May 06 2013
Uncategorized

May Meeting: Hacking For Fame and “Profit”

Topic: White Hat Hackery
Presenter: Jared Folkins
When: Thursday May 30, 2013 **6:00PM**
Where: Tech Space Bend!
141 NW Greenwood Ave, Ste 100
Bend, OR 97701 [map]

Many large web companies offer bounties for hackers that find any loopholes within systems.  Around the world “white hat” hackers craft packets and sift through network traffic looking for crafty ways to do things like send Zuckerberg a private message.

Come join us to hear Jared Folkins tell a tale about his recent hacking endeavor… from examining bytecode, finding a loop hole and reporting it to a company.  Did a big payout follow?  Come join us to discover the exciting conclusion of Jared’s interweb exploits.

Pizza and refreshments provided.

Please RSVP using the link below:

RSVP

Apr 27 2013
Jobs

JavaScript Developer at Geospatial Solutions

ENJOY COMING TO WORK, APPLY YOUR SKILLS, AND JOIN OUR GROWING PRODUCT TEAM. Geo-Spatial Solutions, a product-focused mapping company located in Bend, Oregon, has an exciting opportunity for a JavaScript developer to work on developing web mapping applications related to new product offerings. We are looking for a talented and creative JavaScript developer to help design, develop and implement code for our product! It’s a great time to join our growing company and be part of small, cross-functioning team.

The JavaScript developer will:
- Participate in software requirements discussions
- Consult with other developers on design strategies
- Design, write, document, and debug source code
- Test and deploy web applications

Qualified candidates will have experience with:
- MVC-like Javascript frameworks such as Backbone.js, Ember.js or AngularJS
- Git source version control
- Agile development methodologies

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with:
- The Dojo Javascript framework
- Javascript testing frameworks such as Jasmine
- Ruby on Rails
- Familiarity with HTML5 and CSS3
- Linux system administration

Personal attributes:
- Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to work within a team environment
- Ability to communicate technically in writing and verbally
- Interest in GIS and related mapping technologies
- Enjoys living and working in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

To Apply
- E-mail resume, a link to your GitHub profile with you salary requirements and/or examples of past work to jobs@geospatialsolutions.com
- No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
- Job posted: April 25, 2013. Position open until filled

Visit GISDirect.com to learn more!

We intend to hire LOCAL and are NOT interested in recruiters, offshore services, or telecommuting so please don’t waste your time or ours!

Apr 24 2013
Jobs

Software Developer Job in Bend

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Bend, Oregon

Summary:

This position is responsible for architecting, developing and maintaining our software products. This position is required to communicate with several different departments within the company and also with customers using the software products. This position may assist in the maintenance and testing of network servers and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, communication and problem solving. Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative, judgment and skill.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains and constructs software products according to specifications.
  • Works closely with Software Support to isolate and resolve coding issues.
  • Performs coding/debugging to ensure the highest quality of delivered product.
  • Responds quickly to any system outages or alerts in their area of responsibility.
  • Recommends the use of new tools to aide in the development of products.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • At least five years of software development experience
  • Strong technical knowledge in SQL Server programming including Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers and Indexing
  • Experience in VB.Net and ASP.net
  • Experience using XML Web services and the creation of .aspx web pages
  • JavaScript experience including AJAX.
  • Visual Studio and Visual SourceSafe experience
  • Strong familiarity with all Microsoft Operating Systems

To Apply:

For confidential consideration, please submit resume to: karen.turner@expresspros.com

Apr 24 2013
Jobs

Web Developer Job in Bend

Web Developer – Bend, Oregon

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Web Developer to join their team. The Web Developer will be responsible for the implementation of a new corporate website with integrated ecommerce store along with various new ecommerce based web projects. The Web Developer will be working closely with the Art Director, I.T. Specialist, and the senior executives.

Responsibilities:

  • Building new websites with integrated web stores
  • Closely working with a MAS200 database
  • Detailed documentation of website backend operation

Requirements:

  • BS in Computer Science, Information Science or related field
  • 3+ years of experience working as a full-time Web Developer
  • 3+ years of experience in Web/Ecommerce
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to organize time and work on multiple tasks to completion
  • Proficient in MySQL and PHP
  • Knowledge and understanding of PHP5
  • Solid understanding of MySQL and complex queries
  • Firm grasp on CSS and Javascript
  • Background in Ecommerce and web store integration
  • Detailed documentation skills are a must

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Experience working with MAS200 or MAS90 and crystal reporting software
  • HTML 5 and CSS3
  • Understanding of a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, & PHP) environment
  • Knowledge of ASP and ASP.NET
  • VBscript

To Apply:

For confidential consideration, please submit resume to: karen.turner@expresspros.com

Apr 17 2013
Uncategorized

COWPU Needs You

Well things have been quiet around the COWPU universe for the past six months – that is primarily due to myself (Timmy) being the lone manager of the group, and my time has been spread thin across work, family, side projects, and general outdoor debauchery.

Rather than let things languish, I’m hoping there is someone in the Bend Web community that might want to step up and help take over the COWPU reigns for a bit.  I’d be happy to assist still, but the bulk of the work in recruiting speakers and planning meetings is beyond my capacity at this time.

I have really enjoyed organizing the group over the past four years with help from my good friends Ryan Stevens and Jonan Scheffler, but I think it is time for some new blood to take over and help keep the COWPU flowin.  Please contact me at timmydcrawford – gmail if you are interested.

Thanks

Jan 07 2013
Jobs

Entre-Prises Climbing Walls – International Webmaster

Entre-Prises is currently searching for an excelled candidate to join our international marketing team. This position may require limited travel overseas and will be based at our EPUSA offices in Bend, Oregon. Please review the following qualifications. We will be strict on the knowledge of these programming languages due to our existing website structures.
Please send qualifications to jobs@epusa.com – please do not call or walk in as initial contact.
EP websites require the knowledge of these programming languages:
• HTML & XHTML
• CSS and CSS3
• PHP 4 and 5
• Javascript, JQuery AND Prototype JS
• API
• MySQL and phpMyAdmin
• HTACCESS
• Regex
Also extensive experience in:
• OOP & Multiple Extended Class Programming
• Joomla, ModX and Revolution CMS
• SMARTY, Zend and Code Igniter Frameworks
• Domain renewals, DNS and IMAP/POP3/SMTP Administration
• CPanel and PLESK software
• SSL and Encryption over HTTPS
• Use of protocols including FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SSL, MIME, POP, IMAP, SMTP and LDAP
• Adwords, Analytics and other web monitoring software
• Social Media Managment
Successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Upkeep of the company’s 30+ domains running 16 websites across 5 web spaces
• Upkeep of multiple mail servers, database services and CRON jobs
• Development and expansion of multiple custom content managers web-shops
• Launching additional domains, websites and sub-domains
• Cloning of existing websites into additional languages
• CMS Replication
• Component, module and plug-in coding for CMS installations.
• Backup and restoration of all websites
• Documentation of all work undertaken and troubleshooting/support calls handled
• SEO and analytics of all websites including monthly creation of detailed management reports
• Social media and news content pushed to company sites
• Constant Contact database management and newsletter releases

Aug 28 2012
Jobs

Software Developer – Navis Technologies

Software Developer – Bend, Oregon

The position is responsible for architecting, developing and maintaining our software products. This position is required to communicate with several different departments within the company and also with customers using our software products. This position may assist in the maintenance and testing of network servers and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, communication and problem solving. Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative, judgment and skill.

Requirements:

  • Strong technical knowledge in SQL Server programming including Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers and Indexing. Experience in VB.Net and ASP.net.
  • Experience using XML Web services and the creation of .aspx web pages.
  • JavaScript experience including AJAX.
  • Experience with Visual Studio and Visual SourceSafe. Strong familiarity with all Microsoft Operating Systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college
  • 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To Apply:

For confidential consideration, please submit resume to: karen.turner@expresspros.com

Aug 20 2012
Meetings

August Meeting: Let’s Code For America

Topic: Code For America, Bend Brigade
Presenter: Timmy Crawford
When: Thursday August 30, 2012 **7:00PM**
Where: Tech Space Bend!
141 NW Greenwood Ave, Ste 100
Bend, OR 97701 [map]

We all know how special Central Oregon is.  Between the abundance of outdoor activities, the tasty craft beer, and all those super hip stand-up paddleboarders, we are lucky to live in such a wonderful place.  One goal I have had for COWPU, since taking over as the group manager, was to have a community oriented project that we could perform as a team – as a way to give back to the community.

So last Spring when I heard about Code For America I was very intrigued.  Here is an excellent summary of the project, at a local level:

Mobilizing Citizen Engagement
Anyone can code for America, anywhere. And they are. Across the country civic technologists are coming together to remix and reuse apps, promote openness in city halls, and work together to solve local problems. The Brigade provides a national platform to help these groups come together, and for others, the tools and resources to start a local chapter in their community. This growing network of civic leaders is working to redefine the notion of citizenship at the local level.

I have signed up with COA to be the brigade leader here in Bend, and I would like to dedicate this month’s COPWU meeting to discuss and brainstorm some ideas on web projects that could make Bend an even better place.  There are a list of a few apps built by COA Fellows here, and a whole bunch of code on their Github repo to be inspired by as well.

Knowing our group, I’m certain we can come up with an idea that will not only be of use to the community, but something that is distinctively ‘Bend’.  So I hope you will be excited to join me in Bend’s first Civic Coding project, and the greater Code For America movement.

My name is Timmy Crawford, and I approve this message.

Aug 14 2012
Jobs

Job Opening: Software Developer

Software Developer – Bend, Oregon

The position is responsible for architecting, developing and maintaining our software products. This position is required to communicate with several different departments within the company and also with customers using our software products. This position may assist in the maintenance and testing of network servers and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, communication and problem solving. Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative, judgment and skill.

Requirements:

    • Strong technical knowledge in SQL Server programming including Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers and Indexing. Experience in VB.Net and ASP.net.
    • Experience using XML Web services and the creation of .aspx web pages.
    • JavaScript experience including AJAX.
    • Experience with Visual Studio and Visual SourceSafe. Strong familiarity with all Microsoft Operating Systems.
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college
    • 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To Apply:

For confidential consideration, please submit resume to: karen.turner@expresspros.com

Aug 06 2012
Book Reviews

NodeJS Up And Running – A Book Review

The following is a book review I created as part of our User Group partnership with O’Reilly. If any COWPU members are interested in a review copy of a book, please let me know.

-Timmy

Node JS Up and Running

3 cow pies out of 5

A quick preface of my background: I don’t consider myself an expert with Node, but I have deployed a handful of production applications, but can sympathize for the authors who are trying to give a good overview of a rapidly changing framework.

I think this book is truly targeted at beginners looking to get stared with Node. (thus the Up and Running title) If you fit that bill, this book might be a good choice for you. If you are new to JavaScript, then this book is probably not the best place to start – rather you should build up some fundamentals with the language first. Since I have already spent some time rolling a few npm modules and working with Express, I found myself skimming through large portions of this text.

I did enjoy the sections on spawning/managing child processes to utilize multiple cpu’s, along with some of the more in-depth dives into Node’s core API methods.

On the other hand though, there is a massive amount of great material online that covers most of the subjects in this book. And since Node, and major extensions like Express are changing so rapidly, I fear this book will be dated rather quickly.

To summarize, if you are new to Node, but not JavaScript, and are looking for a good overview, this is a good choice for you.

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