Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 6:30:00 PM VeriShip 8880 Ward Pkwy #300, Kansas City, MO

Effective communication is critical to the success of any software development team. We will explore the most common reasons communication breaks down along with some simple solutions to improve communication in your teams and with other stakeholders. Topics will include signal amplification bias and competitive communication, among others.

Jonathan Hollingshead

Jonathan started his web development and technology career at age 14 by building a web site for a commercial skatepark manufacturer and working as their IT Manager from age 16 until 18. Jonathan operated a web development company part-time until 18 and then full time until age 21, when he decided to enter a new challenge as a police officer. For eight years, Jonathan worked as a police officer in Independence, Missouri, during which he assisted in deploying the first mobile data terminal program in the city and developed a web-based crash mapping system, while performing his duties as a patrol officer and later an accident reconstructionist and certified instructor. Jonathan left law enforcement in 2015 to continue developing his software engineering career. Jonathan is now an Engineering Manager at Rx Savings Solutions, leading the Applications Team, which develops web-based applications for internal and client-facing needs.