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A lot of news outlets are talking about the Microsoft Azure outage that occurred on October 29th. This is the second time in the same number of weeks that there was a major cloud outage. So, of course it’s news.

TechBash 2025 is coming to Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, PA from November 4–7, and there’s a ticket for every kind of attendee:

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TechBash 2025 is approaching, and ticket prices will increase by $100 starting October 4 during the Late Bird Pricing period. The event runs November 4–7 at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, PA, and features keynotes from Nicole Tibaldi and Kevin Griffin, plus workshops on CI/CD, AI tools, Kubernetes, and more. With over 70 sessions and top-tier speakers, it’s designed for developers of all levels. Group discounts and hotel deals are available

In just two more weeks, the pricing for TechBash 2025 increases. We are currently in the Standard Pricing period, but starting on October 4th, pricing will increase $100 for all ticket types during the Late Bird Pricing period. So, what are you waiting for? Register today at techbash.com.

It’s back! After several years, Party With Palermo is back! While past events were held at a Red Robin nearby a conference venue, this year’s event will take place in the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Pocono Manor, PA. Come out and meet Jeffrey Palermo and the rest of Jeffrey’s Clear Measure team. The event will take place on Wednesday evening in the Nile and Zambezi rooms at TechBash 2025.

I recently opened up a new Commercial & Property Casualty Product Owner role at biBerk. This role centers on leading the development and evolution of Commercial Property & Casualty insurance products, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance across all U.S. jurisdictions. The Product Owner will define and manage the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends. They will serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating complex insurance concepts into actionable system requirements and driving enhancements that reflect the intricacies of Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto, BOP, General Liability, and E&O products.

The schedule for TechBash 2025 has been published to the techbash.com website. You can also register for 3-day and 4-day tickets right now! But, you better hurry! Prices will go up $100 and the room block will expire on 10/4.

I recently opened up a new Lead Integration Architect role at biBerk. This position is a remote or hybrid position. The company, part of Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, is building a cloud-first, API-driven insurance platform. The Lead Integration Architect will be responsible for designing and developing secure, scalable APIs that connect .NET services to external platforms. This includes implementing security protocols and ensuring high performance and reliability. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and troubleshoot integration issues.

It’s time to register for TechBash 2025. 3-day and 4-day early bird tickets are now available on techbash.com.