BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20170418T171710Z UID:62d75c10-512f-4eb5-ba1a-71143ba50e48 DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170426T105000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170426T113000 DESCRIPTION:Woodworking has experienced quite a renaissance as of late\, an d a very popular style involves using power tools for rough work and hand tools for detail and precision work. Using both defines each woodworker's speed and ability to produce beautiful/functional pieces. The same can be true of developers. What can we as developers learn from this mix of moder n and ancient craft? Come find out.\n\n \n Bas ed in Austin\, TX\, Mark has 15 years of full time development experience\ , 9 of which have been in Ruby and Rails. He's been at Upworthy and Stit ch Fix in recent years\, as a lead in both engineering organizations. Mar k has a passion for connecting with people\, BBQ\, board games\, woodworki ng and simple solutions to problems.\n\nMark Simoneau\n \n \n Based in Austin\, TX\, Mark has 15 year s of full time development experience\, 9 of which have been in Ruby and R ails. He's been at Upworthy and Stitch Fix in recent years\, as a lead i n both engineering organizations. Mark has a passion for connecting with people\, BBQ\, board games\, woodworking and simple solutions to problems. LOCATION:South Ballroom SUMMARY:Rough to Fine: Programming Lessons from Woodworking (Productivity) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20170418T171710Z UID:fc2aa343-934f-4e47-995b-0fe20718ceae DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170426T114000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170426T122000 DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, I’ve spoken at several conferences\, lost 30 pounds\, and worked up to running my first 5K\, all while leading an engineering team and spending significant time with my family. I also h ave less willpower than just about everyone I know. So how’d I accomp lish those things?\n\nLet’s talk about how to build goals the right w ay so that you’ll be all but guaranteed to hit them. We’ll work through the process of creating systems and nurturing habits to turn your brain into your biggest ally\, no matter what you want to accomplish!\n\n \n In addition to being a breakfast taco conno isseur\, Nickolas Means is also a connoisseur of disaster stories. He love s seeing how sometimes the absolute worst thing that could possibly happen sometimes brings out the absolute best in the people it happens to. When he's not studying the macabre\, Nick is VP of Engineering at Muve Health\, working to change how healthcare gets paid for in the US.\n\nNickolas Mea ns\n \n \n In addition to b eing a breakfast taco connoisseur\, Nickolas Means is also a connoisseur o f disaster stories. He loves seeing how sometimes the absolute worst thing that could possibly happen sometimes brings out the absolute best in the people it happens to. When he's not studying the macabre\, Nick is VP of E ngineering at Muve Health\, working to change how healthcare gets paid for in the US. LOCATION:South Ballroom SUMMARY:Warning: May Be Habit Forming (Productivity) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR