This is a group for anyone interested in Puppet Labs' Automation and control software, infrastructure as code, systems administration, and automating your deployments. Looking forward to meeting with Vancouver's development and systems administration members and sharing ideas. Please note that this is an end-user/developer group - any companies at this wishing to recruit, I ask that you send staff to attend or give presentations.

Welcome to Collaborator IoT! Collaborator IOT is an uber-casual meetup for all those interested in getting together to talk about the Internet of Things and finding people to collaborate with in order to realize those projects. Overview of what kinds topics could be covered over time? Robotics (Oceanic/Undersea, UAV/Drones [air/space], Driverless Cars, Industrial, Healthcare, Surgical, Household) M2M/ Machine to Machine Machine Learning User-Driver Entertainment (Gaming, Television, Film, Spor …

VANQ is a community association in Metro Vancouver that focuses on encouraging the exchange of software quality assurance and testing knowledge and fostering networking among meeting participants.

A social group for Vancouver-based traders and active investors with all levels of experience  We have day traders and swing traders tackling automated systems, stocks, futures and options.  You won't find stock tips or investment advice, just a chance to hang out with other traders and share stories and ideas.

Join us in the Trenches of Agile Methodology We are a group of Vancouver based professionals involved in software development who strive in the path of excellence and personal growth by building a community of mixed roles and different levels of prowess; meeting new people and exchanging notes on our real world experiences from what we read in books or see in conferences. We follow the principles of the Agile Manifesto, and wish to create a welcoming environment for people new or curious to Ag …

WordPress 101 is for anyone who wants to get the most out of their WordPress-powered website without getting into all the techie details. We're a friendly group of Wordpress *users* - We don't do techie jargon about the latest widget thingy to make your banner go 3D. If you want to create simple website designs that help you attract more customers and convey your message to your online users and customers...then WordPress 101 is for you. Join us and connect with solopreneurs and small business o …

If you are a small business owner who wants to get the most out of their WordPress-powered website without getting into all the techie details then this group is for you. We're a friendly group of small business owners who use WordPress  to create simple website designs that help you attract more customers and convey your message to your online users and customers. Join us and connect with solopreneurs and small business owners. What we'll talk about: Setting Up Your WordPress site Integrating …

Agile software development means that you provide the client what (s)he doesn’t want in the first 30 days rather than after 180 days. You use the remaining 150 days to build what the client really wants with a “show as you go” strategy following each 30 day iteration. In 2001, Ken Schwaber, Kent Beck, Martin Fowler and Alistair Cockburn amongst others came up with the Agile Manifesto as follows: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through …

Star Trek is not just a televised or silver screen production, it has been and always shall be an inspiration to those who truly relate to Gene Roddenberry's vision of the future. Trek makes for an amazing focal point of conversation and has become a great hobby for many. The very concept of it's universe alone represents an amazing aspiration for us all to possess. Join us as we continue the ongoing mission to keep Gene's vision alive! We will be meeting periodically to view the movies, watch s …

Join us each month for a marketing master class! We’re not just a “meet-up” group, we provide members with a valuable workshop that will help them fertilize and grow their businesses while they develop their networking skills and connect with other small business entrepreneurs in their community. If you are seeking to increase sales for your small business using the latest online and offline marketing strategies, leverage ideas and contacts and forge rewarding relationships with other small busi …