DevFestMN Community Insights and Chat

DevFestMN is officially returning this year on December 12, and before we lock in our tracks, speakers, and workshops, we want to hear directly from the developers who make it happen.

We are hosting a roundtable to talk about the future of our biggest local event. Whether you are currently experimenting with local AI models, or building new cloud architectures, we want to know what content will bring the most value to you and your teams this year.

What we’ll cover:

The DevFestMN Roadmap: A sneak peek at our early plans for this year's conference.

Topic Brainstorming: What frameworks, tools, and trends do you want to see on stage?

Format Feedback: Do you prefer more hands-on code labs, high-level architecture talks, or networking sessions?

We want to keep the conversation focused and interactive. Grab your spot, bring your ideas, and help us build the best DevFestMN yet.

Agenda

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Hosted By

Lloyd Lentz, Founding Organizer

Sophie Le, Team Member

Emily Anderson, Co Organizer

Women Techmakers Ambassador & Google Developer Groups Organizer | Los Angeles, CA, Columbia, SC, Twin Cities, MN

With a unique background in social work and technology, I bridge the gap between two distinct fields, fostering collaboration and translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

As a Women Techmakers Ambassador and GDG Organizer, I bring developers together with thought leaders and innovation engineers, creating spaces for inspiration, knowledge sharing, and cutting-edge discussions. Together, we drive advancements that help our communities thrive.

Currently, as an Application Developer and Consultant in Enterprise Architecture and Health Innovation Technology at Stellarus, I evaluate emerging technologies, build prototypes, and deliver presentations to stakeholders and senior leadership. My work involves recommending transformative technologies, creating training materials for team implementation, and developing architecture artifacts to streamline organizational efficiency.

I am passionate about expanding my expertise in information technology, developer relations, application development, and operations management, striving to make a meaningful impact in both the tech and healthcare sectors.

Jeffrey Williams, Co Organizer

Tech Lead, UC Berkeley
I've been called a technology hipster, and I'm here to help you succeed. I've learned a lot from meetups and am volunteering to give back. You are likely to find me working, reading, or attending local tech events.

Stephen Fluin, Co Organizer

Kishor Patil, Senior Engineer Manager Google cloud platform

Senior Manager for Google Cloud Platform with 16+ years of experience across large scale enterprise cloud and integration platforms. Previously led critical loyalty and cloud transformation initiatives at Accenture. Actively involved in community contributions through judging, mentoring, and technical speaking. Passionate about scalable cloud architectures and developer enablement.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-twin-cities-presents-devfestmn-community-insights-and-chat/.