ReactATL + Modern Web Present: Remix, AI, and Leadership - Expanding Beyond Code

Join ReactATL in collaboration with Modern Web for an inspiring meetup featuring four incredible talks on the latest in tech, leadership, and growth beyond just coding skills. Get insights on building AI-powered applications in Remix, learn the path to becoming a technology leader, and discover how emotional intelligence can elevate your performance as a developer. Plus, stay tuned for an engaging talk from Nerando Johnson!
Speakers include:

• Dustin Carr (Co-founder of DarkViolet.ai): Building AI Enhanced Experiences in Remix
  Remix is a full stack TypeScript framework brought to us by the team that created React Router. It is lightweight, easy to grasp, and simple to deploy, while featuring everything expected from a modern framework, including automatic code splitting and server-side rendering (SSR). In this talk, Dustin will demonstrate the key features of Remix by building a simple AI chatbot. He will walk through how to integrate AI capabilities, providing attendees with practical insights into creating enhanced, interactive user experiences.
• AD Slaton (Senior Director at Warner Bros Discovery): The Journey to Technology Leadership
  AD Slaton will share key moments from their career that led to becoming a technology leader. Covering early influences, challenges, and breakthroughs, this talk will highlight the transition from technologist to leader, focusing on leadership skills, lessons from failure, and impactful projects. Attendees will gain an understanding of the traits and experiences that can help elevate their careers into leadership roles. A Q&A session will follow, giving participants the opportunity to ask specific questions and receive valuable advice on their own leadership journey.
• Sumudu Siriwardana (Project Manager): Beyond Code - How Emotional Intelligence Elevates Performance
  Technical skills open doors, but what helps you really stand out? It’s your soft skills, especially emotional intelligence (EI). In this talk, Sumudu will explore how EI can help you stay calm under pressure, work better with your team, deal with feedback, and communicate clearly. Sumudu will offer practical tips on how to develop your EI and share real-world examples that illustrate the importance of empathy and self-awareness in a tech environment. Learn how these skills can lead to improved collaboration, increased productivity, and a more fulfilling career.
• Nerando Johnson (Software Developer at Nexcor Food Safety Technologies, Inc.): Topic TBD
  Stay tuned for an engaging and insightful talk from Nerando Johnson, who will share his expertise and experiences in the tech industry. Details about his talk will be announced soon, but expect valuable insights that will inspire and inform.

Don't miss out on this last tech talk before we close the year with our holiday cookie exchange in December!