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- What are your main interests in software development?
- I am a Drupal developer, trainer, consultant, and media-maker. I am also interested in graphics, real-time interactive stuff (like robots and installations), and education.
- Do you have a website?
- http://ryanpricemedia.com
- Anything else you'd like to add? Where do you live? (optional!)
- I run a group in Orlando (and growing to other cities) called Florida Creatives. We have a happy hour every 3rd Monday of the month downtown at the Crooked Bayou. Come join us!
http://floridacreatives.com
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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