Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Finished playing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo Switch. A fantastic game with innovative gameplay mechanics.
DjangoCon US 2024
Looking forward to DjangoCon US 2024. The conference will be a great opportunity to catch up with the Django community.
Joined Django Software Foundation Board
Joined the Django Software Foundation (DSF) as a director, continuing my commitment to the Django community and helping guide its future.
Django News Milestone
Django News newsletter reached 5,000 subscribers. The project continues to grow and serve the Django community with weekly updates.
DjangoCon US 2023
Attended DjangoCon US 2023 in Durham, NC. The conference featured talks on Django 4.2 and upcoming 5.0 features.
PyCon US 2023
Attended PyCon US 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Connected with the Python community and attended talks on new Python 3.11 features.
DjangoCon US 2022
Attended DjangoCon US 2022 in San Diego. The event returned to in-person for the first time since the pandemic.
Python Software Foundation Director
Elected to serve as a director on the Python Software Foundation board. Looking forward to contributing to the Python community in this new role.
Became PSF Vice Chair
Transitioned from Treasurer to Vice Chair of the Python Software Foundation, taking on additional leadership responsibilities within the organization.
Django News: 100th Issue
Published the 100th issue of Django News, marking a significant milestone for the newsletter and its ongoing service to the Django community.
DjangoTV Launch
Launched DjangoTV, a platform for collecting and sharing Django-related videos and presentations to help the community learn and grow.
Our Daughter Was Born
Our family grew with the arrival of our beautiful baby girl. A precious gift and amazing addition to our family, bringing even more love and joy to our lives.
Started Django News Jobs
Expanded Django News to include Django News Jobs, a job board dedicated to Django-related employment opportunities, helping connect Django developers with companies seeking their skills.
Became PSF Treasurer
Stepped into the role of Treasurer for the Python Software Foundation, helping manage the financial aspects of the organization.
Launched Django News
Co-founded and launched Django News, a weekly newsletter dedicated to the Django community, featuring news, articles, projects, and resources to help Django developers stay updated.
Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize
Awarded the 2019 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize for contributions to the Django community, a prestigious recognition of service and impact.
Bought Our House
Purchased our home in Lawrence, Kansas, establishing deeper roots in the community and creating a permanent place for our family to grow and thrive.
Opensource.com Community Award
Won an Opensource.com 2019 People’s Choice Award, recognizing contributions to the open source community and ecosystem.
Named PSF Fellow
Honored as a Python Software Foundation Fellow for contributions to the Python community, a recognition of significant impact and service.
Became Partner at REVSYS
Became a Partner at Revolution Systems (REVSYS), one of the premier Django consulting agencies, after working there as a developer since 2011.
Elected to PSF Board of Directors
Elected by the community as a Director of the Python Software Foundation (PSF), beginning several years of service to the Python community at the board level.
Our Son Was Born
Welcomed our beautiful baby boy into the world. A day filled with joy, wonder, and the beginning of an amazing journey as parents.
Joined Django Code of Conduct Committee
Joined the Django Code of Conduct Committee as a member, later serving as chair and co-chair, helping ensure a welcoming and inclusive community.
DjangoCon US 2015 Conference Chair
Served as Conference Chair and Organizer for DjangoCon US 2015, the first DjangoCon managed by the newly formed DEFNA organization.
Django Birthday Conference Chair
Served as Conference Chair and Organizer for Django Birthday 2015, celebrating Django’s 10th birthday with a special event for the community.
Became Django Developer Member
Nominated and accepted as a Django Developer Member, recognizing ongoing contributions to the Django community and project.
Co-Founded DEFNA
Co-founded the Django Events Foundation North America (DEFNA), the non-profit organization that has run DjangoCon US since 2015. Served as the inaugural President of the Board.
Joined PSF as Contributing Member
Joined the Python Software Foundation as a Contributing Member, beginning a journey of deeper involvement with the Python community.
Joined REVSYS
Joined Revolution Systems (REVSYS), a premier Django consulting agency specializing in Python, Django, Docker, performance, scaling, and team management.
Moved to Lawrence, Kansas
Relocated to Lawrence, Kansas for my new role at Mediaphormedia (The World Company). Lawrence would become my permanent home, where I’d eventually raise a family and become an active member of the community.
Joined Mediaphormedia
Joined The World Company to work at Django Project’s birthplace as a Senior Developer, working on Ellington CMS and Ellington Marketplace.
Director at Fast Freedom
Became Director of Operations at Fast Freedom and started the website division/service for the company, managing hosting, development, wireless, and dial-up services.
Moved to Joplin, Missouri
Relocated to Joplin, Missouri in 2001, setting the stage for new career opportunities that would eventually lead to joining Fast Freedom the following year.
Graduated High School
Graduated from high school in 1995, marking the end of my early education and the beginning of new opportunities and adventures ahead.
Jeff Was Born
I was born in December 1976, beginning my journey that would eventually lead to Python, Django, and building a beautiful family.