| SSW Update - From zero to .NET hero in 9 weeks with Fire Bootcamp |
[the cutting edge ]G'day Developers! From zero to .NET hero in 9 weeks with Fire Bootcamp I am proud to announce the launch of the best training course we have ever done. It takes a beginner .NET developer to a *Job Ready* world class junior developer in 9 weeks. Long story short, they get thrown into the fire, continuously mentored, while building a real world app. They will successfully complete 4 sprints. I called it FireBootCamp. I've approached this very differently from all the training SSW has done for many years for companies around Australia. It has aspects of the best practices we’ve learnt presenting at conferences around the world and lecturing at the University of Technology Sydney for many years. We all learn better by doing, and working with others. The successful applicants become "Fire Boot Campers" spending 40-60 hours per week for 9 weeks. They will learn the right way to do .NET Enterprise applications using a series of patterns and best practices. Most teams will build an ASP.NET MVC app all the way from concept to deployment. No one will get stuck. No one will go down the wrong path. They will be mentored by an SSW Solution Architect each day during the program and we believe this is one of the keys to success. Having an experienced architect help them get over the hurdles when they get stuck, teaching them best practices and pushing them to work hard and work smart, will turn these new recruits into job ready coders. Employers: At the end of the program we welcome you to join our Gala night where the students will show off the apps they have built. You will have the first opportunity to add a "FireBootCamper" to your team. So if you are looking to hire a passionate junior world class developer, then register at http://www.firebootcamp.com/employers/ and be a part of the Gala night on 15th February 2013 at 2-6pm in Sydney, Australia. (If the demand is there, we may live stream the event.) Job Seekers: If you want to be part of the action, build a great app and get great experience, become a "FireBootCamper" for the next 3 months The first bootcamp starts on the 16th December 2013 in Sydney. Get in early for a special half price introductory fee. Go to www.FireBootCamp.com to find out more and watch the video. -Adam Cogan, SSW
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NEW SSW TV VIDEOS!Check out SSW's hottest new training course Fire Boot Camp
Check out this short video to get a closer look into SSW's new Fire Boot Camp, and what it could mean for you. If you're really serious about getting a good job as a professional Software Developer, you don't want to miss this! |
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There's Still Time to Sign Up for the 3 Day Scrum Training!Intensive Professional Scrum Developer Course
Professional Scrum Developer courses teach students how to work in a team - using modern software engineering practices - to develop an increment of potentially releasable functionality using a specific technology platform. Classes are exercise-driven, with students working in self-organizing teams to develop "done" increments from Product Backlog items. Course at a Glance: This 3-day Professional Scrum Developer .NET course is a mix of lecture, demonstration, group discussion, simulation, and hands-on software development. The bulk of the course will be spent working as a team on a case study application delivering increments of new functionality in mini-sprints. Here is the course at a glance:
Note: Scrum fundamentals are not covered in this 3-day course. If you are not experienced with Scrum fundamentals, the 5 day course is still available.
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SSW WebinarThe Bitter-sweet Taste of PhoneGap for Mobile Developers - presented by Dino Esposito
PhoneGap enables developers to build mobile apps for a variety of platforms using web tools and frameworks. PhoneGap just works and delivers all of its promises. However, a PhoneGap application is inherently tied up to the performance of the browser and a relatively device agnostic user interface. Is this a problem? Or is this part, or all, of the solution to the long-standing problem of minimizing costs of multi-platform apps? To properly try to answer the question it is essential to get a deeper grasp of how the PhoneGap platform work and explore its technical details. That would give you a hardly debatable list of pros and cons upon which you can calculate your own tradeoffs. About the presenter:
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Sydney .NET User GroupThe best place to learn .NET for free in Sydney
"Kanban for Developers" and "Kaizen: Continuous Process Improvement" - TJ Gokcen Talk #1 - Kanban for Developers
As software developers are yearning for better project management and visibility on all aspects of their work, Kanban naturally blipped on their radar. In this session, we will look at the origins of Kanban, how it applies to software development along with misunderstandings and myths. We will also compare manufacturing practices with software development techniques and see how we can benefit from their experiences. During the session we will have some interactive exercises to help us better understand Kanban and becoming more efficient and productive by limiting the amount of work we do. Talk #2 - Kaizen: Continuous Process Improvement Einstein said "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.", and that is what lies at the heart of Kaizen. Improvement comes with a different look at the problems and doing this continuously every day and everywhere. It is more of a company culture than a project. But where do we start improving? British comic writer Douglas Adams said "See first, think later, then test. But always see first. Otherwise you will only see what you were expecting.". And that is exactly where we start. By looking deep into our workflow and process. In this session, we will look at Kaizen philosophy, why change is important and very hard to do. we'll also analyze waste and why it is bad for our business and see how quality-first approach makes us better at what we do. I will also provide some test cases and finish off by looking into implementing a Kaizen culture at the office by involving everybody. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: TJ Gokcen is the Chief Software Architect at codebyts, leaders in software and process improvement consultancy. TJ worked for large manufacturing companies in Europe, implementing software programs to automate systems and processes. TJ has designed and implemented customized software solutions for Fortune 500 companies in the USA, Europe and Australia. He is a big advocate of Kanban and Kaizen and Process Improvement and more recently he co-developed codebyts' latest process improvement approach, Kaihen. To see more details and RSVP, please visit our Facebook .NET Group, our LinkedIn .NET Group or our Meetup Group.
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Can't make it to the Sydney .NET User Group?Watch the Live stream!
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…then join us at the Telerik NerdDinnerWhere nerds meet and eat
SSW and Telerik invite you to join us for pizza at The Oaks. A fantastic opportunity for networking with peers and sharing thoughts after the Sydney .NET User Group presentation. Sydney .Net User Group and NerdDinner proudly sponsored by:
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Canberra .NET User GroupThe best place to learn .NET for free in Canberra
"Kanban for Developers" and "Kaizen: Continuous Process Improvement" - TJ Gokcen Talk #1 - Kanban for Developers
As software developers are yearning for better project management and visibility on all aspects of their work, Kanban naturally blipped on their radar. In this session, we will look at the origins of Kanban, how it applies to software development along with misunderstandings and myths. We will also compare manufacturing practices with software development techniques and see how we can benefit from their experiences. During the session we will have some interactive exercises to help us better understand Kanban and becoming more efficient and productive by limiting the amount of work we do. Talk #2 - Kaizen: Continuous Process Improvement Einstein said "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.", and that is what lies at the heart of Kaizen. Improvement comes with a different look at the problems and doing this continuously every day and everywhere. It is more of a company culture than a project. But where do we start improving? British comic writer Douglas Adams said "See first, think later, then test. But always see first. Otherwise you will only see what you were expecting.". And that is exactly where we start. By looking deep into our workflow and process. In this session, we will look at Kaizen philosophy, why change is important and very hard to do. we'll also analyze waste and why it is bad for our business and see how quality-first approach makes us better at what we do. I will also provide some test cases and finish off by looking into implementing a Kaizen culture at the office by involving everybody. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: TJ Gokcen is the Chief Software Architect at codebyts, leaders in software and process improvement consultancy. TJ worked for large manufacturing companies in Europe, implementing software programs to automate systems and processes. TJ has designed and implemented customized software solutions for Fortune 500 companies in the USA, Europe and Australia. He is a big advocate of Kanban and Kaizen and Process Improvement and more recently he co-developed codebyts' latest process improvement approach, Kaihen. To see more details and RSVP, please visit our Facebook .NET Group, our LinkedIn .NET Group or our Meetup Group.
Canberra .Net User Group proudly sponsored by:
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Sydney .NET December User Group *ONE WEEK EARLY*Handsome man Hanselman is coming to Sydney
Please note that due to anticipated high-demand, this user group will be a ticketed event Scott Hanselman is in Australia as a special guest presenter at YOW!Australia and will be stopping in Sydney to talk at an extra-special Sydney user group, where he will be presenting two 1-hour sessions: Azure – why bother? Hanselman Unplugged – open Q&A For those of you who can't make it in person, this event will also be streamed live at http://www.ssw.com.au/ssw/NETUG/Live.aspx About the Scott Hanselman:
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November 2013 |
EmploymentSenior Web Designer! SSW is looking for a highly talented Web Designer who is passionate about creating great standards-based sites. This role requires a deep understanding of how people interpret information and the best way to achieve this goal in different scenarios.
You will be working with both creative designers and technical-minded developers in a wide variety of exciting corporate projects. This role requires someone who is able to articulate concisely, think critically, and create aesthetically pleasing prototypes. A solid understanding of what constitutes a great user experience is a must. General knowledge of other design aspects, primarily print and digital, are also favorable. SharePoint 2013 Developer
Are you looking to establish a career working with the latest software technology for a large range of great organisations? Do you enjoy managing
your own clients in a fun, fast-paced and dynamic environment? |
