Aaron Brazell
Aaron is a WordPress developer and consultant and the author of the upcoming WordPress Bible from Wiley publishing. Aaron has been developing in WordPress for more than 4 years and has spoken at numerous events including WordCamps. He is a lead organizer of WordCamp Mid-Atlantic and an advocate for resource sharing among communities. He resides outside of Washington, D.C. He is often controversial but rarely wrong.
Aaron is a WordPress developer and consultant and the author of the upcoming WordPress Bible from Wiley publishing. Aaron has been developing in WordPress for more than 4 years and has spoken at numerous events including WordCamps. He is a lead organizer of WordCamp Mid-Atlantic and an advocate for resource sharing among communities. He resides outside of Washington, D.C. He is often controversial but rarely wrong.
Aaron Brodney
Aaron Brodney is a LAMP stack expert, Systems Engineer, consultant and developer. Aaron has used his skills at a number of organizations. They include NCSU, McClatchy, Red Hat as Sr. Technical Support Engineer in charge of LAMP. Aaron currently applies his strong Linux skill-set at The Select Group on assignment at IBM, and for Penguin Militia Networks / G&A Research, his business ventures. Aaron is an avid fan of WordPress and Penguin Militia Networks specializes in high-performance, secure WordPress hosting.
Aaron Brodney is a LAMP stack expert, Systems Engineer, consultant and developer. Aaron has used his skills at a number of organizations. They include NCSU, McClatchy, Red Hat as Sr. Technical Support Engineer in charge of LAMP. Aaron currently applies his strong Linux skill-set at The Select Group on assignment at IBM, and for Penguin Militia Networks / G&A Research, his business ventures. Aaron is an avid fan of WordPress and Penguin Militia Networks specializes in high-performance, secure WordPress hosting.
Andrew Gray
A web developer since the late 90's, Andrew Gray's first commercial internet project was founding Chapel Hill Rent.com in 1999. Now a partner at TayloeGray, a Wilmington, NC based Marketing and eBusiness Consulting firm, Andrew develops client sites on the WordPress framework. TayloeGray's highest traffic WordPress site is Hip2Save.com, a coupon blog with over 5M page views per month. Other notable WP sites include CBradioshow.com (online radio station) and UNCWEC.org,(the Entrepreneurship Center of UNC-W)
A web developer since the late 90's, Andrew Gray's first commercial internet project was founding Chapel Hill Rent.com in 1999. Now a partner at TayloeGray, a Wilmington, NC based Marketing and eBusiness Consulting firm, Andrew develops client sites on the WordPress framework. TayloeGray's highest traffic WordPress site is Hip2Save.com, a coupon blog with over 5M page views per month. Other notable WP sites include CBradioshow.com (online radio station) and UNCWEC.org,(the Entrepreneurship Center of UNC-W)
Brad Williams
Brad Williams is the CEO and Co-Founder of WebDevStudios.com. He is also a co-host on the SitePoint Podcast and an Advisor on SitePoint Forums. He was one of the original co-hosts on the WordPress Weekly Podcast and still joins the show on occasion. Brad has been developing websites for over 12 years, including the last 3 where he has focused on open-source technologies like WordPress.
Brad has given presentations at WordCamp Mid-Atlantic, Montreal, and New York City on various WordPress topics. He is also the organizer for the New Jersey WordPress Meetup Group. Brad is also the co-author of the upcoming WROX book Professional WordPress.
Brad is a computer programmer and tech junkie who enjoys exploring technology and sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
Brad Williams is the CEO and Co-Founder of WebDevStudios.com. He is also a co-host on the SitePoint Podcast and an Advisor on SitePoint Forums. He was one of the original co-hosts on the WordPress Weekly Podcast and still joins the show on occasion. Brad has been developing websites for over 12 years, including the last 3 where he has focused on open-source technologies like WordPress.
Brad has given presentations at WordCamp Mid-Atlantic, Montreal, and New York City on various WordPress topics. He is also the organizer for the New Jersey WordPress Meetup Group. Brad is also the co-author of the upcoming WROX book Professional WordPress.
Brad is a computer programmer and tech junkie who enjoys exploring technology and sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
Brandon Eley
Brandon Eley is an Interactive Director, entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. Brandon has 10 years of experience in online marketing and e-commerce from both the perspective of an e-commerce retailer and that of a consultant.
As the Interactive Director for Kelsey Advertising & Design, a small-smart advertising agency with a strong focus on digital media, Brandon oversees interactive projects, online marketing campaigns and information architecture.
Brandon is the co-author of "Online Marketing Inside Out," and frequently speaks about online marketing at conferences and organizations all over the country. He also co-authors the SitePoint Tribune email newsletter that reaches over 200,000 web professionals weekly.
Brandon is the owner of 2BigFeet.com, online retailer of large men's shoes, as well as several other websites and blogs.
Brandon Eley is an Interactive Director, entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. Brandon has 10 years of experience in online marketing and e-commerce from both the perspective of an e-commerce retailer and that of a consultant.
As the Interactive Director for Kelsey Advertising & Design, a small-smart advertising agency with a strong focus on digital media, Brandon oversees interactive projects, online marketing campaigns and information architecture.
Brandon is the co-author of "Online Marketing Inside Out," and frequently speaks about online marketing at conferences and organizations all over the country. He also co-authors the SitePoint Tribune email newsletter that reaches over 200,000 web professionals weekly.
Brandon is the owner of 2BigFeet.com, online retailer of large men's shoes, as well as several other websites and blogs.
Carl Hancock
Carl Hancock is a founding partner at rocketgenius, creators of the Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress. Gravity Forms is the premier WordPress form builder plugin. Carl has 14 years of experience in user experience design and product development. When he isn't working on product development at rocketgenius, he is researching the next big trip to feed his travel addiction.
Carl Hancock is a founding partner at rocketgenius, creators of the Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress. Gravity Forms is the premier WordPress form builder plugin. Carl has 14 years of experience in user experience design and product development. When he isn't working on product development at rocketgenius, he is researching the next big trip to feed his travel addiction.
Cory Miller
Cory Miller is the founder of iThemes.com, PluginBuddy.com and WebDesign.com, all focused on providing high-quality WordPress products and training. Based in Oklahoma City, he started the company in Jan. 2008 and now has a team of over 14. He got his start with WordPress for a professional blog and started dabbling in WordPress theme design before starting his current business.
Cory Miller is the founder of iThemes.com, PluginBuddy.com and WebDesign.com, all focused on providing high-quality WordPress products and training. Based in Oklahoma City, he started the company in Jan. 2008 and now has a team of over 14. He got his start with WordPress for a professional blog and started dabbling in WordPress theme design before starting his current business.
Dan Milward
Dan Milward is a New Zealand-based developer and entrepreneur working with Instinct, makers of (amongst other things) the world-famous WP e-Commerce Plugin. You can find him at instinct.co.nz and at getshopped.org.
Dan Milward is a New Zealand-based developer and entrepreneur working with Instinct, makers of (amongst other things) the world-famous WP e-Commerce Plugin. You can find him at instinct.co.nz and at getshopped.org.
Dave Moyer
Full bio can be found at http://davemoyer.org/about
Been on the web and in digital media since 2003. Vlogger, blogger, podcaster. Founding President of Bitwire Media, parent company of the popular WordCast network (http://wordcastnet.com), the leading destination for WordPress, blogging and social media shows.
Recent speaking credits include WordCamp Phoenix, San Francisco, Denver, and Dallas 2009, CSIA DEMOGala 2009 and National Trust for Historic Preservation Summit 2009.
Also seventeen years old. :)
Full bio can be found at http://davemoyer.org/about
Been on the web and in digital media since 2003. Vlogger, blogger, podcaster. Founding President of Bitwire Media, parent company of the popular WordCast network (http://wordcastnet.com), the leading destination for WordPress, blogging and social media shows.
Recent speaking credits include WordCamp Phoenix, San Francisco, Denver, and Dallas 2009, CSIA DEMOGala 2009 and National Trust for Historic Preservation Summit 2009.
Also seventeen years old. :)
Glenn Ansley
Glenn Ansley is an owner and developer at FullThrottle Development, based in Wake Forest, NC. While technology has always been a hobby, it was not until 2006 that Glenn was first introduced to web design. Glenn used WordPress to cut his teeth on PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS and anything else web related. He takes pride in the fact that he didn't know what a template tag was three years ago (documented in the support forum) but now develops highly customized web applications and and plugins around the WordPress framework. Glenn will present a detailed overview of the core WordPress codebase with special emphasis given to the plugin developers.
Glenn Ansley is an owner and developer at FullThrottle Development, based in Wake Forest, NC. While technology has always been a hobby, it was not until 2006 that Glenn was first introduced to web design. Glenn used WordPress to cut his teeth on PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS and anything else web related. He takes pride in the fact that he didn't know what a template tag was three years ago (documented in the support forum) but now develops highly customized web applications and and plugins around the WordPress framework. Glenn will present a detailed overview of the core WordPress codebase with special emphasis given to the plugin developers.
Grant Swaim
Grant is a full time automotive instructor and author of Technology Guide for Today's Automotive Technician, due out in May 2010. Grant is also building an online course to deliver this content. In the process of building this membership-style site, Grant did extensive research on publishing platforms,membership software and ecommerce solutions. Grant is always willing to share his experiences to make the path easier for others.
Grant is a full time automotive instructor and author of Technology Guide for Today's Automotive Technician, due out in May 2010. Grant is also building an online course to deliver this content. In the process of building this membership-style site, Grant did extensive research on publishing platforms,membership software and ecommerce solutions. Grant is always willing to share his experiences to make the path easier for others.
Gregory Ng
By day, Greg is the VP, Creative at Brooks Bell Interactive, an online direct marketing agency. By night he is the Frozen Food Master, the host of a niche web show reviewing frozen foods at Freezerburns.com.
Jacob Santos
WordPress core community programmer since September 2007. Worked on the WordPress inline documentation, HTTP API, plugin API, and various other bugs and optimizations.
In addition to working on the WordPress project itself, Jacob has worked with setting up WordPress at his current job for the past few years. He's also the "expert" since no other programmer wants to work on WordPress.
WordPress core community programmer since September 2007. Worked on the WordPress inline documentation, HTTP API, plugin API, and various other bugs and optimizations.
In addition to working on the WordPress project itself, Jacob has worked with setting up WordPress at his current job for the past few years. He's also the "expert" since no other programmer wants to work on WordPress.
Jayvie Canono
It has been said that Jay was there to watch the world get created. He was a b2 user and switched to WordPress at the first release in May 2003.
Since then, he's been working as a freelance designer creating blogs and other sites with WordPress as a CMS.
Jay talks about everything from politics, social issues, and WordPress on his blog at onefinejay.com
It has been said that Jay was there to watch the world get created. He was a b2 user and switched to WordPress at the first release in May 2003.
Since then, he's been working as a freelance designer creating blogs and other sites with WordPress as a CMS.
Jay talks about everything from politics, social issues, and WordPress on his blog at onefinejay.com
Jeffrey L. Cohen
Jeffrey L. Cohen is Social Media Marketing Manager at Howard, Merrell and Partners, a Raleigh, North Carolina B2B marketing firm, and is a partner in OurHashtag, which brings together the elements of community, marketing and technology to provide platforms for connection and engagement both online and off-line. Jeff is also Contributing Editor at SocialMediaB2B.com, the leading B2B industry social media site, which is highly ranked on the Ad Age Power 150.
Jeff has more than 15 years experience in business to business and business to consumer marketing, on both the client and agency sides. He is also a photographer and blogger who blogs at DigitalPapercuts.com about social media, marketing, photography and life in general, but especially his kids. He also produces an online video show with focused on North Carolina Wine. NorthCarolinaWine.TV has provided an opportunity to use video and other social media tools to build out a large digital footprint and create a recognized online brand from scratch.
Jeffrey L. Cohen is Social Media Marketing Manager at Howard, Merrell and Partners, a Raleigh, North Carolina B2B marketing firm, and is a partner in OurHashtag, which brings together the elements of community, marketing and technology to provide platforms for connection and engagement both online and off-line. Jeff is also Contributing Editor at SocialMediaB2B.com, the leading B2B industry social media site, which is highly ranked on the Ad Age Power 150.
Jeff has more than 15 years experience in business to business and business to consumer marketing, on both the client and agency sides. He is also a photographer and blogger who blogs at DigitalPapercuts.com about social media, marketing, photography and life in general, but especially his kids. He also produces an online video show with focused on North Carolina Wine. NorthCarolinaWine.TV has provided an opportunity to use video and other social media tools to build out a large digital footprint and create a recognized online brand from scratch.
Lisa Sabin-Wilson
Lisa Sabin-Wilson is a creative designer and the owner of E.Webscapes Design Studio and the author of both WordPress For Dummies and BuddyPress For Dummies (Wiley Pub.). For 10 years, Lisa has been consulting with , helping to support and providing custom solutions for web site owners using different content management platforms such as WordPress, Movable Type, Expression Engine and TypePad, to name a few, as well as a variety of different social media platforms, in particular BuddyPress, which gives individuals and small businesses the ability to host a niche, social community on their own web site.
Lisa is a 'sometimes' public speaker at national conferences, on the topic of blogging, WordPress and social media. When Lisa is not designing great websites, speaking publicly, or writing books about WordPress, design, blogging and social media – you can usually find her scuba diving 100ft below the water or downhill skiing up high atop a mountain.. or just relaxing with her family, enjoying a good cup of espresso and a good book or movie.
Lisa Sabin-Wilson is a creative designer and the owner of E.Webscapes Design Studio and the author of both WordPress For Dummies and BuddyPress For Dummies (Wiley Pub.). For 10 years, Lisa has been consulting with , helping to support and providing custom solutions for web site owners using different content management platforms such as WordPress, Movable Type, Expression Engine and TypePad, to name a few, as well as a variety of different social media platforms, in particular BuddyPress, which gives individuals and small businesses the ability to host a niche, social community on their own web site.
Lisa is a 'sometimes' public speaker at national conferences, on the topic of blogging, WordPress and social media. When Lisa is not designing great websites, speaking publicly, or writing books about WordPress, design, blogging and social media – you can usually find her scuba diving 100ft below the water or downhill skiing up high atop a mountain.. or just relaxing with her family, enjoying a good cup of espresso and a good book or movie.
Patrick O'Keefe
Patrick O’Keefe is the founder of the iFroggy Network, a network of websites covering various interests. He has been managing online communities since 2000 and is the author of “Managing Online Forums,” a practical guide to managing online social spaces. He has been responsible for the cultivation of communities like phpBBHacks.com, KarateForums.com and PhotoshopForums.com. He blogs about online community at ManagingCommunities.com, his favorite record label at BadBoyBlog.com and more at patrickokeefe.com.
Patrick O’Keefe is the founder of the iFroggy Network, a network of websites covering various interests. He has been managing online communities since 2000 and is the author of “Managing Online Forums,” a practical guide to managing online social spaces. He has been responsible for the cultivation of communities like phpBBHacks.com, KarateForums.com and PhotoshopForums.com. He blogs about online community at ManagingCommunities.com, his favorite record label at BadBoyBlog.com and more at patrickokeefe.com.
Ryan Boyles
Ryan Boyles is a software developer acting as technical evangelist for Application Infrastructure in IBM Software. He advocates RESTful situational application development, Agile software methods and dynamic scripting programming models for cloud computing. Ryan is a community manager, with the mission to drive simplification of app development in your Enterprise by raising awareness of WebSphere Emerging Technology. He spent 13 years in software development working on user interfaces, web applications, online communities and systems management. Ryan Boyles has a B.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University. He works at IBM’s Research Triangle Park Laboratory in North Carolina and is an accomplished inventor with over a dozen patents. Ryan has spoke at Web2.0 Expo, Social Fresh and various BarCamps. He has been working with WordPress since version 2.0.5 as a administrator, blogger and developer. Ryan is fascinated with mobile and declarative living, and the impact of the social web on business, society, and everyday life. Follow Ryan on Twitter at @theRab and the Emerge team at @WebSphereEmerge. Ryan is also a prolific events organizer in NC, having a hand in hosting Triangle Tweetup, Ignite Raleigh, Social Media Club, Raleigh Twestival and others. Connect with Ryan via your social network of choice http://card.ly/theRab
Ryan Boyles is a software developer acting as technical evangelist for Application Infrastructure in IBM Software. He advocates RESTful situational application development, Agile software methods and dynamic scripting programming models for cloud computing. Ryan is a community manager, with the mission to drive simplification of app development in your Enterprise by raising awareness of WebSphere Emerging Technology. He spent 13 years in software development working on user interfaces, web applications, online communities and systems management. Ryan Boyles has a B.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University. He works at IBM’s Research Triangle Park Laboratory in North Carolina and is an accomplished inventor with over a dozen patents. Ryan has spoke at Web2.0 Expo, Social Fresh and various BarCamps. He has been working with WordPress since version 2.0.5 as a administrator, blogger and developer. Ryan is fascinated with mobile and declarative living, and the impact of the social web on business, society, and everyday life. Follow Ryan on Twitter at @theRab and the Emerge team at @WebSphereEmerge. Ryan is also a prolific events organizer in NC, having a hand in hosting Triangle Tweetup, Ignite Raleigh, Social Media Club, Raleigh Twestival and others. Connect with Ryan via your social network of choice http://card.ly/theRab
Ryan Duff
Ryan has been working with WordPress since 2004 and was the original author of WordPress Contact Form. He is also a SysAdmin and long-time Linux user who likes to hack things to make repeated tasks simpler. He loves virtualization, configuration management, and version control software. Ryan began making websites since the age of 12 and has been using PHP for almost 10 years. Currently, he is running his own WordPress consultancy, Fusionized Technology, in Harrisburg, PA. You can find Ryan online at ryanduff.net
Ryan has been working with WordPress since 2004 and was the original author of WordPress Contact Form. He is also a SysAdmin and long-time Linux user who likes to hack things to make repeated tasks simpler. He loves virtualization, configuration management, and version control software. Ryan began making websites since the age of 12 and has been using PHP for almost 10 years. Currently, he is running his own WordPress consultancy, Fusionized Technology, in Harrisburg, PA. You can find Ryan online at ryanduff.net
Syed Balkhi
Syed Balkhi is a WordPress designer / developer and the founder of a WordPress resource site known as WPBeginner. Syed has 7 years of experience working in the web industry and has been working with WordPress since 2006. Syed has worked with businesses and individuals on all different levels. He is mostly known for his agressive marketing skills, creative designs, and expertise in SEO.
Syed Balkhi is a WordPress designer / developer and the founder of a WordPress resource site known as WPBeginner. Syed has 7 years of experience working in the web industry and has been working with WordPress since 2006. Syed has worked with businesses and individuals on all different levels. He is mostly known for his agressive marketing skills, creative designs, and expertise in SEO.
Tony Zeoli
Tony Zeoli, founder of Digital Strategy Works, has been active developing media & entertainment related web sites utilizing best of class streaming and multimedia products since 1995 for a wide range of companies, including: Cablevision Systems Corp, the Associated Press, Zondervan, Lehman Brothers, and JP Morgan Chase. And, start-ups, including his own Netmix.com, Entertainment Media Works (StarStyle.com), and the National Museum of Hip-Hop. Tony relaunched Netmix on WordPress in 2004 as a blog and a way to host his DJ podcasts using the Podcasting plugin. For clients that require video, he's using WordPress combined with the Kaltura, Wordtube plugin running JW Player, or Vipers Video QuickTags for simple video embeds from 3rd party services like YouTube. For photos, Tony is working with NextGen Gallery and the various associated plug-ins to create slide-shows and other effects. Tony lives in Bronxville, NY, a commuter community 30-minutes north of Manhattan in Westchester County. He founded WordPress Westchester Meetup, which is sponsored by The Journal News, to serve WordPress fanatics in the area. When he's not plotting digital strategy for clients, he loves to drive the lane on the b-ball court, put a few X's in frames at the bowling alley, and spin deep and melodic tech-house music in his DJ sets.
Tony Zeoli, founder of Digital Strategy Works, has been active developing media & entertainment related web sites utilizing best of class streaming and multimedia products since 1995 for a wide range of companies, including: Cablevision Systems Corp, the Associated Press, Zondervan, Lehman Brothers, and JP Morgan Chase. And, start-ups, including his own Netmix.com, Entertainment Media Works (StarStyle.com), and the National Museum of Hip-Hop. Tony relaunched Netmix on WordPress in 2004 as a blog and a way to host his DJ podcasts using the Podcasting plugin. For clients that require video, he's using WordPress combined with the Kaltura, Wordtube plugin running JW Player, or Vipers Video QuickTags for simple video embeds from 3rd party services like YouTube. For photos, Tony is working with NextGen Gallery and the various associated plug-ins to create slide-shows and other effects. Tony lives in Bronxville, NY, a commuter community 30-minutes north of Manhattan in Westchester County. He founded WordPress Westchester Meetup, which is sponsored by The Journal News, to serve WordPress fanatics in the area. When he's not plotting digital strategy for clients, he loves to drive the lane on the b-ball court, put a few X's in frames at the bowling alley, and spin deep and melodic tech-house music in his DJ sets.
Tracy Needham
For the last six years, Compelling Communications, LLC founder Tracy Needham has been helping small businesses around the country get more clients and more sales with marketing content that does the selling for you and marketing strategies that make better use of your time and money.
Tracy dishes the dirt on copywriting and small business marketing at Compelling Marketing Blog--which is an Alltop top blog for Marketing and was also named one of the top 100 marketing blogs in the world by The Daily Reviewer in 2009.
For the last six years, Compelling Communications, LLC founder Tracy Needham has been helping small businesses around the country get more clients and more sales with marketing content that does the selling for you and marketing strategies that make better use of your time and money.
Tracy dishes the dirt on copywriting and small business marketing at Compelling Marketing Blog--which is an Alltop top blog for Marketing and was also named one of the top 100 marketing blogs in the world by The Daily Reviewer in 2009.
Wayne Sutton
Wayne Sutton, business development/ marketing strategist for TriOut and Partner of OurHashtag.
Wayne Sutton helps individuals, startups and businesses succeed in understanding how to communicate on the social web via brand strategy, social networks and location-based services. With nearly 10 years experience in the technology and social media sector, he’s provided counsel to business leaders ranging from founders of small start-ups and representatives of non-profit organizations to CEOs of large and small corporations. Wayne is the business development/marketing strategist for TriOut and partner at OurHashtag.
Wayne is the president of the Triangle Social Media Club chapter. Wayne has spoken at various conferences and events such as SXSW, Social Media Breakfast, Triangle American Marketing Association, Pubcon Austin and Blog World. Staying current with the ever changing trends in the technology community.
Wayne loves making videos, blogging, educating and inspiring others.
For more information on Wayne Sutton, visit his linkedIn page, his blog, his facebook page, or follow him on twitter @WayneSutton.
Links
http://socialwayne.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/waynesutton
http://facebook.com/waynesutton
http://twitter.com/waynesutton
Wayne Sutton, business development/ marketing strategist for TriOut and Partner of OurHashtag.
Wayne Sutton helps individuals, startups and businesses succeed in understanding how to communicate on the social web via brand strategy, social networks and location-based services. With nearly 10 years experience in the technology and social media sector, he’s provided counsel to business leaders ranging from founders of small start-ups and representatives of non-profit organizations to CEOs of large and small corporations. Wayne is the business development/marketing strategist for TriOut and partner at OurHashtag.
Wayne is the president of the Triangle Social Media Club chapter. Wayne has spoken at various conferences and events such as SXSW, Social Media Breakfast, Triangle American Marketing Association, Pubcon Austin and Blog World. Staying current with the ever changing trends in the technology community.
Wayne loves making videos, blogging, educating and inspiring others.
For more information on Wayne Sutton, visit his linkedIn page, his blog, his facebook page, or follow him on twitter @WayneSutton.
Links
http://socialwayne.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/waynesutton
http://facebook.com/waynesutton
http://twitter.com/waynesutton
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