The Monktoberfest
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The twelfth annual Monktoberfest, featuring developers, social, and the best beer in the world.
Portland, ME
Joined May 2011
Before we had computer science, it was computer magic #monktoberfest
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I think I say this every year, but this talk at @monktoberfest fuckin' slaps! the format of these two speakers discussing dementia really drives the message home.
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This year we don't have a diversity and inclusion sponsor so we are covering the costs of the program (t&e etc) ourselves. Why? Because we believe it's so important, especially in the current climate. It's also about being a sustainable community for the long term.
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So happy to be here on the @Monktoberfest boat again. Thanks so much @Dynatrace for feeding us this evening!
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Our D&I applications will close on Monday, July 28. If you are interested in the potential of attending Monktoberfest 2025, and are within an under-represented group in tech, please consider applying!
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The Monktoberfest (https://monktoberfest.com/) is a one-of-a-kind conference focused on the intersection of social and technology. We'd love to have you join us in Portland, Maine on October 1-3,...
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If you are a member of an under-represented group in tech and would like to apply to attend The Monktoberfest 2025 in Portland, ME this fall, travel/lodging expenses paid, here's our application:
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The Monktoberfest (https://monktoberfest.com/) is a one-of-a-kind conference focused on the intersection of social and technology. We'd love to have you join us in Portland, Maine on October 1-3,...
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tickets for the 2025 Monktoberfest are now generally available and on sale. hope to see you all in October! https://t.co/LRvn6WPOD9
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The Monktoberfest 2025 D&I program application is now open! We'd love to have you join us in Portland, Maine on October 1-3. Link to apply:
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An issue facing open source today is maintainer burnout. The issue is systemic, and without obvious solutions. In this talk, Ashley Williams looks at the burdens of maintainers, the economics of open source and asks: is maintainer burnout a market failure?
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This talk examines "culture" in hiring and leadership, highlighting the bias in "culture fit" and the importance of shared values. It explores the gap between stated and actual values, showing how misalignment causes burnout. Watch:
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How to tackle climate challenges in your backyard with smart tech, automation, and intentional design to boost efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Let The Robots Do It:
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A longer title to this talk would be: “Top of the Mourning to You: Saying goodbye to a company you loved because you had to, not because you wanted to.” It's a eulogy to a great culture, a mourning of what once was and what will never be again. Watch:
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One of the things that all of us from junior dev to CEO will encounter in our lifetime is loss. Following the tragic loss of his husband, David Smith was brave enough to offer Monktoberfest attendees his practical technical guide to death and grief:
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In this talk, @carol_lee_phd shares the story of her empirical research conducted with software engineers and developers across industries experiencing code review anxiety. Code Review Anxiety:
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Here's a talk on how open source technology gets made, and what social factors of open source development our CATB-influenced worldview made us ignore, leading us into the way the world is today. An Obvious Statement About Open Source:
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Huzzah - the 2024 Monktoberfest talks are officially up: https://t.co/EguE1JTXfF Enjoy everyone, and see you again in Portland next year!
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