Most recent post here.
Join the largest global party on the planet! Grinders from all around the globe are going to be letting off some steam and kicking back!
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 50 cities and 20 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead.
When: 1:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Learn PHP and MySQL! The most popular database languages used today, they are integral to popular web content management systems, including Drupal and WordPress.
During the course, students will learn how to create a MySQL database, develop PHP code to interact with their database, integrate multiple content types including images, and integrate all of this into a webpage..
When: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm | Where: The Henry Ford – Dearborn
On July 25-26, 2015, The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich., in collaboration with our partners at Maker Media, will be the place to visit when Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford for two days of unconventional ingenuity, unbridled creativity and a whole lot of forward thinking.
Hundreds of makers will bring their wares, ideas, inventions and solutions to this two-day festival offering everything from robots, flame shooters and animatronics to solar-powered mechanical sculptures and fashionable finds. Go to The Henry Ford, roll up your sleeves, and make something.
When: 6:45 pm | Where: Quicken Loans – Chase Building – 635 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
As a popular open source operating system, Android faces a great security challenge. It must act as a secure platform while revealing its code to the public eyes. Therefore, Android implements various security concepts and mechanism.
The Detroit Chapter of the Google Developers Group (GDG) is a group interested in all things coming out of Mountainview, CA. Our members are users, developers, and enthusiasts located in the metro Detroit area of Michigan. The Detroit GDG meets monthly at the Quicken Loans Headquarters in downtown Detroit, Michigan.
When: Arrive around dinner on Friday | Where: Lansing Center – 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
Come and spend the weekend with the City of Lansing’s first hackathon! Hosted at the luxurious Lansing Center, MythicApps will take over the charming downtown of Lansing, Michigan. We’ll provide all the tools necessary for a fun, rewarding, and free weekend in the Capital City.
Make friends that will last a lifetime and meet representatives from amazing companies. Chase the dream of building an app that changes the world and learn a brand new skill. Pick the brains of our mentors and try out some new hardware. MythicApps is the place to take the seasoned veteran, or the eager beginner, to the next level.
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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“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!”
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