PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Profile 7: Carlos R. Aguayo Gonzalez

Carlos R. Aquayo

Presenter: Carlos R. Aguayo Gonza

Topic: Starting a High-Tech Company: Power Fingerprinting, Inc.

Blurb: After getting his PhD in EE from VT, Carlos and two partners decided to establish a company, Power Fingerprinting, Inc. to commercialize the technology developed in his doctoral research. This is a cyber security company with a radically different approach to detect malicious intrusions in critical embedded systems. These critical systems are vital for national defense, societal stability, or economic security and could be targeted using cyber weapons in case of an armed conflict or terrorist attack. The company has achieved some critical milestones and is now beginning to grow. This is the story of
the journey so far. The lessons learned and the errors made. Carlos shares his insider knowledge in the high-pace, highly competitive world of high-tech ventures, from idea generation to packaging.

1 .      Love playing Volleyball. He played at the Collegiate level in Mexico and won two National Championships.

2.      Likes salsa dancing.
3.      Police often think I look suspicious.

www.powerfingerprinting.com

PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Profile 6: Jeanie Patterson

Name: Jeanie Patterson (from Roanoke, VA)

Jeanie Patterson

Topic: Appreciation Marketing

Blurb: Having owned a very successful business in Roanoke, the Daily Grind, Jeanie is a master multi-tasker with a business and 7 children! She has owned and operated the business for three years. Her biggest challenge is finding and retaining customers. She discovered a system to let customers know how much she appreciates their business - and to have them feel valued and special, which in turn, made them want to return. She is showing businesses the power behind a card....improving relationships and creating and retaining clients.

PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Profile 5: James Ruhland III

Presenter: James Ruhland III from Salem, VA

Topic: (Dis)Play of* a "Work" In (Pro)gress

Twitter: @jruhland3

Blurb: "You don't know it," he told the Novitiate, "but you will find the Veil." The Novitiate walked beside the Man as they crossed the river together. The Man continued, "You have claimed to know what you will find, but your Sponsor knows better."

"My sponsor told me to be conscientious, but not too much. He asked me to find the things I was not looking for."

"He has been this way before. He has crossed this water." For a time they continued to walk in silence, until the Novitiate spoke.

"How will I know the Veil when I get to it? What will it look like? Where is it? What should I do when I get there?"

The man grinned, "Remember your Sponsor's advice.

PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Profile 4: Tommi Godwin

Tommi Godwin

Name: Tommi Godwin (Minnesota transplant, now in Blacksburg)

Title: "sentinel47: Gatekeeper"

Blurb: Years after she returned from active duty deployment to Iraq, Tommi shares stories about how every-day experiences can help bring veterans home - all the way home. Based on her personal story and conversations with other veterans, she encourages people of all walks to find common ground with veterans and help build the bridges that make all of our communities stronger and healthier. Random: Ask Tommi about Bemidji ice fishing, competitive baton twirling, and diesel engines.

PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Props to DJ Harvest Blaque

Hey guys - meet Harvest Blaque (Bryan Hancock) a local Roanoke artist providing us with free entertainment at Pecha Kucha Night Roanoke 2, at the Kirk Avenue Music Hall! Doors open at 6 pm & presentations at 7 sharp!

DJ Harvest Blaque

"I will be djing and doing a short hiphop set - All light fun material from my debut album coming out later this year. Intending on having fun and learning with guys and gals beginning to end."

Gigs coming up includes this Sat 4/21 at cornbeef & co, 9pm. Also check out wsls channel ten on a mature audience comedy show called tuned out that airs Sundays going in to Monday @ 12:30 am and on the web www.tunedouttv.com plus harvestblaque@reverbnation.com. See Bryan on his Facebook page too.

PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Profile 3: Richard Sifton

Richard Sifton

Presenter:  Richard Sifton (moved to Roanoke from Phoenix 5 years ago with his partner Frank)

Topic: The Roanoke Diversity Center Initiative - Creating an LGBT Community Center

Blurb: Our presentation is focused on the effort to create a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community center in downtown Roanoke - The Roanoke Diversity Center. It will review the history of this effort - how it originated, what has been completed, and what is left to do in its 3-phase strategic plan. The presentation will also include a brief review of community demographics and needs and benefits of having an LGBT community center - and the community's commitment to seeing this to fruition. The wrap-up will include how our community and the greater community can help with this effort to build a stronger, a more united and collaborative Roanoke region - one which visibly accepts and celebrates all human diversity. 

PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Profile 2: David Larsen

Presenter: David Larsen

Topic: Developing Chantilly Farm - a Dream Mountain Festival & Event Venue in Floyd, VA

Gay & Dave

Blurb: David, his wife Gaynell, and his team are developing their dream of a large mountain venue for local music and craftsmen. Chantilly Farm has been in the planning for 5 years; the past year has been devoted to building the infrastructure with 55 acres of festival grounds, 45 acres of beautiful woodland, and 20 acres of parking. Amenities include a large stage, roads, water, power, three amphitheaters, and welcome center. The venue is available to rent for many types of festivals or events such as the annual Bluegrass & BBQ festival on May 26 - a family event with great music, hayrides, kite flying, Jigging, antique tractors, small car show and a whole lot more. 

PK Night 2 (4/25/12) - Profile 1: Emily & Chelsea

Emily & Chelsea

Presenters: Emily Sibitzky & Chelsea Brandt (from Salem and Roanoke, respectively)

Topic: Via Noke Magazine -  a new visual arts publication   

                  

Blurb: We passionately believe the impact of print media is too valuable to become obsolete. "VIA" is Visually Inspired Art & refers to how we want to be a source of info & communication between members of the creative community and those who are searching for avenues in which to become more involved. “Noke” is slang for our beloved city & is commonly used among the region's millennial generation. We aspire to be a designated source for discovering visual art in Roanoke through this medium.

Pecha Kucha Night Volume 2 Line-up preview

So PechaKucha Night Volume 2 is just around the corner!

We have a killer line up and want to get you pumped for the 25th at Kirk Avenue Music Hall in Roanoke. Here is who we have so far! We have two more presenters waiting to confirm to fill our bill! We'll have some presenter bio's coming soon.

PK Night # 2 Line up!

- Jeanie Paterson  From Roanoke

- Miss Virginia Senior 2011, Lousie Wade from Dublin

 

- Will Rye from the Roanoke Diversity Center

- David Larsen, owner of Chantilly Farm, a new event venue in Floyd

- Emly sibitsky of Salem

- Architect, James Ruland of Salem

- Mike and Natalle from Datime Blue Ride at WSLS 10 in Roanoke

- Carlos Aquayo from Blacksburg