Azure Internet of Things

John Cavnar-Johnson will be our featured speaker, presenting a session about his experiences with Azure Internet of Things. Details and Bio coming soon!

Getting started with Azure IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t just the latest buzzword for vendors to throw around when they talk to your boss. It’s also a real opportunity for .NET devs. But IoT devices and platforms are a hot mess. Programming for the IoT space is a lot like programming was in 1986, except that everything is connected to everything else now.

In this session, you’ll learn how to get started with a real-world, end-to-end IoT solution that costs five bucks (and an Azure subscription, even a trial one). And how to think about IoT security and avoid becoming part of the Incredibly Dangerous Internet of Things (#IDIoT).

This will be a working session, so bring your laptop and a MicroUSB to USB cable to get hands-on experience.

Speaker: John Cavnar-Johnson

John Cavnar-Johnson is a software developer/architect working as a Principal Consultant for Improving. In the last 25 years, he’s been a corporate developer, IT sysadmin, software development manager, IT enterprise architect, consultant, and entrepreneur, but mostly he’s spent his time solving problems and hooking stuff together. Before becoming a professional software geek, John was lucky enough to meet Grace Hopper, take a graduate school course from Barbara Jordan, and marry Mary Cavnar-Johnson, MD.

When he’s not toying with tiny WiFi devices or designing enterprise software, you can find him reading, enjoying craft beer, and hanging out in his hot tub (often at the same time).

Improving (Our Platinum Sponsor):

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Improving is our 2016 Platinum Sponsor, and is providing generous monetary support, as well as assistance with speaker location and other user group support. We are extremely grateful to them, and if you are looking for work, or for a great company for a consulting project - we would recommend starting there.