Operation Code Meetup at Expedia (Bellevue)

The event is currently at max RSVP, please register on waitlist if you're interested in attending. We will do our best to make accommodations.

**Expedia recruiters will be present to share open roles for Software Engineers, bring your resumes! We will have an online link to submit your resumes soon.

What we'll do:
• You're invited to our Operation Code Meetup located at and hosted by Expedia in Bellevue, WA! Our speakers will be sharing their experiences and career and technical insights that will help give our guests the edge in building their careers. This event will be sharing technical topics specific to software engineering.

Guest Speakers:
• Chef Software Principal Software Engineer Nell Shamrell-Harrington, Operation Code board member and mentor will be welcoming our guests.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellshamrell/
• Expedia Sr. Project Manager Jordan Rusk, will be presenting his experiences from the Navy service to his leadership role at Expedia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanrusk/
• Microsoft Software Engineer James (Jim) Feore, Army combat veteran, and Operation Code mentor, will be sharing technical insights for software engineers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfeore/
• Google Sr. Software Engineer David Stewart will be sharing his advice on maintaining a positive mindset in software engineering careers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstewartms/

Veteran Organizations:
• We'll spotlight our supporting Veteran Service Organizations: FourBlock, USO, The Mission Continues and Travis Manion Foundation, who are helping veterans and serving the community in many different ways.

Who else will be there?:
• We'll have mentors and guests coming from Amazon, Expedia, Capital One, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, T-Mobile, and many more!

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What's the format of the Meetup?
• From 5:30pm to 6:00pm, we'll eat, drink, and build our connections through informal networking with mentors, developers, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• 6:00pm to 7:30pm, we'll hear from our esteemed speakers and guests.
• 7:30pm to 8:30pm, an opportunity for guests to build new connections with other guests, mentors, and presenters.

Who's this for?
• Our Meetups are geared towards: technologists, software/systems engineers, students, managers, developers, technical mentors with experience in the tech industry, career mentors with experience in leadership, and those who are interested in expanding their perspectives.
• We are an inclusive community and we invite all veterans and non-veterans to come to share, listen, and learn.
• Those interested in developing careers in tech
• Experienced developers and / or leaders in software industry to share experiences and mentor others.

What do I need to bring?
• An interest in learning more about the tech industry
• A willingness to connect with others

Are food and drinks provided?
• Yes, Expedia is hosting food and drinks!