DCJS[75] - Tour de Bikeshare by Kyle Hill

*** ABSTRACT ***
In the summer of 2019, a somewhat out-of-shape software developer had a terrible idea — to use JavaScript to derive the algorithm that powers Washington DC’s bikeshare system and then try to set a one day record helping other people get where they want to go.

In this talk, we’ll learn about how humans can deduce machine learning, how you can turn yourself into your own API, and about how 250 years of history and a few million years of geology influences everyone that lives, works, and plays in our nation’s capital.

Can our heroic speaker overcome DC’s climate, the L’Enfant Plan, AND his own laziness to break a world record? Probably not, but let’s find out together!

*** AGENDA ***
• 6:30PM -- Doors open
• 6:30 - 7:00PM -- Socializing | Food & Drinks
• 7:00 - 7:50PM -- Talk, Demo, and Q&A
• 8:15PM -- Doors closed

*** ABOUT THE SPEAKER ***

Kyle Hill has been a developer, instructor, manager, and all-around JavaScript person for, like, a decade at this point. He's currently teaching at Thinkful, an online code school. When he's not following through on various terrible ideas, Kyle likes hoppy beers, being outdoors, pub trivia, his spouse, and one of his two cats. He dislikes his other, much more garbage cat.

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VENUE SHOUTOUT: U.group

U.Group is an Advanced Technology and Creative Design company launched in 2019 after combining the data and domain expertise of ByteCubed with the world-class creative of CHIEF. Together under a new brand and market position, U.Group’s team of 280+ changemakers are using data science, engineering, and ingenuity to develop deep understanding of our clients’ most pressing challenges, and powerful solutions for confronting them. Working collaboratively out of offices in Arlington, VA, Washington, DC, Portland, OR, and in the heart of the action at client sites—U.Group is committed to using customer-centric innovation to create new opportunity in the public and private sectors. To learn more, visit www.U.group

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We hope to see all of you for our next meetup! Bring your questions, and if you're looking for a job (or hiring) be prepared to connect with others!

As usual, food will be provided!