Don Ward

Don Ward

Detroit Metropolitan Area
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I love technology, especially new technology :) I recently joined Google Cloud as a…

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    Greater Detroit Area

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    Detroit, Michigan, United States

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    Detroit

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    Detroit, Michigan

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    Detroit, Michigan

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    Detroit, Michigan

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    Livonia, Michigan

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    Auburn Hills, Michigan

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Volunteer Experience

  • Co-Founder and Leader

    Detroit Google Developers Group

    - Present 12 years 10 months

    Science and Technology

    The Detroit Google Developers Group is one of the largest and longest running Software User Groups in Detroit. With just over 2,000 members we meet monthly to discuss the coolest software development technology coming from Google.

    Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/Detroit-Google-Developers-Group/

  • Founder and Leader

    The Greater Detroit Cloud Computing Users Group

    - 6 years

    Science and Technology

    Leader and organizer of The Greater Detroit Cloud Computing Users Group. With 100 members, I was responsible for organizing monthly meetings as well as maintaining the Group website (www.detroitcloudgroup.org) and mailing list.

    I also co-organized the CloudDevDay Detroit 2011 Conference. This one day conference on June 11, 2011 was hosted at Compuware Corporation. The conference attracted 210 people for the day to attend sessions by speakers from Amazon, Compuware, Google, and Microsoft.…

    Leader and organizer of The Greater Detroit Cloud Computing Users Group. With 100 members, I was responsible for organizing monthly meetings as well as maintaining the Group website (www.detroitcloudgroup.org) and mailing list.

    I also co-organized the CloudDevDay Detroit 2011 Conference. This one day conference on June 11, 2011 was hosted at Compuware Corporation. The conference attracted 210 people for the day to attend sessions by speakers from Amazon, Compuware, Google, and Microsoft. The event website is: www.clouddevday.com. An article by Matt Roush from the GLITR report at WWJ 950 on the event can be found at: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/06/12/conference-brings-the-cloud-down-to-earth/

  • Co Organizer and Member

    Detroit Java Users Group

    - 3 years 1 month

    Science and Technology

    The Detroit Java Users Group is responsible for promoting the Java programming language in the Detroit Metro Area. I was a co-organizer of the groups monthly meet ups, and larger conferences in the Detroit Metro Area.

  • Founder and Leader

    Windsor Google Developers Group

    - Present 6 years 3 months

    Science and Technology

    The Windsor Google Developers Group is a local software users group that serves the Windsor, Ontario area. The group currently has over 100 members and meets monthly in downtown Windsor to learn about the latest Google software development tech.

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    Mentor

    Google Developers Group

    - Present 4 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

    I serve as a mentor for the Google Developer Group Organizers for the Canadian East Region.

Projects

  • My Perfect Home

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    In the market for a new home? With the My Perfect Home app from Quicken Loans, you’ll walk out of every potential new house a more confident and powerful buyer.

    You’ll have the necessary tools to make an educated decision about where you’re going to make your home, all in one simple, powerful app.

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    • Chances are, the first house you check out won’t be the last. Easily identify the homes in your search, give each home a name, and document the important details.

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    In the market for a new home? With the My Perfect Home app from Quicken Loans, you’ll walk out of every potential new house a more confident and powerful buyer.

    You’ll have the necessary tools to make an educated decision about where you’re going to make your home, all in one simple, powerful app.

    Organize
    • Chances are, the first house you check out won’t be the last. Easily identify the homes in your search, give each home a name, and document the important details.

    • Leave the pen and paper in your car! Take notes and photos right inside the app, and they’ll be tied to the house profile you’ve created.

    Compare
    • Easily rate features on each house, such as the kitchen cabinets, the condition of the windows, location, location, location, etc.

    • Make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. Clearly see all the homes and features you’ve viewed and rated to compare overall scores.

    Calculate
    • How much home can you afford? Use our built-in home affordability calculator to determine your max monthly payment.

    • The powerful calculator let’s you see how different interest rates, terms, down payments and more will affect your lifestyle.

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