Month: November 2017

We are excited to announce Sakin Shrestha will be coming to speak at WordCamp Albuquerque 2018 all the way from Nepal.

Sakin has started various technology companies starting with Catch Internet, which provides technology solutions.  In 2012, he created Catch Themes to provide premium themes to clients who needed more functionality and support. He also founded DevotePress, a magazine that helps developers with in-depth tutorials. 

I am passionate about helping this sector grow, for many reasons. The technology sector creates jobs for many young Nepalis who would otherwise migrate to foreign countries. It lets Nepali professionals develop skills for a fast-changing global workplace, and compete at a high level with anyone, anywhere in the world. If it grows, it will provide a viable career option for many young Nepalis, and help us reap the benefits of a global economy.

Sakin is also involved in ThemeReview.co, providing reviews for WordPress themes. To help Nepali theme developers access the international market, he  created  Theme Palace, a curated marketplace of themes.  He also organizes regular WordPress meetups and WordCamps in Nepal, and has spoken at technology events in Nepal and abroad.

Learn more about Sakin Shretha here.

Our WordPress community is delighted to announce that Ashleigh Axios, Design Exponent at Automattic, will be speaking at  WordCamp Albuquerque 2018.

Ashleigh worked as Creative Director, Digital Strategist for the Obama Whitehouse and served as president of the AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts).

 Ashleigh Axios is an international speaker, strategic creative, and an advocate for design’s ability to break barriers and create positive social change.   As Design Exponent at Automattic,  Ashleigh advocates for the value of design, demonstrates skill, and raises the value of design at the company.

WordCamp Albuquerque will be held January 19-21, 2018 at the CNM Workforce Training Center, 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM.

Chris Lema to be featured at WordCamp Albuquerque!

Lema is Vice President of Products & Innovation at Liquid Design and author of several ebooks including Building & Managing Virtual Teams.  Chris speaks at WordCamps around the country, helping people learn how to leverage the technology for their business and personal use.

“I’m driven by challenge and motivated by the opportunity to add value. I’ve managed development teams filled with people smarter than me, and yet motivated and managed them to deliver consistent and high quality work, in corporate and startup contexts.”

Read more about Chris Lema here.