Category Archives: Who's Coming?

Howie Ross, Homebrewer & Web Developer

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 13, 2009

headshot21What do you do?
I solve problems, many of which involve ctrl+s alt+tab ctrl+r, you know…web development. I code ecommerce sites for Weblinc and fun apps like Maps for The Art Blog

What do you wish you did?
I’m doing it. Living the Dream. Some day I’d like to run my own software and website development shop / brewpub but for now I’m learning form the best at Weblinc / National Mechanics.

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
I went to BarCamp Philly last year and gave my flashy friends a hand last weekend at FlashCamp Philadelphia .

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
I’d like to lead a hands on workshop where we collectively develop and deploy a barcampphilly tweet stream app for the community to use.

I’m also thinking about doing a session on ColdFusion for web designers (I promise it will be easier than php)

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I provide technical and emotional support for our intrepid barcamp co-organizer @KelaniNichole on all her amazing endeavors

I also brew my own beer. I’ll be serving a smokey maple porter at beerCamp which I’m co-organzing.

Got a website or blog?
echoability.com and webdevwork.com

Twitter?
@howdiz

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Seth Horwitz, Community Consultant

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 13, 2009

seth2What do you do?
I’m a consultant in knowledge management, online collaboration and social capital. I’m working nowadays with the American Friends Service Committee (Quakers), helping peace and justice activists around the world collaborate.

I’m also a founding organizer of Philly NetSquared, which sponsors Net Tuesday, a monthly gathering of folks who resonate with the theme of using social tools for social change — from different perspectives: activists, techies, nonprofit staff, visionaries…

What do you wish you did?
I love my work, but I wish I had more time to pursue ideas that would take time and energy away from earning a living.

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Nope. First and long. (First time attendee, long time fan.)

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
I’d like to explore ways to help people choose the MOST APPROPRIATE communication tool or medium for each unique purpose.

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
In a previous life as a Reference Librarian in the (pre-web) ’80’s, I created a social network at the Ridley Twp. Public Library where community members’ interests, passions and desires for connection were classified a la Dewey and interfiled into the card catalog (remember those?)

Got a website or blog?
communishare.org

Twitter?
@sethhorwitz

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Duran Goodyear, IT Ninja

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 13, 2009

Duran GoodyearWhat do you do?
I’m the Manager of Web Services at The University of the Arts.

What do you wish you did?
I wish I was working for an international non-profit of some kind using my IT skills to support aid agencies in helping 3rd world nations develop sustainable economies.

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Yes, last year, here in Philly!

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Something Practical, IT related, probably on a website or CMS product…

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
It took me way too long to find a photo to put up for this profile…

Got a website or blog?
walking.alphex.com
Twitter?
@alphex

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Geoff DiMasi, Community Pioneer

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 13, 2009

3963654484_287915ef99(2)What do you do?
Make things happen.

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Yes! I have been to various BarCamps and related conference in this format. They are, by far, the most engaging and authentic. And, of course… last year’s BarCamp Philly was the best one of all.

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
How to navigate the human issues of problem solving or something like that… designing for flat organizations… making a living by doing what you love.

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I am an Eagle Scout.

Got a website or blog?
window.punkave.com

Twitter?
@geoffd

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Kyle Burton, Principal Software Engineer

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 13, 2009

kyleprofilephoto299x432What do you do?
Principal Software Engineer at Algorithmics. Ruby, Clojure, Open Source, messaging, functional programming developer.

What do you wish you did?
Attend more conferences! Give more back (esp wrt the open source community).

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
No, heard great things about last year, very much looking forward to it.

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Fuzzy string matching.

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
A _long_ time ago I was an amateur competitive skateboarder.

Got a website or blog?
asymmetrical-view.com

Twitter?
@kyleburton

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Mark Magliocco, Independent Consultant

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 13, 2009

mark_magliocco_3What do you do?
Independent Consultant Technical Project Manager for large corporations. Building Web sites and applications for both internal users and the public.

What do you wish you did?
Selling sunglasses on the beach in Maui or Ski instructor in the alps of Italy.

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Yes last year.

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Top Ten Future Web trends
1. Semantic Web
2. Artificial Intelligence
3. Virtual Worlds
4. Mobile
5. Attention Economy
6. Web Sites as Web Services
7. Online Video / Internet TV
8. Rich Internet Apps
9. International Web
10. Personalization

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I used to work as an amusement park ride operator.

Got a website or blog?
markm.com

Twitter?
@markmag

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Tim Chilcott, Potato Lover

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 13, 2009

3288_96621655030_501020030_2509849_2078995_nWhat do you do?
Get money, get paid.

What do you wish you did?
Climbed Rocks

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Yes I have, I went to Barcamps all over CA and then recently hit up Barcamp JAX

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Potatoes/Innovation

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I’m allergic to raw fruits and vegetables

Got a website or blog?
timchilcott.com

Twitter?
@timchilcott

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Julia Hays, Reporter & Blogger

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 12, 2009

shadesWhat 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 about?
Hyperlocal Journalism – a session that would focus on engaging the community in the reporting process and focusing on a more local approach to the news gathering.

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
The weirdest foods I’ve ever tried are cow intestine and llama.

Got a website or blog?
juliahays.wordpress.com

Twitter?
@JuliaEveHays

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James Chan, International Business Consultant

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 12, 2009

james_chan_close_up_in_2007What 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 speak frequently. I’d be willing to speak at Barcampphilly.org.

What do you wish you did?
Ever since I created my professional life in 1983, I have been doing what I wished.

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
No. I only knew about barcampphilly today, Sunday, November 1, 2009 because a friend of mine told me on the phone.

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Self employment especially solo consulting skills. I have been running a one-person consultancy for 26 years. I am also an active member of a 190-member consultants network. I’d like to share my insights on how people can make a good living being independent consultants.

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I coined the phrase “C.H.I.N.A. Formula” to summarize what I know about the secrets of selling to the Chinese successfully in one word, namely, “C.H.I.N.A.”. I uploaded an eight-minute video on YouTube. Here is the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8g5ZKdbKAs.

Got a website or blog?
AsiaMarketingManagement.com

Twitter?
@jameschan6

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Carrie Estok, Community Manager

By Roz Duffy | Published: November 12, 2009

carrie_audbday2What 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 26 after a year and a half as the first Community Manager for Yelp.com)? I’d love to be a celebrity stylist like Rachel Zoe to indulge my obsession with fashion, pop culture and the media. I’d also like to finish my novel, make a ton of money and buy a place in LA. Maybe I’ll become a rock star while I’m at it. No big deal ; )…

Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
I presented at PodCamp last month – it was very cool!

If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
The session I led at PodCamp was called “Don’t Be Stupid, Dummy: Marketing Lessons Learned From Idiots and Others,” which was a lot of fun. I’d also love to present a Community Management session or a Content Creation workshop.

Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I’m psychic. Really!

Got a website or blog?
carrieestok.com

Twitter?
@cupcakie

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