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2008/12/16
Who are you and what do you do?
I am a recent engineering graduate of the University of Michigan, where I got both a BSE and MSE in computer science. I have worked previously for companies ranging from blogging start-ups (Xanga) to major software companies (Apple), and I definitely have to say that I
enjoy the freedom and self-direction of a small company. Which is why I currently work locally at Zattoo, like a bunch of other people
coming to Arbcamp 
. My favorite area of software is social networking - anything that people can use to strengthen social connections and find things that interest them. In my spare time, I hang out around Ann Arbor and sometimes hack on one of my many side projects.
Why are you attending ArbCamp?
Ann Arbor is a great city, and there are great people coming through all the time. I think that events like ArbCamp and groups like a2geeks will help to keep that talent here in Ann Arbor. In my mind, with the University of Michigan plus the tech companies that already exist here, there is no reason that Ann Arbor can't be a major tech hub.
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
I'll probably talk about something on web services development in Python, and maybe about Google App Engine specifically. Also, you might find Zach and me giving a talk about doing puzzle/scavenger hunts around Ann Arbor...
Tell us one random fact about yourself.
I enjoy karaoke. If you also have a strange desire to sing songs you may or may not know, you should talk to me. We'll get you on the list for when we head out to Good Time Charley's or The Circus for karaoke nights. Seriously.
Where can we find you?
http://twitter.com/mjpizz
http://livelearncode.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mjpizz
Thanks to SPARK, we've secured a new location for ArbCamp 08 - the second floor of Cottage Inn Pizza at 512 E William St, Ann Arbor!
If you were previously waitlisted for the event, please show up! And invite your friends to register!
Who are you and what do you do?
Hello, I'm Zachary Campau. I'm an aspiring entrepreneur, and an MBA candidate at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Right now I'm the BOM Process Subject Matter Expert and BOM Systems Deployment Lead at Ford Motor Company. Currently working on an ongoing project to improve/iterate/implement a suite of BOM-related software to shorten the time of product development and facilitate more robust sharing of information.
Why are you attending ArbCamp?
I love Ann Arbor, and since starting the MBA program this past September, I feel like I've not done enough to get involved in the local community. At FuturTech 2008 Dug Song told me about ArbCamp, and then immediately told me it was full 
but now it's open again!
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Right now one of the interesting things I'm working on is the implementation of a Business Process Management System (BPMS) at Ford. I could talk about using BPMS to progress toward the IT Holy Grail of "Single Login", and all the other great benefits we're going to see from it. The interesting thing about my experience that I think makes it worth sharing is that I'm not in IT, but more a liaison between IT, Engineering, and the Business.
Tell us one random fact about yourself.
I can dunk a basketball.
Where can we find you?
My New Blog: http://www.thebugbyte.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/zcampau
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharycampau