VanRuby: Almost 50 Years in IT -- A Retrospective

​Join Larry Reid for a journey through nearly five decades of technological evolution. Drawing on a career that spans multiple generations of computing, Larry will share insights, stories, and lessons learned from a lifetime in the field. A rare opportunity to hear perspectives on how technology and the industry have changed—and what stays the same.

​​Speaker Bio

​Larry graduated with a degree in Computer Science in 1980. Since then he's been a Developer, Team Lead, Director of Development, and an Infrastructure Project Manager. He also rides a bike, maintains houses in two countries, and follows his grown-up son's progress through life.

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