Topic: Intro to Node.js for .NET Developers

Node.JS is a popular server-side JavaScript framework for handling real-time and distributed data processing. In this session you'll learn what Node.JS is, how it works under the hood, and what scenarios it's useful for. You'll also learn how to deploy it to Windows Azure and manage it inside of IIS 7.

Speaker: Adam Grocholski

Adam Grocholski is a National Solutions Lead at RBA Consulting where he focuses on cloud computing and mobility. In 2011 Adam worked in cooperation with Microsoft to deliver 12 two day Windows Azure Boot Camps across the country. In 2010 he was selected as a Microsoft MVP for his contributions to the development community including speaking at local .NET and Silverlight user groups along with code camps and a number local, regional, and national conferences. Put simply, Adam is committed to building a great community of well-educated Microsoft developers. When not working he enjoys spending time with his three awesome daughters and amazing wife. You can catch up with his latest projects and thoughts on technology at http://thinkfirstcodelater.com.

Topic: Demystifying CQRS

CQRS is the latest architectural shiny object that's been spreading like wildfire across the blogosphre and social media. It's been touted as the next generation architecture for scalable systems and the cure for complex monolithic applications. The purpose of this talk is to get real about what CQRS is, the problem it solves, and when it's appropriate in your solutions. It may not be what you think it is. Along for the ride will be discussion about the fallacies of distributed systems so that you can properly set the stage in your system to take advantage of what CQRS has to offer.

Speaker: Joshua Ramirez

Joshua has 12 years experience in .NET Software Development and is currently a Principal Consultant at ILM. He's passionate about developing, designing, and integrating enterprise class systems through service oriented principles. Recent work has included building distributed and enterprise systems at Ally Financial (GMAC), General Mills, Lender Processing Services, and other firms across the Twin Cities.

Topic: Intro to PhoneGap for .NET Developers

Mobile development is a mess. Building native applications for each platform--iOS, Android, Windows Phone and more--requires different frameworks, languages, and skillsets. In this session we'll take a look at PhoneGap, an open source project that attempts to minimize the effort of writing mobile applications for different platforms by using standards-based web technologies. In this session we'll look at how you can use PhoneGap to

• Take advantage of HTML5 and CSS3
• Use JavaScript to write your code
• Access Native Features
• Deploy your app to Multiple Platforms
• Take advantage of PhoneGap

Speaker: Adam Grocholski

Adam Grocholski is a National Solutions Lead at RBA Consulting where he focuses on cloud computing and mobility. In 2011 Adam worked in cooperation with Microsoft to deliver 12 two day Windows Azure Boot Camps across the country. In 2010 he was selected as a Microsoft MVP for his contributions to the development community including speaking at local .NET and Silverlight user groups along with code camps and a number local, regional, and national conferences. Put simply, Adam is committed to building a great community of well-educated Microsoft developers. When not working he enjoys spending time with his three awesome daughters and amazing wife. You can catch up with his latest projects and thoughts on technology at http://thinkfirstcodelater.com.