• public speaking

    MacTech Conference 2014

    Some info about MacTech Conference 2014, from the organizers. I hope to see ya’ there, so go get a ticket already! MacTech Conference 2014 is our 5th MacTech Conference! Awesome Venue. We’re really excited about our venue: The Manhattan Beach Marriott. It’s a beautiful venue, close to LAX, overlooks a golf course, and is a great deal on guest rooms. As it did the last few years, the discounted guest room block is expected to sell out — so we want to encourage people to jump on getting registered now. See http://www.mactech.com/conference/hotel Expanded Schedule. The main conference event is three full days of awesome sessions, incredible speakers, useful labs, fun activities, and food! See http://www.mactech.com/conference/schedule Pre-Conference Workshops. As extension of last year’s newly added workshops, there’s an expanded…

  • Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server,  Mac Security,  Mass Deployment

    One Month To The MacTech Conference!

    We’re one month out. Are you missing out? MacTech Conference is our 3-day, immersive, technical conference specifically designed for Apple IT Pros, Enterprise, developers, and programmers. MacTech Conference has been working hard to give you the best event in the most cost effective ways we can.  Part of the way we do that is through Pre-Registration Pricing, which expires in three weeks, and saves you $200! MacTech Conference is not only about learning, but about forming relationships and building networks. MacTech is known for world-class speakers and content, but it’s also known for the entire experience, food, and activities.  All together, you have the opportunity to spend time with your…

  • Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server,  Mac Security,  Mass Deployment,  public speaking

    https://krypted.com/ is a sponsor of MacTech Conference 2011!

    As a https://krypted.com/ reader, we’ve arranged for you to get a special discount … on us … for this year’s event.  Just a couple of weeks away, MacTech Conference 2011 is November 2-4 at the Sheraton Universal in Los Angeles.  This is an amazing event that is very well regarded in our industry not just for the content, but also for the opportunities to meet and interact with others. The hotel block is almost full, and there’s a limited number of discounts that we have available, so you need to act quickly to get the $799 deal (Save $500 off the onsite registration price). Simply use this link to register: http://www.mactech.com/conference/special-reg_Krypted Want…

  • Consulting

    MacTech Boot Camp: LA and Chicago

    MacTech Boot Camp is getting great reviews (90% of attendees recommend it). After selling out in a number of other cities, MacTech Boot Camps are coming to Los Angeles (July 27th at the LAX Sheraton Gateway) and Chicago (August 31st at the downtown Hotel Allegro). The Los Angeles event includes Ben Levy, Phil Goodman, Ric Wilson, Sean Colins, Chris Keller, Jonathan Goldhill, Scott Immerman, Sean Costello, Steve Favarger, Allen Hancock, and Peter Linde (there are some super great guys and some really good, experienced speakers in that bunch). While the early bird pricing for the LAX event has ended, you can use the following link to save $200: http://www.mactech.com/bootcamp/special-reg_Krypted Geared…

  • public speaking

    BarCamp in LA

    I originally posted this at http://www.318.com/TechJournal There’s an open source conference of sorts coming up in LA on November 3rd. It’s called BarCamp. Check it out at: http://barcampla.org/ We start by gathering together in one space and going around the room to introduce ourselves with three tags to describe what we’re passionate about (or want to talk about). There will also be some announcements. After this, people who intend to lead a session will add their session info to an empty schedule grid (may be moved around early on). If you see a session you’re interested in, go to it. After a couple of sessions, you will have a significant…

  • On the Road

    On the Road: Los Angeles

    Having lived in LA for a decade every time I go back I try and hit at least one of a few different restaurants.  The first is BOA, for the best steaks in LA.  The second is the Pig on La Brea.  The third is right up the road, a little hot dog stand called Pink’s (yes, I said hot dog).  And finally, of course, In-n-Out, where you have to order up a “four by four animal style” at least once in your life…