Gaurav works as a Happiness Engineer at Automattic. He is in the web industry for about 8 years, and have donned a number of hats during this period, including startup founder, developer, designer, business manager, front office, 3d architectural designer, in-house developer etc.
He will be speaking on Diversity and inclusion in open source communities: An Indian perspective
In his words, the key points of the session are:
Diversity and inclusion is a big thing right now, and not only in the tech industry. The problem currently is that the ideas and thoughts about this whole thing are mostly coming out of the west, and from mostly multi-racial, developed countries.
These places have their own issues to deal with, and they are usually different from what we have. The idea of diversity and inclusion in India is very different from that in western cultures, and this is even more pronounced when it comes to how we run communities (because of the transparency involved).
With this talk, I want to explain how I have perceived these issues during my involvement in communities over the years, and want to raise some questions about the current situation, and what can be done to improve (and what exactly do we call improvement in such a case).
Victoria is a Happiness Engineer at Automattic, and she provides support for users on WordPress.com sites. She is passionate about traveling and seeing new places, and eventually hope to compile her thoughts and tips into a comprehensive travel blog for future adventurers.
She will be talking about The importance of providing support for your products.
Key points of the session:
What it takes to provide a great support experience
How to provide support without becoming the user’s personal support person
Why it’s worth not just gaining customers but also keeping them around
This talk is intended to bring awareness to the fact that the work is not over once you ship a plugin/product. The value of a plugin/product is not just in the end result, it includes the support that you follow up with, and it’s the support that you provide that induces loyalty towards the user.
The alluring beauty of the lakes, palaces that tell history, mountain ranges covered in lush greens and streets that impose culture, art and beauty all around is found in the romantic city Udaipur. Referred as one of the most romantic places in the world, The City of Lakes is about festivities, old palaces and havelis, grand celebrations, shopping, elegance and memories soaked in unparalleled beauty.
FatehSagar Boating – Photo By Ronak Pandya
When in Udaipur, go beyond the touristy tour and explore the city as a traveler, admire the architecture, learn about the history, practice art, make connections with the local and go back with an enthralling experience.
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Give a look at the following best 10 things to do while your stay in the city called the ‘Venice of the East.’
1. The City Palace:
The foremost thing to do when in a new city is to explore the history and no other place offers it than the City Palace which is situated on the banks of the Lake Pichola. The palace was constructed under the leadership of Maharana Udai Singh and was completed by his successors. The structure is a blend of splendid architecture and has 11 palaces inside it that showcase antique furniture, unique paintings, ornamental tiles, big corridors, pavilions, gardens and other heritage marvel. The palace is also home to the present King Maharaja Arvind Singh Mewar and his family. Inside the palace is Crystal Gallery which has everything from an ashtray to cupboard made of crystals and is a delight for all to witness.
2. Lakes:
There is a reason why Udaipur is called the City of Lakes as it has 8 major lakes which you can visit: Lake Pichola, Lake Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar Lake, Badi Lake, Swaroop Sagar, Goverdhan Sagar, Rang Sagar and Kumharia Talab.
Jaisamand Lake which is Asia’s second largest artificial lake is situated 50 Km away from the city and is a ‘must visit’ places. A number of dams and waterfalls are situated around the city which are famous picnic spots and is situated amid nature.
3. Forts and Palaces:
Besides the City Palace, there are a number of forts and palaces which have unique stories of their own. Situated around 85 Km away from the city is Kumbhalgarh Fort which is known to be the birthplace of Maharana Pratap. This 15th century constructed fort is also included in the World Heritage Sites and has 38 Km long wall which is recognized as the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. Watch this amazing video by Rajasthan Tourism.
Sajjangarh or Monsoon Palace is another hill top wonder which provides a panoramic view of the entire city and one of the most beautiful sunsets.
Another fort called Fatehgarh is situated on a small hill which has now been converted into a hotel and offers a scenic view of the city.
4. Boat Ride:
When planning to do things in Udaipur, you must take a boat ride in the pristine blue waters of the Lake Pichola and visit Jag Mandir, a fort situated on an island. During the ride, you will also get a chance to see the fairy-tale like Lake Palace of which the classic white structure will take your breath away. The plush palace which is now one of the finest heritage hotels in India is a dream destination.
Another boat ride is available at Fateh Sagar which takes you to Nehru Garden, an open space garden in the middle of the lake.
5. Heritage Walk:
Discover the rustic charm, Rajasthani paintings, and old architecture, enjoy shopping and interact with the locals in the heritage walk around the old parts of the city. Walking through the fascinating lanes of the city and numerous Ghats, you can unravel the history in the palaces, gardens, walls and houses that exude the wonderment of the Mewar dynasty.
You can also enjoy the evening folk dance show at Bagore Ki Haveli. Timing: 7PM – 8PM.
6. Cycle Tour:
Bicycle tours are one of the most exciting things to do in Udaipur as you get to see not only the interior parts of the city but also take a ride along the outskirts that cover lakes, dams, villages, forests and a relaxing time in the private lodges if one wishes to stay overnight. There are multiple tour operators who provide bicycle tours in and around the city at affordable rates.
7. Art & Culture:
Since Udaipur is a hub of art and culture, you can meet a number of artists proficient in age old miniature paintings or Rajput art, modern paintings and contemporary art. Shilpgram is a cultural hub situated on the outskirts of the city that showcases textile, crafts and handicrafts of not only Rajasthan but of different states. A fair is also held in the month December which markets products of local designers and other artists from across the country. If in Udaipur, you must visit Baghore ki Haveli which is next to Gangaur Ghat for the enthralling folk performances during the evening. You can know more about the culture at Ahar Cenotaphs and Ahar Museum.
8. Shopping:
Shopping in Udaipur – Photo By Siddharth Nagar
For the shopaholics, the market is filled with many articles, textiles and handicraft items that will interest you. A variety of silver ornaments, jewelry, textile, clothing, leather products, wooden toys, paintings and a lot more are available for the tourists. Handmade paper, wall hangings, wood puppets, Pichwai paintings, tie and dye textiles will give you a peek into the Mewar culture and make for perfect souvenir.
The popular bazaars are Bapu Bazar, Hathipol, Palace Road and Bada Bazar from where you can shop products and bargain for the best price.
9. Street Food:
Once in Udaipur, you must try the authentic Rajasthani food at Natraj Dining Hall which is opposite to Railway Station and street food at Sukhadia Circle. A number of stalls remain open till late hours in the city providing typical street food from Pav Bhaji, Bhel Puri, to Chinese, Pizza, South Indian and much more.
Another destination called Mumbaiya Bazar is situated at Fateh Sagar which is a top spot in the city where you can enjoy street food with a beautiful view of the lake.
10. Tourist Spots:
Besides the given places, you can visit touristy spots such as Gulab Bagh, Saheliyon ki Bari, Karni Mata Temple, Dudh Talai, Haldighati, Moti Magri, Ranakpur Temple, Alsigarh, Saas Bahu Temple, Eklingji, Nathdwara and many other places worth visiting if time permits.
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This post is created by our guest author Devika Sisodia. Devika is a travelling soul who plays with words, is a budding poet and juggles several hats from content writer to voice over artist.
You can check out her blog here or can follow her instagram identities @crimsontales and @cramoisilune
Nancy Thanki is a photographer, filmmaker and Happiness Engineer at Automattic. She has spoken at WordCamp Asheville, Seattle, and Birmingham in 2014, Atlanta, Asheville, and WCUS in Philadelphia in 2015, and Atlanta, Asheville, and (will also be speaking at) WCUS in Philadelphia again in 2016.
She will be speaking on The GPL: What It Means (And What It Doesn’t) which will cover the concept and motto behind the GPL.
Key Points about the session:
While many of us are probably familiar with the GPL, there are also a number of misconceptions. It’s important, as WordPress professionals, for us to be able to talk about the GPL with our clients and coworkers – both in terms of what the GPL says and also what it doesn’t say.
The GPL is based on some extremely powerful ideas, and it is a shame that they are sometimes misunderstood. If you feel like maybe you could use a refresher or some ideas about how to explain the GPL to people you are working with, this talk is for you.
Blogger at Vaidus World, Vaidehi Singh has an enormous 9+ years experience of blogging. She also runs a Content Agency providing niche service to the clients across globe.
Her blog comprises of Hindi poems, short stories, podcasts and topics of social awareness. Here’s a short video about Vaidehi
Embarking on her WordCamp Speaker journey with WordCamp Udaipur 2017, Vaidehi will be taking the session on – How to make Hindi blogs visible?
The key areas of focus would be:
How to create Hindi content/blogs that can help in building a strong profile
What all things should be kept in mind while drafting Hindi posts
Right ways to create/post Hindi content on WordPress
Digital tactics that should be used by Hindi bloggers
Dasun Edirisinghe from Sri Lanka, and is obsessed with WordPress. He started using WordPress in 2011 and it soon became his hobby, passion, and career.
Working as Lead UX Designer/Lead WordPress Developer for John Keells Computer Services, Dasun also is the founder of the WordPress Colombo Meetup and contributes to the WordPress Sinhala Translation.
Dasun will be speaking on Developing Gamification Platform on top of WordPress
In his talk the major focus would be on the following key points:
What is gamifications
Why we need gamifications
Game elements and WordPress Components
Developing a gamification platform in WordPress ( Architecture / Elements )
Conclusion ( Using WordPress for Application Developments )
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