Deschutes Tech Guild - September Meetup

Welcome to the Deschutes Tech Guild! Join us every second Tuesday at BendTech Coworking for food, drinks, tech talks and the CloudBeers Bend Afterparty.

Who: Brad Stell
What: Building Rill: From Problem to Product

Details: In this talk, Brad shares the journey behind Rill, an app he and his wife created to help people connect locally over shared activities. He’ll walk through how the idea was born, how they brought it to life, and the principles that guided their approach to software development. Brad will dive into the technical architecture of Rill, highlight key decisions made along the way, and discuss the reasoning behind them. He’ll also touch on their release process and invite feedback from the audience. Whether you're an engineer or a founder, this talk offers a behind the scenes look at how we built and launched Rill.

About the speaker: Brad is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience leading new product development at startups. Known for his ability to architect and deliver complex systems, he has led cross-functional teams across industries ranging from retail to gaming. Brad is passionate about building software that scales and solving real world problems with elegant technical solutions. When he's not writing code, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids.

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