Shanta R. Nathwani, B.Com., MCP

Tag: WordCamp

  • #FF WordCamp Buffalo

    WordCamp Buffalo 2013
    WordCamp Buffalo 2013

    I have the privilege of presenting at WordCamp Buffalo this weekend on the topic of Data Architecture in WordPress. This is their second year and it’s sold out! I present this topic at Sheridan College in the CCT360 course, part of the ICCIT joint program with University of Toronto at Mississauga.  In this Intermediate Web Design, we use WordPress as their tool and it is amazing what comes out of their final projects. 

    Some of the presenters I know personally, such as Al Davis, Brian Hogg and Jordan Quintal and others I’ve just tweeted or emailed. One tweet I got from Jared Novak said he was upset that he wasn’t going to be able to see my talk because we were presenting at the same time. Hence the hashtag, #WordCampProblems. However, it turns out that we will both be at WordCamp Toronto in a few weeks, so he’ll get a chance to see it there.

    If you are planning on attending my session, may I highly recommend that you bring Post-it notes. I will have a few on hand, but you might have more fun with your own. It will be my first time presenting this topic and I hope you’ll enjoy it.

    WordCamp Buffalo, in its second year looks like it’s going to be a fun time. I’ve never presented out of country before (and yeah, I know it’s not far), but they are taking a real chance on me and for that I am thankful for. I highly recommend that you follow WordCamp Buffalo on Twitter @WordCampBuffalo and follow along with the hashtag #WCBuf tomorrow for the camp. Hope to see you there!

  • Discussion Notes from WordCamp 2013 Planning Meetup | WordCamp Toronto 2013 @ Humber College

    I’ve submitted my topics for the upcoming WordCamp Toronto 2013. Here’s your chance to be a part of it and have your say. Chime in!

    Discussion Notes from WordCamp 2013 Planning Meetup | WordCamp Toronto 2013 @ Humber College.

  • Get Involved: Call for Speakers, Volunteers, and Sponsors | WordCamp Toronto 2013 @ Humber College

    Logo from WordCamp Toronto 2012
    Logo from WordCamp Toronto 2012

    I’m going to have to really get my act in gear if I’m going to be a speaker this year again. Anything in particular that you’d like to see me speak on? In case you’re interested, here’s the WordCamp Toronto 2013 Call for Speakers, etc.

    Get Involved: Call for Speakers, Volunteers, and Sponsors | WordCamp Toronto 2013 @ Humber College.

    I got a chance to speak last year at the last minute and loved it! Here’s my talk from last year:

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  • #FF WordCamp Hamilton

    WordCamp Hamilton 2013
    WordCamp Hamilton 2013

    It’s a big WordPress month for me here and probably more to come, but let’s get the second Follow Friday post underway!

    Next weekend, Hamilton will be hosting its first WordCamp at the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Tanenbaum Pavillion. I’ve attended two WordCamps in Toronto and they were fantastic. This one is our first go, so we’re going with a single day at a very reasonable price.

    I unfortunately won’t be able to attend myself, though I have played a minor role in helping to organize. But hey, when one of your best friends is getting married, they’ve let me off the hook.

    Some of the notable people they have talking at the event are Joey Coleman, Al Davis and Kevin Browne. I just had Joey visit my class at Sheridan College the other day and it was a blast! I’ve also seen Al do presentations at WordCamp Toronto and I’m looking forward to most likely hearing him there in a few months again.

    If you’ve never attended a WordCamp before, it’s a great event for beginners and advanced alike. I highly recommend it. You can purchase tickets for a mere $20 (just lowered from $25!) on their website here and make sure you follow them @WordCampHamOnt. Have an awesome time!