Volunteer Technologist

Volunteer Technologist

Many who are technically inclined voluntarily put their skills to use outside of their primary job. Come explore the variety of ways people freely give of their technical skill and the technologies involved.

Episodes

Community Health Through CHAOSS with Anita Ihuman

April 1, 2024 • 23 mins
In this episode, I have a conversation with Anita Ihuman, a developer advocate and technical writer in Nigeria. Anita shares her experiences and insights from her volunteer work in open source communities, particularly her involvement in the CHAOSS and Layer 5 communities. We dive into Anita's contributions to community management, onboarding, documentation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She highlights the...
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Uncovering the Stories Behind Memorial Benches with Terrence Eden

March 1, 2024 • 22 mins

In this episode, Terence Eden talks about his project OpenBenches, which aims to create a database of memorial benches around the world. He discusses how the project started, the challenges they faced, and the impact it has had. Terence also shares his thoughts on gamification and the future of mapping with OpenStreetMap and the Fediverse.

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Behind-The-Scenes of Video Production at Dragon Con and MomoCon with Dimitri Tarassenko

December 1, 2023 • 37 mins
Prepare to step into the world of Dragon Con and MomoCon, two multi-genre pop culture conventions that have on massive volunteer teams. I have the pleasure of talking with Dimitri Tarassenko, a software engineer who donates his time and skills to support the media production at these massive events. Dimitri's behind-the-scenes insights will take you on a journey through the intricate operations that make these conventions a reality...
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Banks Glover on 20+ Years of Advancing Faith Through Technology

November 1, 2023 • 35 mins
Our journey from the limited use of technology to the now advanced, multifaceted use of digital tools in the church is indeed a remarkable one. Come share the laughter, challenges, triumphs, and a bit of history with my guest Banks Glover: an invaluable member of my church and a life-long technology enthusiast that has been volunteering his skills for since before the turn of the century. In this candid discussion, Banks shares his...
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Mitch Downey on the Intersection of Open Source Software, Accessibility, and Podcasting

October 1, 2023 • 23 mins
Ever wondered about the mechanics of making an app accessible to all users? Journey with us as we explore this important topic with Mitch Downey, the co-founder of the Podverse podcast app. He shares his commitment to enhancing the app's accessibility after consultation with an expert. We plunge into the world of open source platforms, underscoring its vital role in fostering inclusion, especially for the visually impaired, and dis...
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Bonus: Nostalgia, Fediverse, and Permission to Play with Chris Miller

September 4, 2023 • 7 mins
Are you drawn to the nostalgia of the early web days and the charm of open-source communities? Checkout this bonus episode from my interview with Chris Miller! In this absorbing dialogue, we float into the realms of mastering new coding languages, the appeal of the maker mentality, and the joy found in creating for the sake of creation, not necessarily for profit.

Listen as we unfold the beautiful concept of giving yourself the free...
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Bridging the Tech Communication Gap: Insights and Mentorship with Chris Miller

September 3, 2023 • 33 mins
Ever wondered how to bridge the communication gap in the tech world? In my talk with Chris Miller - a tech maestro with an admirable 27-year career - we unravel that and much more! Chris's vast experience ranges from the inception of the first online bookstore to the uprising startup culture in California. His desire to give back has seen him guide numerous budding developers, helping them efficaciously communicate with diverse coh...

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Exploring Nextcloud and Open Source Technology with James Sundquist

August 1, 2023 • 25 mins
Ever wondered how open source technology is revolutionizing the way we store and share data? Well, you are in for a treat! In my latest conversation with James Sundquist, a landscaper with a techie heart, we get down to the nuts and bolts of Nextcloud, an open source file sharing platform that is shaking up the data storage game. James gives us a peek into the Nextcloud Pi project, a genius solution for self-hosting Nextcloud on de...

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Empowering Young Minds: Exploring the World of Robotics and Coding for Kids with Wendy Hill

July 1, 2023 • 33 mins
Ever wondered how robotics and coding can be accessible and fun for kids of all ages? Join me as I chat with Wendy Hill, co-host of Linux Out Loud, about her experience with FIRST LEGO League, a robotics program for kids ages 4-16. Wendy has been involved with FIRST for two seasons and gives us insights into how each level of the program focuses on teamwork and how different countries around the world come together each year for a ...
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Pi in the Fire Service with Jesse Brennan

March 1, 2023 • 32 mins
Listen as Jesse Brennan talks about how Raspberry Pi 3's are making a significant impact in his fire department and others across the country. Also, did you now that more than 85% of all fire fighters in the US are volunteers, and that the percentage is significantly higher outside of large cities? Jesse talks about this and how technology is allowing departments to better respond to needs while still being staffed primarily by the...
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Teaching Kids and Building Products with Tom Rossi

February 1, 2023 • 28 mins
Tom Rossi, co-founder of Higher Pixels, talks about teaching 3rd graders in his kid's class to code, CodeCombat, being on the board of multiple non-profits, and how he's created multiple products based around making things easier for non-profit organizations, one of which is the podcast host I utilize: Buzzsprout (they are not a sponsor or paying me in any way).

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Engineered Reform with RJ Hill

December 30, 2022 • 35 mins
RJ Hill joins me to talk about the volunteer work he does with Engineered Reform to help people in, or recently released from, prison, neurodiverse individuals, and those working through recovery get jobs in the various technology fields so that they can become productive members of society.


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September 30, 2022 • 1 min
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