Episode 82: Kevin Rockwood, Skelter Labs

Vancouver Tech Podcast

Special Guest Kevin Rockwood, Skelter Labs (S. Korea)

Guest Kevin Rockwood from Skelter Labs in South Korea, a company working on several artificial intelligence based projects joins host Drew Ogryzek. After 8 years working in Cincinnati as a software developer, Rockwood and his wife decided to move to Korea.

Having not done any research into the job market for software developers in Korea, Rockwood says attending local tech meetups, like the Seoul Elixir meetup which he currently organizes, is an excellent way to meet people and connections, and even find meaningful employment.

Programs, such as the Korean government's Tech Incubator Program for Startups or TIPS, are helping the thriving Korean startup scene.

For those interested in life as a software developer in Seoul, South Korea, follow Rockwood on Twitter at @kevinrockwood.

Events Podcast Presents: Vancouver Tech Events Jun 26 - 29, 2017

• MON: Jun 26

  • Day 2: Call To Action Conference
    (Unbounce | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | 8:00 am)

  • HackerNest Vancouver June Tech Social
    (Mobify | 8:00 pm)

• TUE: June 27

  • Day 3: Call To Action Conference
    (Unbounce | 8:00 am)

  • Developer Happy Hour hosted by Hyperwallet
    (Tech Talent Meetup | at Steamworks | 5:00 pm)

  • Discussion about imposter syndrome and kicking it to the curb
    (Women Can Tech | at Lighthouse Labs | 6:00 pm)

• WED: June 28

  • SR&ED – Everything You Need to Know!
    (Launch Academy | 5:15 pm)

  • Corporate Finance Part 2: Navigating your business's financing options
    (BLG’s Driven by Women Initiative | at Borden Ladner Gervais | 5:30 pm)

• THU: June 29

  • Fundraising Part 2: Crowdfunding
    (at MistyWest | 6:00 pm)

  • PHP Meetup
    (Vancouver PHP | at Invoke | 6:15 pm)

  • Continuous Testing, Integration, and Deployment for Ruby Projects
    (Vancouver Ruby Meetup Group | at Unbounce | 6:30 pm)

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