Notebook

Technology Users Group

Tushar Joshi

Tushar Joshi

Working as Architect at Persistent Systems Limited.

Founder member of Nagpur GTUG

Associated with Java and Web technologies since 1996

Blogger, Trainer, Open source developer

What is Technology User Group

A group of Users

Using the technology in day to day life

Who are passionate about the technology

Who share experiences, learning and tips

Meeting periodically in person

Collaborating through different mediums

WIIFM

What's in it for me

As a student

Information about emerging things

Networking with professionals

Experienced help available at a distance of email

Sense of belonging

Answers to silly questions

As a professional

Place to show expertise

Connect with like minded people

Contribute to the technology

Opportunity to get recognized

Learn from each others mistakes

How user groups collaborate?

Mailing ListsAll members receive mail you sent to group

Any one can reply and add to the discussion

Periodic MeetingsFace to face sessions

Sharing of experiences

What will happen if I Join?

You will send mails to the mailing list asking questions and answering questions.

Your mails will get indexed by Search engines with data, time and your Name

This is like keeping documentary proof of your passion which is available to your future employer.

Question Answers

Power of collective effort

SynergyWhen many ideas rub against each other

News ways and methods get invented

1 + 1 can become 11

Result: Collaborative Projects