MŌDERAS

In a desire to give something back to the Java community MŌDERAS has taken over running the Capital District Java Developers Network, a local Java Users Group (JUG).  The previous president of the CDJDN has done an awesome job for years but is also involved in running a local Flex and XML group and was looking for someone to pass the baton to.  We want to thank Anthony Debonis for all his great work and are happy he's staying involved to show us the ropes.

Dan Patsey, the development manager at MŌDERAS, has taken a lead role in finding a new permanent location for meetings at the ITT Technical Institute in (13 Airline Drive, Albany New York), lining up presenters, and setting up the CDJDN as a not-for profit corporation organized under the New York State not-for-profit Corporation Law. It is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Gifts, bequests, and donations made to the CDJDN are tax deductible for the donor.

Jeff Cutler (a Principal Software Engineer at and MŌDERAS) and Adam Myatt (our Technology Manager) have both provided presentations in the past and continue to support the group. Chris Thompson (our President) is responsible for attracting sponsors and the very important task of purchasing and delivering food and drinks to the meetings for the attendees.

MŌDERAS took over at the beginning of 2010 and have just had our 5th successful meeting and are looking forward to many more.  The CDJDN is a great place to learn the latest trends and network with your colleagues.  We provide free food and drink and relevant topics on contemporary subject of the day.

You can find the CDJDN website here and the Google group here if you'd like to learn more.  Please join us the third Thurday of the month at 5:30pm and bring a friend!