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Director of Content Performance and Analytics for Penske Media Corporation. I’m also a writer, native Southern Californian, and cat lover.

Practical AI For Content Performance

Listen to John’s presentation in the classroom on June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am.

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After a life-threatening heart event in 2017, Joe A. Simpson, Jr’s paradigm shifted. While on leave, he attended his first Meetup, volunteered for WordCamp Los Angeles, beginning a whirlwind of giving back to the WordPress community.

He spent the early part of his career with Fortune 500 brands as a designer in corporate identity groups at Unisys Corporation, Chrysler Corporation, and Metro Los Angeles, where he managed their WordPress network of websites.

Joe advocates for open, inclusive, and usable experiences in the WordPress open-source community. He contributed as a Team Rep on the Make WordPress Accessible Team, helped organize the first WordPress Accessibility Day, and a highlight was co-organizing the first WordCamp with a dedicated accessibility-specific track of 18 speakers over the weekend at WordCamp Santa Clarita.

A Journey from Page Builders to Blocks in WordPress

Listen to Joe’s presentation in the auditorium on June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am.

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Baljinder Singh is a dynamic professional in the WordPress and WooCommerce world. With over 12 years of industry experience, he’s a master at both Frontend and Backend tasks. Baljinder Singh is the managing owner of WPSPIN LLC, a WordPress plugin collaborator, and an expert in online business and website models. He hosts local WordPress meetups in Houston, TX, and is a sought-after speaker in the thriving WordPress community. Baljinder is driven to make his clients’ web fantasies come true, no matter how creative or wild.

When not hard at work, Baljinder enjoys going on city hikes, playing Playstation (working on Far Cry 6 right now), and exploring something new and adventurous!

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Sell Solutions, Not the Code: AI-Proof Your WordPress Development Career

Listen to Baljinder’s presentation in the classroom on June 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

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Meeky Hwang is the CEO & Partner at Ndevr, a WordPress development agency trusted by leading digital media and large-scale enterprise companies. With 20+ years of experience in web development and open-source technology, Meeky specializes in optimizing complex digital ecosystems, streamlining workflows, strengthening DevOps, and fostering collaboration between teams. Meeky focuses on ensuring that development, editorial, and product teams work in sync to engineer resilient platforms for long-term success.

Meeky has worked with enterprise companies like PMC, Hearst Corporation, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Sony, ensuring their digital properties are scalable, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. Meeky is passionate about championing women in tech and fostering opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

At Ndevr, Meeky’s team is focused on streamlining editorial workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, aligning technology decisions with business goals, and strengthening DevOps to ensure long-term platform stability. Ndevr is a trusted partner of WordPress VIP, Pantheon, and WP Engine.

Meeky is committed to helping WordPress professionals build careers that thrive and stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital space.

Building Your WordPress Career: From Beginner to Pro

Listen to Meeky’s presentation in the June 28, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Classroom.

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I am a software developer, project manager, and seasoned speaker with deep expertise in web technologies, SEO, and software development. Currently leading projects at Nationwide Transport Services, I have a strong background in building and optimizing WordPress websites, enhancing security protocols, and managing large-scale web infrastructure.

With experience speaking at WordCamp Minneapolis and various coding boot camps, I am passionate about educating developers on best practices for securing WordPress sites, handling vulnerabilities, and implementing effective risk management strategies. Whether optimizing server configurations, integrating modern authentication methods, or protecting against common attacks, I bring practical, real-world insights to help developers safeguard their websites.

Enhancing WordPress Security: Insights and Strategies

Listen to Lucas’ presentation in the June 28, 2025 at 9:00 am in the Classroom.

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Jodie brings twenty years of sales and marketing experience to the WordPress space. Her marketing expertise and ability to restructure and to systematize businesses has been recognized by business leaders in many fields including media, consumer product goods, and nonprofits.

She was on the organizing team for WordCamp US in Philadelphia and can be found speaking at WordCamps across the country. She volunteers at many local organizations.

In her downtime, she has been known to get lost in old bookstores avoiding the fact that there is no more shelf space at home. Jodie lives in Philadelphia with her family, pets, and entirely too many houseplants.

Listen to Jodie’s presentation in the Auditorium on June 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

Partnering with Purpose: How to build a successful partnership.

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Courtney Robertson, an accomplished Open Source Developer Advocate at GoDaddy, a dedicated WordPress.org contributor, and a co-founding board member of The WP Community Collective, effortlessly engages audiences with her relatable insights on getting involved and supporting contributors in the open source community. Staying true to her roots as a professional educator, Courtney seamlessly merges her teaching expertise with her passion for technology, both on and off the stage.

Serving developers, website creators, and open-source enthusiasts, Courtney delivers immense value by drawing from her rich background as a computer science educator and full-stack developer. She is driven by a strong commitment to onboarding the next generation of contributors and advocating for sustainable funding solutions for open-source developers.

Away from the screen, Courtney embraces her creative side, whether by playing her 7-string electric violin, exploring the possibilities of 3D printing, hiking through nature with a camera in hand, or tending to her abundant vegetable garden. Her multifaceted interests and genuine enthusiasm make Courtney a truly inspiring speaker in the open-source community.

Listen to Courtney and Evan’s presentation in the Auditorium on June 28, 2025, at 10:00 am.

Accelerate Your Agency’s Workflows: AI Tools for Accelerated Development and Maintenance

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