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Author Archives: Roz Duffy
Julia Hays, Reporter & Blogger
What do you do?
I’m a communities reporter and hyperlocal blogger for a Gannett newspaper.
What do you wish you did?
I would like to explore creative writing fields as well.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
No, there’s a first time for everything.
If you were to lead a session, what would it be [...]
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James Chan, International Business Consultant
What do you do?
I consult with U.S. firms that want to sell American-made products and services to China and Asia. I have run a Center-City based international sales consultancy for 26 years. I also give talks on consulting and self-employment skills. The Free Library of Philadelphia and the U.S. Department of Commerce ask me to [...]
Carrie Estok, Community Manager
What do you do?
I’m the Director of Membership, Content and Program Creation at Cities2night, an online/offline social network for 21-35 year olds in 19 cities across the country (locally we’re Philly2night). We’re getting ready for a total re-launch, so stay tuned!
What do you wish you did?
Other than my job (which I just started on October [...]
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Mary Beth Hertz, Teacher
What do you do?
I am a Computer Teacher and Technology Teacher Leader at Bluford Elementary School in West Philadelphia. I support the school and the staff with their technology needs and I am always trying new ways to integrate technology into the curriculum.
What do you wish you did?
I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else. I [...]
Roz Duffy, Tech Lead & Community Chick
What do you do?
I (co)organize events all over the city for the tech and creative communities of Philadelphia, including BarCamp Philly, Refresh Philly, Ignite Philly and UX Book Club Philly. By day I am a tech lead, running weekly code developments for a realllly big website.
What do you wish you did?
So many things! [...]
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JP Toto, Web App Developer
What do you do?
Balance. Weave. Frolic. I’m also the V.P. for Application Development at Cognis IT, an IT solutions and software consulting provider I helped found. When I’m not doing that I help to organize Barcamp Philly, which I co-founded with Roz Duffy, and actively attend and participate in other local organizations like Philly ALT.NET [...]
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Kelani Nichole, Interactive Lead
What do you do?
I am the Interactive Lead for a Creative Agency called M. I make websites, and love killer content. It is important. Lately, I’ve been stretching my event planning muscle as a Co-organizer of BarCamp and BeerCamp. BUT my heart is with Art. I don’t make it, I just love to think about [...]
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Lori Widelitz-Cavallucci, UX Designer
What do you do?
I am the Principal of Catenation. We do User Experience Design.
What do you wish you did?
Nothing else. I love what I do. I would like to add some hours to the day, however.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
No, this is my first time.
If you were [...]
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Jenn Carvin, IT Process Operations
What do you do?
IT Process Operations Consultant at a major technology company.
What do you wish you did?
More IA and UX work. Would LOVE to work with animals full time.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
This will be my first and I’m so excited to attend!
If you were to lead a [...]
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Tim Chilcott, Potato Lover