GRPC & Protobuf: Intro to next generation inter-service communication protocol.

Posted on by Mark A. Wilson

Join Signature Consultants and us on Tuesday, January 28th, at 6:00 PM in the Mt. Kilimanjaro/Mt. Everest rooms of the Microsoft Charlotte Office (AP2). With the rise of distributed architectures over the past several years, it has become more critical than ever to have robust inter-service communication methods. Many different technologies and communication methodologies have arisen to address the challenges of this shift in architecture. One of the standout technologies in this arena is GRPC.

In this talk, we will explore the what, why, and how of GRPC. We will explore the inner workings of GRPC, how it compares to other communication technologies and frequent use cases where GRPC is an excellent solution. We will finish off by going over what it takes to build a system based on GRPC from the ground up so you will be armed with the knowledge to implement it in your next project!

The meeting presenter is Adam Vaden.

Adam and his wife Theresa are owners of V2Tools, a software and technology consulting firm specializing in helping small and medium businesses meet their technological needs. Adam is a passionate developer and outdoor lover; when he is not developing or exploring new web technologies, you can usually find him running, riding, or hiking with his dogs.

The meeting sponsor is Signature Consultants.

Signature Consultants started in 1997 with a singular focus: Provide our clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. At Signature Consultants, it’s not just about the bottom line; it’s about the people. We focus on the relationships we have with our clients, consultants, and candidates. Our motto, “Getting IT Right,” is reflected in every aspect of our company – it guides our decisions and actions and ensures that our consultants and clients always come first. As a result of these efforts, Signature has been recognized as one of the best staffing companies to work (over the last seven years by Staffing Analyst International). Learn more at http://www.sigconsult.com.

Please RSVP so we know how much food to order.

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April Meeting: Progressive Web Apps

Posted on by Mark A. Wilson

Join Gravity IT Resources and us on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6:00 PM in the Redwood Conference Room of the Microsoft Charlotte Office. Progressive Web Applications (PWA) challenges us to reimagine what a web app is, and it’s capabilities. In this talk we will cover the what, why, and how of PWAs. We will take a look at some popular PWAs and see how innovators are using PWAs to address complex business needs. We will also dissect a PWA to learn how to build these new apps and how you may be able to leverage them for your existing applications.

The meeting presenter is Adam Vaden.

Adam is the Co-Owner and Chief Technologist of V2 Tools, an emerging software consulting firm. He has a passion for software and is always experimenting with the latest technology. His current focus is on Kubernetes and bringing the platform to the arm ecosystem. Adam has experience architecting and building applications that range from integrating custom control plane software to distributed real-time data processing systems.

The meeting sponsor is Gravity IT Resources.

Do you have a recruiting firm that pays your power bill? How about your phone bill? Or your cable and internet bill? Gravity IT Resources wants to pay you for what you already do in referring highly endorsed colleagues for new job opportunities. To help us better serve clients, we also leverage AI and crowdsourcing techniques to identify elite talent in the IT ecosystem. How does it work? Gravity incents referrals by sharing a meaningful portion of our perm placement fees and contract revenue with the referrer.

  • Direct Hire Referral Fee: 10% (usually $750 – $3,000)
  • Contract Hire Referral Fee: 1% of the consultant’s pay rate over the life of assignment (usually $75-$125 per month)
  • Our payment is automated, transparent, and payment of referral fees is made via PayPal/Venmo

Learn more at www.gravityitresources.com.

Please RSVP so we know how much food to order.

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