• +4 years experience working in digital management;
• Strong project management skills (professional certification a plus);
• Experience with Drupal a plus;
• Good understanding of Web analaytics; and
• Imagination about what is possible next in the Internet.

For a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and qualifications, read the complete job description here, (PDF) B.A.S.S. Job Opening – Digital Project Manager

Well qualified applicants should contact:
Jim Sexton
Chief Digital Officer
B.A.S.S.
205-313-0935
jsexton@bassmaster.com

There are several misconceptions about the future of the Flash platform stemming from Adobe’s recent announcements. John Cook, Sr. Software Engineer with Universal Mind, will demonstrate the powerful, cross-device development platform Adobe created from the Flash platform and languages. With the new tools and compilers developed by Adobe, a developer can now write code in one language, and deploy their application, in native code, to any iOS or Android device, as well as the RIM Playbook. See how this new development environment can save a developer and/or company both time and money. John will walk us through some high-points of the development environment and show project set-up, creation, and deployment.

The Web moves fast, really fast. No one talks about what version of a web site you are using. Maybe you are using the beta version. Even then, it is always new. The Web is obsessed with new. It thrives on new. To meet this demand, in the early years of the web, teams learned a new way to deploy their software. Rather than the traditional models used by compiled, installed software, these pioneers on the Internet deployed software when it was ready. That meant Web sites could be responsive to changes, fix bugs quickly, and add new features to compete with the market. This method is still alive today. Successful web companies still do this to keep their advantage. While there are no set rules, there are good examples of what others do and how it helps them be successful.

Please note: Attendance is limited to 40 people. Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect.

This month we are fortunate to have Daniel Walters, Customer Service Lead from Infomedia speak to us on being a customer advocate. While we all work for our customers, most of us complain (quite often) about the choices they make. We don’t take the step back and view things from the clients perspective. Daniel will examine roles within companies and argue how each team member can advocate for your customers.

Our friend, Tammy Hart, recently went to the WordCamp San Francisco 2011. She didn’t get us a t-shirt or anything from her trip. So we asked her to come and tell us what she learned on her trip. With over 14% of the web now running on WordPress, it’s undeniable that anyone involved in the web should know at least the basics and be familiar with the world’s most popular CMS.

Applies to:  Sharepoint 2007/2010Description:  Sharepoint is a powerful platform to managing data, but out of the box, the rendering of information from internal lists is frequently disappointing.  Conditional formatting, for instance, is limited to simple “if … then” scenarios.  Fortunately, developing custom XSLT for Sharepoint content isn’t as hard as it might seem, but it does require patience and the knowledge of which tools to use and when.  In this talk, you will be shown how XSLT can be harnessed in two scenarios:  the Data View Web Part, and the Content Query Web Part.  Examples and a short demonstration of each will help show how to make Sharepoint work for you.

Kevin Gunther-Canada is Assistant Director of IT Web Services at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  He has been in IT for over 15 years, and is currently specialized in MS Sharepoint and other MS-based technologies for use on the web.

Also, BarCamp Birmingham, Saturday, 6 Aug. 8am-4pm at UAB Business & Engineering Complex

IPSA is a proud sponsor of BarCamp Birmingham this year and we are so excited for it, we decided to throw a party! BarCamp is a day-long, FREE, technology conference put on by your friends and colleagues right here in Birmingham. Participants choose the presentations that other attendees volunteer to give. Topics have covered everything from HTML5 and server virtualization to juggling. You are guaranteed to learn something new, meet some interesting people, and have lots of fun.

Come join us after work the night before at The Barking Kudu to meet you fellow BarCampers.

Hacking groups like Lulzsec and Anonymous have been in the headlines this summer with their coordinated attacks of governmental, business, and public computer networks. In this presentation Joshua Perrymon will discuss their tactics and motives, as well what security measures can be used to defend against them.

Joshua has been doing IT security consulting for over 15 years worldwide. He has worked in leading edge security research in areas like Social Engineering, Smartphone Hacking, RFID Hacking, Intrusion Detection, Application Security and Physical Security. His theory is “Security before Operations”, and his company works closely with organizations to help them understand IT related risk and implement appropriate security measures. He wrote the RFID hacking chapter in the latest “Hacking Linux Exposed” and is also working on a book of his own regarding Social Engineering and defense measures.

http://www.html5rocks.com (includes slides, playground, and tutorial)

We also posted a helpful video from the Google I/O conference about on our homepage. (look in the right column)

This month we are double excited. First, to have Dimitri Glazkov, former local boy now with Google, speaking with us. Secondly, we will be meeting in a special location at International Park, courtesy AllStates Technical Services. Dimitri will be speaking to us from Mountain View, Calif. via GMail about HTML5. Mobile, desktop, and now entertainment platforms are increasing using HTML5 not to deliver pages, but rich media and user experiences. This presentation will also touch on the future of CSS, DOM, and Javascript.

Come join us this month at International Park!

Many of our members work in the highway 280 and Shelby County areas and can’t make it all the way downtown to attend our meetings. This month we are bringing IPSA closer to them. AllStates Technical Services has offered to host this month’s luncheon at their office located at 1900 International Park. Not only have they offered us the use of their space, they are even providing us with lunch! So be sure to join us for a great program and a free lunch.

Directions to Allstate Technical Services:
1900 International Park Drive, Suite 425
4th Floor Conference Room

*Please take the time to RSVP if you are planning to attend so our host knows how much food to order.