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The next East Columbus Maker Meetup is on Monday, 25th November @ 6pm.

Theme: All things CAD

Find out how to make and meet with people interested in Making. All experience levels are welcome from just starting/interested to seasoned veterans. Share your makes & learn from others.This month we are meeting at the Westerville Library. Due to limited space please RSVP.

Due to costs we have moved off the Meetup platform and over to Guild.Host.RSVP via guild.host:

https://guild.host/events/regular-maker-meetup-d6vzhr

The next East Columbus Maker Meetup is on Monday, 28th October.

Theme: LEDs and things that blink

Additional Topic: Planning for a mini Maker Fair

Note: Meeting time is different this month.

Find out how to make and meet with people interested in Making. All experience levels are welcome from just starting/interested to seasoned veterans. Share your makes & learn from others.This month we are meeting at the Westerville Library. Due to limited space please RSVP.

Due to costs we have moved off the Meetup platform and over to Guild.Host.RSVP via guild.host: https://guild.host/events/regular-maker-meetup-j14440

The next East Columbus Maker Meetup is on Monday, 23rd September.

Theme: Cloudhaus Tour

This month we are meeting at Cloudhaus - 685 N James Rd. Columbus, OH 43219 - for a tour of their maker space. Depending on the group preferences, we may go somewhere afterward for the usual maker chat.

RSVP to Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/301473131/

The next East Columbus Maker Meetup is on Monday, 26th August.

Theme: Soldering 101

We'll set up several soldering stations for participants to use - bring a soldering iron suitable for electronics if you have one.

We plan to offer a range of simple soldering kits ($2-$3 donation requested to cover expenses) which you can complete at the event and take home.

RSVP to Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/301473129/

Meetup time tomorrow... Pls RSVP via the meetup link as seating is limited.

This month's meeting topic: Meshtastic & LoRaWAN LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a standardized protocol for low-power, wide-area wireless communication. It’s designed for connecting battery-operated devices over long distances.

Meshtastic is not LoRaWAN; it builds on LoRa technology but creates decentralized mesh networks.

Additionally, we chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textiles/fabrics, ...

P.s rsvp via meetup: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/298379080/

[Moved to 5/20 as 5/27 is Memorial Day]

Meeting Topic: Intro to Dye Sublimation

The monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is in Westerville on Monday 5/20 @ 6 pm. We are not meeting at Otterbien this month - see Meetup for the venue address.

Due to capacity limits RSVP via Meetup is required: MeetUp

This is a reminder that the monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbein, Monday 3/25 @ 6 pm.

Meeting Topics:

- No specific theme this time - bring your maker questions!

Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textiles/fabrics, ...

(Optional) RSVP to [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/298322379/)

This is a reminder that the monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbein, Monday 2/26 @ 6 pm.

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Meeting Topics:

• Favorite CAD software
• Review of the Meetup Survey Results (survey link is on the meetup page)

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Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

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We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textiles/fabrics, ...

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(Optional) RSVP to [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/298322378/)

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This is a reminder that the monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbein, Monday 1/22 @ 6 pm.

Special Theme Topic: Projects/plans for the New Year

Bring photos, plans, or the actual item to share with others.

Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textiles/fabrics, ...

(Optional) RSVP to [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/297438505/)

This is a reminder that the monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbein, Monday 11/27 @ 6 pm.

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Special Theme Topic: Holiday Makes - what are you making for the holidays?

Bring photos, plans, or the actual item to share with others.

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Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

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We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textiles/fabrics, ...

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(Optional) RSVP to MeetUp

This is a reminder that the monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbein, Monday 10/23 @ 6 p.m.

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Special Theme Topic: CNC

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Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

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We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textile ...

(Optional) RSVP to MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/295211063/

This is a reminder that the monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbien, Monday 9/25 @ 6 pm.

Special Theme Topic: 3D Printing

Speaker: Isaac Brandt.

Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textile ...

(Optional) RSVP to MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/294061700/

The monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbien, Monday 8/28 @ 6 pm.

Special Theme Topic: Photogrammetry

Speaker: Isaac Brandt.

Isaac plans to demo his scanner and talk about his project to glue together hundreds of photos of his farm.

Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textile ...

(Optional) RSVP on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/294061695/

This is a reminder that the monthly East Columbus Maker Meetup is at The Point @ Otterbein, Monday 7/24 @ 6 pm.

Special Theme Topic: AI & Art

Address: 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville OH

We chat about projects the group members are working on, some show-and-tell, and seek assistance from other members. Any maker topics are fair game: Electronics [Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,...], Laser Cutting/Engraving, 3D Printing, CNC, woodworking, metalworking, plasma cutters, textiles ...

(Optional) RSVP to MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-cxxxumzl/events/294061693/

I'll be finishing up my MIS degree a a year from now and am curious what's out there job wise in Columbus. I'll be starting internships this fall and next spring and get to feel some things out then.

I know IT isn't a "get this do that" field it's more of a choose our of all of these things and do what you like most (i.e programming. Web development, analytics etc.)

I really enjoyed database management and even business Intel. Anyone have experience in or close to those fields with any input ?

Hi all,

I am a Solo Sysadmin looking to find a professional group to be a part of. I wouldn't mind joining something on a National scale, but prefer something local to Columbus. I am relatively novice in my career (4yrs), but I really like my job and find that I'm unable to have the professional growth that I'm really looking for. Now that a lot of the covid restrictions are lifting, I'm hoping to find a group I can bounce ideas off of and also learn from others about how their infrastructures are setup.

I recently came across the TechLife Columbus group on Meetup.com and will be attending some of their events. I've also been looking into recreational groups as well in hopes of finding some other IT people. My current hobbies like Motorcycling and gaming are rather introverted activities but I am looking to expand into other small group activities like board game meetups. Figured it would be worth a post here since the weather is getting nicer, if anyone is a member of a group that would be open to having me, or for any other people also looking for professional groups. Thanks!

I work as a software engineer but am seeking advice for my gf.

Short story: My gf works in Healthcare as a Physical Therapist but has burnt out and needs a change. She's very organized, hard-working, etc., and experienced in patient care, outcomes, and patient-related software and general healthcare info systems.

Her goal is for an analyst or Product Manager position in Health tech, thus drawing on her background and connecting with her professional goals.

Lately, she's been having as many networking calls as possible with those in similar positions or hiring managers for relevant positions where she can find them.

She's also taking relevant online coursework in Information Arch, Product Management, Salesforce, and a few other subjects.

So far, no bites from job apps. I've suggested meeting with a recruiter or two to try to kick things off.

Anyone with a similar experience or general advice?

Thanks

https://careers.cbiz.com/en-US/job/field-service-technician/J3N4T46L25044GTNMDW

I'm leaving this position for a new adventure and would like a good tech to replace me.

Pay range is probably 40-60k a year with good benefits and very good work life balance

My team is looking for a good Cloud Data Architect. Needs to have architecture experience (as distinct from developer only, cloud dev experience is a plus). AWS preferred, multi-cloud experience would be nice. Great opportunity to join a data org early in it's cloud journey.

No agencies. FTE position, WFH ok.

Happy to answer questions via PM.

I’m technical minded but in a creative career and looking for a change. With all the Google construction in New Albany, what kinds of local workers will they be looking for and what should I study/get certified in to be marketable for such a job?

Hopefully posting this here is OK, with how many responses and private messages I received I figured I should update everyone.

Original Post

I got bumped up just a tad higher than the default COL raise but still no where near what the market is. I've started looking elsewhere and have applied to 30+ positions, all remote with much higher salary ranges than I'm currently making. I've gotten a decent amount of responses and interviews but no offers as of yet. Still hanging in there and applying wherever I feel I'd make a good fit or grow.

I wanted to thank everyone who responded, gave advice and encouragement. I do apologize if I didn't reply to you in comments or messages, I tended to stay disconnected from this account until recently. While I've not received any offers yet, this is technically my first time going through the dreaded 'tech interview' and has been a fun learning experience.

For anyone like me who tried searching for answers before posting, the best advice I can give you is:

If you're searching for salary ranges and already feel you are being underpaid, start looking. The worst that can happen is a new place tells you no.

I am the Manager of Recruitment and Admissions at Per Scholas Columbus. We offer a free, 15-week IT training course for those looking to get their CompTIA A+ certification and launch their career in IT.

Employment assistance is provided to help you land a job in IT upon graduation.

Our next class begins January 31st, 2022. We will have 11 total classes launching in 2022.

If you're interested or know someone who is, reach out to me!

https://perscholas.org/courses/it-support/it-support-cbus/

I've been with the same company for many years doing numerous different jobs, some non-development roles when I first started out. I'm self taught (outside of a certificate from an outdated college program) and have 3 - 4 years of relevant experience to my current position. My company tends to also outsource or hire new employees for contract roles for other companies.

Prior to working under the team that I'm currently on (same company, different manager), I was the only Front End Developer within my group and we used older frameworks for "compatibility". I also felt I was severely underpaid based on the work I was doing ($45,000 annual) but I wanted to get my foot in the door and development experience under my belt. Now I'm on a much better team but the transition came after my last review on the old team and salary wasn't updated during the move to reflect the change of responsibilities.

At any given moment I could be working a multitude of projects, websites, eCommerce, web applications but do have a lean towards client side technologies and UI/UX but have been rounding that out.

It could also be the imposter syndrome talking but I fear that my lack of formal education can sometimes hinder me with problem solving or vocabulary/communication. (I've not encountered an issue that I couldn't solve but fear it may not always be the optimal solution, similarly when discussing some topics with my peers I feel like I get stares as if I'm talking in a different regional dialect...) fortunately I've never had a complaint about any of these from any clients or colleagues so maybe its just in my head.

I know and work with the following (among other older technologies not listed):

• React
• Redux
• MongoDB
• Postgres
• Node
• Sequelize
• Express
• Mongoose
• Shopify (Liquid)
• WordPress
• SQL
• Git
• Jira

I can work in existing codebases with the following languages (I know enough to get around):

• PHP
• C#
• ASP.NET
• Python

and I have some experience with Docker, Azure Containers, and Azure DevOps.

I have a history of completing projects and working competently along colleagues or alone with any of the above technologies. I also have a tendency to utilize my personal time and funds to further continue my own self-learning to ensure I stay at the top of the current industry trends.

My review is coming up so I'd like to know how to approach salary negotiations, especially since I'm unsure what salaries my peers are making compared to the team I was on. Glassdoor estimates that the average base pay in my area is $87k for a Software Engineer and it appears the team I'm currently on is most likely paying out close to that salary compensation.

I know my company never posts wages on job listings publicly but I also know and had access to the API that hooks into the job postings service we utilize so I can see what is listed on some of these postings behind the scenes. I took a look and saw that some of the contract and possible perm positions with my same job title that I've held for a year now have salary compensation just above the $87k base pay average.

With my experience, education and skill set, and what I know the company is paying out for similar positions (contract or otherwise) does $87k+ seem proper or manageable? Is it worth negotiating for it or would I make a fool of myself?

I just want to make sure that I'm paid fairly as via word of mouth my company tends not to do massive raises over a certain % of current pay and the base average in this area is over 30% my current salary.

I can answer any other questions if necessary but I'm desperately trying to leave out any identifying details to avoid issues.

Thanks for all opinions or input!

Hello! Hopefully, this is allowed here.

If there is anyone interested in some part-time work, or interested in building something with me please reach out. I need a programmer who knows JSON and API integrations. Fairly simple stuff, but I have no idea where else to ask considering a lot of the groups like meetup are at a standstill. If this sounds interesting I would love to chat!

As the title suggests I am torn if I should jump the Contracting bandwagon? The role is a Business Analyst (IT Requirements Analyst or Business Systems Analyst) JD that I've been doing for 10+ years and was only making 90K base pay plus a meagre bonus. Now with the job market movement, remote jobs are paying $70 per hour on contracting W2 but no benefits. What's your take on this? Is BSA career solid? Or Scrum Master gets paid more. What do you say?

Hello everybody, I'm training to be a junior developer and was wondering if y'all had any advice/opinions about companies with great work environments that you'd recommend for a new person entering the industry. Thanks!

edit: also if anyone can direct me to good mentors/mentor programs, meetups, networking sites/events, etc that would be very appreciated as well!

I've seen some mentioned by name in the past, but would love a list/some links/etc.