Thunder Nerds

In this episode we talk with Engineer at CodePen, Rachel Smith. We review her career path and discover why she came to the trend-setting global metropolis that is known as “LA-LA Land”. We also discuss the what, when and why of animation technology and explore the question of JS vs CSS, and/or WebGL vs Canvas. We also shine some light on the new features of an upcoming super secret CodePen project. We’ll then answer the eternal question of ephemeral reflection: “how do we live in a post-leggings addicted world?”.

Show Notes

* Guest: Engineer at CodePen, Rachel Smith

* Twitter: @rachsmithtweets

* Website: https://rachsmith.com/

* Github: https://github.com/rachsmithcodes/ama

* CodePen: http://codepen.io/rachsmith/posts/published/

* Active Theory

* Designing Interface Animation: Meaningful Motion for User Experience by Val Head

* CSS: Animation by Val Head

* BlackMilk leggings

* The really expensive (free in your pens on CodePen ^_^)  but totally worth it font – Operator Mono

In this episode we talk to Product Designer, Steve Saul. We talk about his start as a teacher to his current role as a Product Designer at Goalbook.  We then review some of the technology Steve employs on a day to day basis as well as what he’s looking at to level-up in the future. We also talk about the quintessential coffee experience known as Philz Coffee.

Show Notes

* Guest: Product Designer Steve Saul

* https://stevesaul.us/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSaul82

* Works at https://twitter.com/goalbookapp

* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjsaul

* Medium: https://stevesaul.us/

* http://devpost.com/sjsaul1101

* NewSchools Venture Fund

* Goalbook

* Angular

* Firebase

* Devpost

* Mixlink

* MainStreet

* Philzcoffee

* Google Classroom API

* https://medium.com/@SteveSaul82/teachers-love-to-connect-with-each-other-3b3570523d37#.xg1agxnh3

In this episode we talk to owner of Digital Frontiers Media, Stephen Barker. We skip the milestones on the oceans of his past: from his education at California State University-East Bay University, to his passion for marine biology at Mote Marine Laboratory, and finally taking a legendary Triple Lindy into the pool of Stephen’s current career as a LAMP developer and owner of Digital Frontiers Media. We also explore Drupal 8 and dive into the secrets you need to know before updating from D7 to D8.

Show Notes

* Guest: Owner of Digital Frontiers Media, Stephen Barker

* Education: California State University-East Bay

* Twitter: @DigitalFrontier

* Website: http://digitalfrontiersmedia.com/

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/digitalfrontiers

* LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephen-barker-5802072

* BigPipe

* Drupal 8

In this episode we talk to Senior JS Developer, Joey Di Nardo. We talk about his beginnings in computational musicology, his middle school programing in Unreal Engine as a Jedi Knight, to his current love for JS development. We also go into his build of Atomic Components: a conceptual fork of the Atomic Design principles established by the team behind Patternlab.io, designed to facilitate the creation and management of data-rich, scalable web and mobile applications.

Show Notes

* Guest: Joey Di Nardo

* Twitter: @yejodido

* Website: Langa.io

* Brad Frost: Atomic Design

* Atomic Components

* Website: http://atomiccomponents.com

* GitHub: https://github.com/tobikomu

* Medium: https://medium.com/tobikomu

* Unreal Engine

* https://www.unrealengine.com

* TrailsJS.io

* Four Hour Chef by Tim Ferriss

* RiotJS

* Friday Featured Artist: Joey Di Nardo, Open Source Music Composer

In this episode we talk to Trailhead Developer Advocate at Salesforce, Jeff Douglas. We discuss Jeff’s nationwide family road trip/Brewery Tour and identify how that research evolved into his newest entrepreneurial venture of the 3 Keys Brewing & Eatery. We ask Jeff the why, what, where and how of opening a brewery and review the financial and bureaucratic challenges that jacket such an endeavor. We also talk a bit about how beer quite literally saved the world, and how that might be the reason for Pokemon madness.

Show Notes

* Guest: Brew Wizard, Jeff Douglas

* Website: http://www.3keysbrewing.com

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/3keysbrewing/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3keysbrewing/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/3keysbrewing

* Location: 2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208

* Guest Host: Brian Hinton

In this episode we speak with Director of Communications, Devin Lee Ostertag. We talk about her beginnings from childhood introvert, leveling-up at Ringling College of Art and Design, to the present day of extroverted mentor and career as “the connector”. We also explore her appreciation and passion for art and futurism, and share some points of her essay on the subject.

Show Notes

* Guest: Devin Lee Ostertag

* Director of Communications for David Houle & Associates

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinleeostertag

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devindontever/

* Twitter: @thisdevinlee

* Ringling College of Art and Design

* Nonviolent Communication Marshall Rosenberg

In this episode we talk to Lead Applications Engineer Daniel Peter. Daniel is a Lead Applications Engineer at Kenandy, Inc., and is currently building ERP that installs on top of Salesforce. We review Dan’s start as a kid exploring BBS’s C++ programming, to his ascension as #17 on a list of 30 Salesforce Experts to Follow On Twitter. We also get some secret advice to obtain your MBA while living in a van on campus.

Show Notes

* Guest Daniel Peter:

* Salesforce Developer User Group Organizer

* Lead Applications Engineer at Kenandy, Inc.

* Websites:

* Macgyverforce.com

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/danieljpeter

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljpeter

* Recently named #17 on a list of 30 Salesforce Experts to Follow On Twitter

* Help on running a Salesforce User Group: https://leaderforce.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk to Senior Art Director, Jason Heisel. We skip the milestones across the sea of Jason’s career, and splash the waters of his ambitions to become an accountant, yet diving into graphic design. We also provide the “Definitive Answer” to the question, “Is College Worth It”.

Show Notes

* Guest: Senior Art Director, Jason Heisel

* Websites:

* Heiseldesign.com

* Twitter: @HeiselDesign

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-heisel-16b23b6

* Education: Ringling College of Art and Design

In this episode we talk to Sr. Product Designer, Brian Hinton. We discuss the current UX Tools & Trends and identify what’s popular in the industry. We also explore Brian’s history, from spending just short of a decade in the medicine field, to returning to design and development.

Show Notes

* Guest: Sr. Product Designer Brian Hinton

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannhinton

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/briannhinton

* Website: http://briannhinton.me

* Latest Project: calltoux.com

* UX Tools

* Accelerated Mobile Pages Project

* Sketch

* Tumult Hype

* Principle

* Framerjs

* Flinto

* Webflow

* Affinity PHOTO

* Affinity DESIGNER

In this episode we talk to UX Designer at Booking.com, Josh Story. We discover how Josh found himself in Amsterdam, and talk a bit about his new work environment.

Show Notes

* Guest: UX Designer at Booking.com, Josh Story

* Linkedin: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/joshstory

* Personal Site: http://joshstory.com/

* Twitter: @joshstormy

* Dribbble

* github