Chicago Networking Squad

The Chicago Networking Squad was a shared calendar I managed filled with local Tech events in Chicago. I updated the list regularly to help out those in the Tech community looking to network and learn from each other.

 
 
 

Chicago Networking Squad Event Topics:

Design

  • User Experience Design

  • Customer Experience Design

  • Product Design

  • Graphic Design

  • User Interfaces

  • Interaction Design

  • Animation

  • Design Sprints

Software Engineering

  • Project Development

  • Programing Languages

  • Coding & Algorithm Challenges

Also

  • Project Management

  • Diversity & Inclusion

  • Accessibility

 

Design Skills Workshop

The Design Skills Workshop series were practical, skills-focused events in and around Chicago.

The idea came from the experiences when I saw most Design events were either lectures or panel discussions and lacked a workshopping element. I joined forces with a fellow alumnus of Flatiron School, Chad Wilson, and we decided to put it together ourselves.

On February 18th, we completed the first event which focused on Sketching for Designers.

 
 

 Chicago Tech Podcast

When the Coronavirus pandemic shut down all the networking events, many people changing or just starting their careers in tech were left without access to a necessary resource for making connections within the industry and locating jobs. I wanted to create a resource for people to continue making connections and learning from each other.

Together with fellow UX Designer and Flatiron School alumnus, Thomas Southall, we began a podcast where we interviewed subject matter experts in the fields of Design, Development, Data Science, Social Media, and Career Strategy, among others.