From admirer to Automattician

By: Jonathan
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It happened. Sparing the details, I went from being a WordCamp attendee to landing a dream job at Automattic. I’m approaching week 2 (tomorrow, actually) and am attending the company Grand Meetup right this moment in Orlando, Florida. Not bad for a Lethbian. It goes to show that passion and a side-hustle can lead to good…

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Who I am and why I’m here

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I realized that I started blogging here without introducing myself! I’m Jonathan Ruzek, a creative type and web professional located in Lethbridge, Alberta. I love all things nerdy, like cartoons, anime, and videogames. I’m also a bit of a foodie who loves to cook. When I travel, I always keep my eyes out for hot…

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Shannon Smith talks about Gutenberg at WordCamp YYC

Throwback Thursday: WordCamp YYC

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It wasn’t long ago (May 25-26, 2018 – to be exact) that I went to my first WordCamp in Calgary. It’s so great to meet up with others who can speak the same geek language, and are just as passionate about WordPress as I am. I rocked my new Wapuu shirt, and even met up with…

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