December Meeting: What Every Software Developer Should Know Before Entering Into a Contract

Topic

What every software developer should know before entering into a contract. Ms. Khabazian will answer such questions as:

  • What is the purpose of a contract?
  • What are the practical differences between oral and written contracts?
  • What are examples of provisions in contracts that may expose me to liability?
  • What are examples of provisions in contracts that may protect me?
  • How enforceable are contracts?
  • What are my remedies for a breach of contract?

About Ellie

Ellie Khabazian is a local attorney who has been successful in obtaining favorable outcomes for clients in both mediation and trial. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Banyard Inn of Court, and Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, she is named by LegalForce as a "Best Lawyer". Ms. Khabazian earned her law degree from Brigham Young University and spent her final year of law school as a visiting student at UCLA. Ms. Khabazian obtained dual undergraduate degrees in French and Business Administration with an emphasis in Corporate Finance from USC.

Summary

Topic: What every software developer should know before entering into a contract
Speaker: Ellie Khabazian
Date: Thursday December 3rd
Time: 7pm
Location: Smart Soft offices at 
18006 Sky Park Circle
Suite 207
Irvine, CA 92614

This time we will raffle Adobe Software of up to $2100!


Vara Framework released

The Vara Framework that was featured in our last meeting, created by Mike Merchant has been released and it is available at Source Forge.


November Meeting: Vara Framework

Topic

Vara Framework - A user workflow framework for data-driven Flex applications

  • Introduction
  • Benefits
  • Challenges
  • Demonstration
  • Q&A

About Mike

In 2007, Mike Merchant founded MCW Software, a software consulting firm based in Lake Forest, CA. MCW Software specializes in custom and commercial application development using primarily Flex user interfaces, Java or .NET middle-tiers, and any database. They work with everyone from entrepreneurs to large enterprises.  Before starting MCW Software, Mike had a career spanning 10 years of internal application development at companies such as Southern California Edison and Kaiser Permanente.  His experience at those companies includes enterprise application development, database design and development, production control, data acquisition, automation/testing systems, application integration, project management, and application architecture.  Starting and operating his own business has been the biggest challenge of his life but also the most fun and rewarding experience.

Summary

Topic: Vara Framework
Speaker: Mike Merchant
Date: Thursday November 5th
Time: 7pm
Location: Smart Soft offices at 
18006 Sky Park Circle
Suite 207
Irvine, CA 92614