TECH TALK: "Building Online Returns in a Complex Retail Platform"

We're excited to host this event at Shopbop, an Amazon subsidiary and global online retailer providing hand-curated assortments of clothing and accessories. Light charcuterie, hummus, veggies, and drinks will be provided.

"A common aspect of software development in the real world is that the needs of projects have outgrown the abilities of one, or even two teams to complete.

Carla and Adam share their experience from a recent multi-year project for their company, Shopbop, to build an online return experience. This presentation describes the challenges associated with overlapping responsibilities, complex launches and technical project leadership."

All genders are welcome at this event. ❤️

• Speakers
• Schedule
• Transportation / Parking
• Accessibility / Inclusion
• Code of Conduct

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SPEAKERS

Carla Graham graduated from Western Illinois University in 2009 and worked for 8 years as a Software Engineer at State Farm Insurance before joining Shopbop in 2017. While at Shopbop, Carla has focused on the customer purchase experience and tax compliance. Outside of work, Carla spends time with her husband Trent and two young children, visiting local parks and reading children’s books (sometimes to children).

Adam Patterson graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2008 as a Software Engineer and worked for 9 years in the Fintech industry before joining Shopbop in 2017. While at Shopbop, Adam has focused on customer returns and expanding Shopbop’s warehousing solutions. Outside of work, Adam spends time with his wife Rachel and two children at anime conventions and playing board games.

SCHEDULE

Feel free to arrive anytime between 5:30 and 5:45pm. The presentation will begin at 5:45pm, followed by socializing afterwards.

TRANSPORTATION / PARKING

Shopbop is located on the near east side of Madison at 1245 East Washington Ave, Suite 300.

By car

Shopbop has a parking lot located at the back of the building, accessible from Baldwin Street.

By bus

The following bus lines come within a few blocks:

A, B, C, D, 28, 38

By bike

Bike racks are located off Baldwin Street, under the pedestrian walkway.

Nearby BCycle stations:

• East Washington & Ingersoll St
• S. Few & Williamson

Nearby bike routes:

• Capital City Trail
• East Mifflin Street bike boulevard

ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION

Shopbop is wheelchair accessible, and has gender neutral bathrooms. All genders are welcome at this event.

If you have another accessibility concern or question, we encourage you to reach out directly to Hilary at admin@madisonwomen.tech.

CODE OF CONDUCT

While this event is open to all genders, Madison Women in Tech deliberately curates spaces (both online and offline) for and by women and nonbinary folks. Men who attend are expected to listen, and not center themselves or their experiences.

All attendees agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech