The Southern Fried stands for one of the most awesome DotNetNuke User Groups of the South! If you attended Southern Fried DNN in 2013, you know what we're talking about!
What's up with Southern Fried? We used to be QCDUG (hailing from the Queen City of Charlotte), but we decided we needed to branch out over all of the South. So, we changed our name.
Where can I get some Southern Fried? We normally meet every 3rd Thursday, 6:30pm at Microsoft's Charlotte campus. This location is just inside the NC state line so if you're in the upstate of SC we're not too far from you. Or if you can't make the meeting person, just join the learning and fun via GoToMeeting. We have people from all over the world call in to join in our meetings online. That's what it is all about. Spreading the DNN love!
We promote all things DNN and learn from each other through presentations, discussions, and projects we're working through. While we push ourselves to learn more about DNN, we're a laid back group with an open and relaxed atmosphere. By fostering community we create synergy and from that synergy knowledge is derived. Plus, we have fun and are just a little bit obsessed with DNN.
Well, if you read the paragraph above you don't really need to read this one! Seriously, we are not about redundancy. We are all about awesomeness and pushing DNN to the max. We share ideas, get insight from other developers on project issues and have a great time while doing it. Join us!
Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore graduated from East Carolina University with a BA in Graphic Design, in 1997 he and his wife established the Moore Creative Company as a design and web development shop focused on attention to design. Beginning with DNN 3.1 their company has been integrating DNN with external data and systems, employing powerhouse DNN solutions such as the Document Management Exchange, eCommerce / Hotcakes and others, and building custom business solutions with XMod Pro and DNN as an Applicaiton Development Platform.
An Eagle Scout, a dad, a developer, Ryan shares his passion and drive to help others through community efforts. Find Ryan's blog on XMod Pro's website, ask him questions at an event or online in the DNN Community Exchange or Forums and he'll reach out to help.
You can learn more about Ryan on his site's bio page at MooreCreative.com
David Poindexter David Poindexter, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He also has a Masters Certification in Project Management from George Washington University. For his first nine years in the corporate sector, David's eclectic career included telecommunications, project/proposal management, business analysis and software development/architecture. Since 2007, David's primary focus has been pursuing his entrepreneurial aspirations in his role as President & CEO of nvisionative, Inc. nvisionative is a Creative Marketing and Web Development agency located in Mooresville, North Carolina. David has been an active member of the DNN community since its inception. His early development of popular iBuySpy modules made a perfect segue into the iBuySpy Workshop and subsequent DotNetNuke world. David's most recent efforts are focused on his commercial LMS module, DNN + Hotcakes Commerce development, serving a leading role in the Queen City DNN Users Group (QCDUG) and the DNN Training Working Group. David is proud father of his one daughter. And to many people’s surprise in the DNN community, he is an avid and accomplished musician, singer, songwriter and producer. So don't hesitate to engage in a music related conversation. Music is his true passion! You can learn more about David on his personal web site: www.DavidPoindexter.net
Clint Patterson Clint's is our user group Vice President and Evangelist and is motivated about spreading the good word of DNN all around the Carolinas. Clint lives in Rock Hill, SC and crosses the border every day going to work in Charlotte, NC. He has been a DNN evangelist for many years, has worked within DNN Corp and recently accepted a position with Arrow Consulting. Clint is very passionate about DNN and is involved with many other activities. He played football in Europe for a few seasons before tearing his shoulder up, he still coaches his old high school football team, maintains a hunting web site for South Carolina hunters, recently completed his master's degree, is a published author, and is fluent in Spanish (and redneck)! You can learn more about Clint on his personal web site: www.ClintPatterson.net
The Florida DNN Con was a great event!
Southern Fried DNN takes over Charlotte. Ok, maybe not all of Charlotte, but it still the event people are talking about. Fun and learning was had by all and we promise not to make anyone miss their flights next time around!
We made a DNN logo cake and ate it -- cause that's what you do with cake. Hmmm, Southern Fried DNN, DNN Cake. I think we are seeing a pattern here!