Design & Code: Web Automation & Career Wins with Andre Brumfield + UX Design Systems with John Fleenor

Who Is This For?

This MeetUp serves as a check-in with the community of designers and developers in the City of Memphis. Whether you're a passionate beginner looking to get into tech, an experienced professional eager to share your knowledge, or someone curious to learn from others, this MeetUp is perfect for you.

Agenda

• Mix and Mingle

  (15 minutes)

  Grab a plate, say hello, and get to know others in the room.

• Keynote Speaker #1: Andre Brumfield

  (30 minutes)

  Speaker: Andre Brumfield

  "Taking Initiative: Web Automation & Networking Through Projects" Andre shares his inspiring story of how personal projects helped him break into IT. He'll walk us through how he used Selenium Framework and PowerShell to automate tasks, make new connections, and open doors in his career.

• Keynote Speaker #2: John Fleenor

  (30 minutes)

  Speaker: John Fleenor

  "Design Systems in UX: Structure, Benefits, and Real-World Impact" What happens when teams don’t have a design system? John will break it down with real examples, including the design system he helped create for the U.S. Navy. Learn how UX design systems promote consistency, reduce errors, and improve collaboration across teams.

• Open Mic

  (15 minutes)

  A safe and casual space to share something you’ve learned, built, or want feedback on. No pressure, just good energy.

Speakers

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Our Sponsors

• Epicenter - providing food.
• Crews Center for Entrepreneurship - hosting us.

Parking Information

Plenty of street parking is available near the venue.