Andrew currently works for Pantheon as a Developer Programs Engineer providing consulting ro their agency partners around complex workflows and automation. He also enjoys giving back to the WordPress community through the hosting group, plugin development and speaking at WordCamps. As a former web developer, Andrew spent his time on large scale projects for clients such as AMC Networks, Frito Lay, National Van Lines and more. With over 10 years of web development experience, specializing in WordPress, he is a seasoned veteran.
We’re thrilled to have Andrew onboard as a speaker at WordCamp Sacramento 2018 asked a few questions to help you get to know more about him. Check out our mini interview with Andrew below:
What is the topic of your WordCamp talk?
The Benefits of Continuous Integration
Why do you think this is important?
Modern development is complex, with lots of tools to turn the code we write into the code used by the user’s browser. This can be as simple as minifying assets or as sophisticated as downloading dependencies, turning source code into production code, and running automated tests.
In this session, we will look at the top benefits gained from adopting Continuous Integration and automation to improve workflow. Whether you’re a developer wondering why you should try Continuous Integration in the first place or a business owner wondering why you should let your team spend time on adopting a new process when the current one “just works” we’ll have answers for you!
What’s your WordPress origin story?
I started in technology doing computer hardware and networking. As the cloud revolution began I didn’t see a future at my current company and decided to make a change. After making the company website as a side project I got hooked on development, self-taught myself, and landed a job at an agency.
The agency I worked first used WordPress for client blogs but quickly adopted it for full site builds when custom post types were introduced in WordPress 3.0. Since then I have been using and learning WordPress constantly, growing from simple sites to large enterprise projects.
How has WordPress impacted your world?
The open source and WordPress communities have helped me grow web development from a hobby into a passion and then a career. I love giving back and sharing my experience with the community that has changed my life.
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Get Your Ticket ASAP!
WordCamp Sacramento 2018 sold out in 2015, 2016, and 2017, and we do expect it to sell out again. Be sure to get your WordCamp Tickets asap to secure you spot at this awesome event! Tickets are only $40 (thanks to our generous sponsors) and include:
- Two full days of Beginner Tracks, walking new users through how to use WordPress.
- Two mixed tracks of sessions on Saturday.
- Two mixed tracks of sessions on Sunday.
- A Happiness Bar — our version of a help desk, open throughout the event so you can get help with your site and get your questions answered.
- An opportunity to network with and meet sponsors, speakers, and other WordPress community members, including business owners, designers, developers, agency owners, bloggers, copywriters, freelancers, site owners, and more.
- Refreshing drinks throughout the entire event.
- A WordCamp Sacramento 2018 t-shirt.
- A catered lunch on Saturday.
- A networking reception Saturday immediately following the event.
- Snacks on Sunday.