Speakers

  • Aaron Day

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    An Internet entrepreneur since before the Web was born (circa 1993), back then we developed commercial sites on Compuserve, Prodigy and AOL. While living in Boca Raton, Florida a colleague working at IBM Research, introduced me to the Mosaic browser (aka Netscape), we were among the first to surf the Web. Ever since, I have been passionately involved in website design and development. Born in Lions Gate Hospital (North Vancouver), grew-up in Kelowna, British Columbia, my career began with the World Wide Web. Based in South Florida for 12 years, travelling to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Costa Rica and South America, migrating to Sao Paulo Brazil in 2004, then returning to Canada in 2015. President of Lions Gate Digital and editor of Invest Offshore, residing in Vancouver. Living the life I love, and loving the life I live.

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  • Alycia Mitchell

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    Alycia is the Director of Content & Education at GoDaddy. She specializes in SEO, website security, WordPress, and content marketing. She advocates for ethical marketing and enjoys learning about users though research and experimentation. Alycia is interested in new technology, privacy, and wellness.

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  • Ann Beaudet

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    Shortly after Ann started her WordPress blog as a non-techy mom, it garnered a million views and 35K followers.  This positive feedback encouraged her to turn her ‘loving yourself’ blog posts into a book about loving yourself.  Writing a novel came next and then creating a digital novel writing course to teach others how to write a fiction book. She is currently writing her memoir, and teaching a memoir writing group, but It all BEGAN with a WordPress blog.

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  • Barry Harris

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    Barry owns and operates Majaid Web Solutions, a professional WordPress/WooCommerce development, integration and troubleshooting company. He loves working on problems that are outside of the typical WordPress installation. Sometimes, the solution is easy to implement and other times he must write custom code to get the exact functionality required. He has installed, configured, updated, and managed over 350 WordPress websites. His speciality is customizing WooCommerce, providing clients with advanced functionality. He has custom coded solutions for clients who are operating e-commerce sites bringing in millions of dollars each year.

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  • Ben Martin

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    Ben is a seasoned website security analyst and researcher hailing from Victoria, BC. He has a decade of industry experience remediating hacked websites and dealing with website malware. He’s passionate about security and eager to use his experience to help guide everyday website owners to improve their security posture and keep hackers at bay. He is a frequent contributor to the Sucuri blog, helped author multiple annual threat reports on website security, and his research has been cited by Bleeping Computer, ProofPoint, MalwareBytes, Sophos, and others. He pays special attention to eCommerce security and online #MageCart credit card theft, especially in WooCommerce environments.

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  • Bibek Sapkota

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    Born and raised in Nepal, Bibek Sapkota is a information technology graduate and a tech enthusiast. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computing from London Metropolitan University, and has worked as an IT professional, an educator, a facilitator, and in managerial roles in his career so far. He is Chief Business Officer at Aarambha IT Research Center. Bibek has played an active role in expanding the WordPress community and making WordPress more accessible across Nepal.

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  • Brian Rotsztein

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    Brian is a seasoned digital entrepreneur whose journey with WordPress started in 2005 (version 1.6!). He is a versatile professional with roles as CEO, author, speaker, SEO trainer, freelancer coach, Internet marketing consultant, editor-in-chief, and president (Canadian Internet Marketing Association). His realistic, down-to-earth approach empowers others to succeed. His latest book is The Psychology of Pricing (WordPress Edition), a complete guide for WordPress freelancers and small agencies on how to price their services. He has spoken at more than 20 WordCamps. He holds two Masters degrees and has taught at McGill University and Boston College. For more info, visit www.rotsztein.com.

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  • Cami MacNamara

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    Cami MacNamara, also known as WebCami, has been successfully running her own web design business in Seattle for 21 years. She is an active member of the Seattle WordPress community and has been co-hosting a beginner WordPress Meetup since 2018. Cami has designed nearly 600 websites and currently serves 350 clients, managing over 200 websites each month as a solopreneur.

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  • Chelsea Clarke

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    Chelsea Clarke is an investor, content creator and the founder of HerPaperRoute. She launched Niche Investor, a platform for creators and website investors to acquire and sell online businesses. Chelsea has put over $3 million in the pockets of content creators, by helping them sell their websites on the platform. 

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  • Christina Workman

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    Christina Workman is a Front End Developer at Americaneagle.com who values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community. She has a knack for translating tech talk into everyday English and a passion for teaching the next generation of coders. A self-proclaimed purple-ophile, Christina also enjoys a nice mug of tea while watching British murder mysteries and snuggling her 2 adorable dogs.

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  • Flynn O’Connor

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    A WordPress theme and plugin developer and teacher with over a decade of experience with the WordPress community. One time editor for the theme handbook as well as a community organizer. Passionate about sharing knowledge to help the community grow.

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  • Greg Sullivan

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    Greg is a Vancouver-based developer who first began working with WordPress in 2005. He has been a full-time freelance developer and consultant since 2010, and he launched _tw, a WordPress starter theme generator optimized for Tailwind CSS, in 2021.

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  • Imran Sayed

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    Imran is a WordPress Developer at rtCamp, currently living in Canada. He is also a WordCamp Speaker, WordCamp Organizer, WordPress Meetup Organizer, and a regular contributor to the WordPress community. He is also a core contributor in WordPress and has rich experience in Node, React and Laravel. Apart from this, Imran has a great passion for teaching and sharing knowledge. You can check out his YouTube channel, where he teaches Programming on WordPress and Laravel. Openness and inclusiveness are things he dearly loves about the WordPress community.

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  • Ishtiaq Khan Parag

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    I am an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Product Designer, driven by a strong commitment to crafting outstanding user experiences. With over 11 years of industry experience, I have honed my skills in the design process and developed a meticulous attention to detail. For the past 6 years, I have been employed full-time at Divi, Elegant Themes, where my fervent passion for design and dedication to creating exceptional user experiences have made significant contributions to the company’s success. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders. This collaborative approach has provided me with invaluable insights and diverse perspectives, empowering me to design products that genuinely meet user needs.

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  • Jackie Bolen

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    Jackie Bolen is a former ESL teacher turned online entrepreneur. She has a number of WordPress sites (eslspeaking.org) and books, a podcast, and a popular YouTube channel. She loves creating helpful content, in a smart way.

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  • Jacob Buurma

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    Jacob is the founder and senior designer of Vibrant Content (vibrantcontent.ca). Over the past decade, Jacob has designed more than 90 websites for academic groups, charities and other change-making businesses. Jacob studied WordPress web and graphic design at George Brown College in Toronto and has been a presenter at the WordPress Club of Victoria. An avid writer, Jacob has had several pieces published in the Globe and Mail.

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  • Kirsten Starcher

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    Kirsten Starcher is an independent contractor at outside in the sun productions. She began her online career in New York during the dot-com boom, and since then has been involved in just about every aspect of web design, development, and content creation, plus a short diversion playing bass in a touring rock band. Currently her focus is on WordPress front-end development, e-learning, and being human.

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  • Lois Chan-Pedley

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    Lois owns Front Matter Consulting (https://www.frontmatter.ca) and is a seasoned web developer who works with a variety of platforms, including WordPress and NationBuilder. She’s been making websites since the early 2000s, and has worked for startups, big corporations, and the Government of Canada. She is currently based in Vancouver, BC.

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  • Mike Szyszka

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    Mike Szyszka is the founder and CEO of Reaction Digital, a distributed WordPress agency established in 2008, serving clients across Canada and the U.S. His passion for business isn’t just limited to his own ventures. Mike is a fervent advocate of entrepreneurship, dedicated to empowering others to grow and flourish in their respective fields. Additionally, Mike is the Vice President of his local Chamber of Commerce, a role that has further amplified his dedication to nurturing business communities and facilitating their growth.

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  • Ryan Welcher

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    Ryan is a Developer Advocate sponsored by Automattic. He focuses on removing barriers to adoption for developers working with Gutenberg and WordPress. He is a seasoned WordPress developer and regular contributor to WordPress and the Gutenberg project. He also streams on Twitch as RyanWelcherCodes where he focuses on custom block development.

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  • Varun Sidhu

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    I’m a highly skilled digital marketing manager with a strong focus on e-commerce, specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce. With over 10 years of experience managing WooCommerce and WordPress websites, I have honed my skills in creating and optimizing online platforms for businesses to thrive in the digital landscape. Based in Richmond, BC, I have had the privilege of overseeing a high-value WooCommerce website, where I have leveraged my expertise to maximize its potential. From designing and customizing the website to implementing robust e-commerce functionalities, I have consistently delivered exceptional results, driving increased traffic, conversion rates, and revenue growth. In addition to my local experience, I have also worked with numerous small businesses across diverse locations such as Canada, the United States, South Africa, New Zealand, and India. Through strategic digital marketing campaigns, I have helped these businesses establish a strong online presence, resulting in enhanced brand visibility, customer engagement, and profitability.

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