Meet the organizers! If you see us at the meetup or anywhere else around Toledo, be sure to say hello / introduce yourself.

Justin Beaudry - he/him - I am a seasoned software and systems engineer. As the Director of Engineering at Actual Reality Technologies, I lead teams across the stack—from front-end interfaces to data infrastructure—delivering solutions for startups and larger enterprises alike. My career has included roles at companies like Vida Health, United Airlines, and JetInsight, where I've championed collaborative, people-first engineering cultures.

Greg Miller - he/him - Over the years my role has shifted to include a variety of roles and experiences. My emphasis is on a web site's front-end and enjoys digging into the concept, visual design, user experience, and product development. I am driven to self improvement, challenging to grow and build skills. I work hard to be a contributing, and self-managing team partner.

Yashraj Mote - he/him - I'm a recent Computer Science Engineering graduate from the University of Toledo and currently working on an early-stage startup through the UToledo Business Incubator. My work spans full-stack development, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps — and I've had the chance to build production systems at companies like Crown Equipment and Abhitech Energycon. I believe Toledo has untapped potential as a tech hub, and I'm passionate about building bridges between students and the local tech ecosystem.

Keith Instone - he/him - I am a user experience consultant, working with business and IT teams to define, design and deliver great experiences for people using technology. As part of Tech Toledo (from 2011-2019), I helped foster the tech ecosystem in the Toledo region. With things like Toledo Codes, time for the next iteration.

Ericca Ross - she/her - Ericca is the founder of Ross Collaborative Learning and a seasoned expert in leadership development, organization development, and HR design. With over two decades of experience, she partners with businesses and professionals to create impactful, practical training solutions that drive real growth. Ericca is known for her no-nonsense approach, thoughtful facilitation, and deep commitment to building better workplace cultures. Outside of work, she enjoys solo travel, strong coffee, and championing meaningful change.

Jeremy Schroeder - he/him - TouchStone Digital, Software Developer. Jeremy is a well-rounded developer who enjoys programming for the web. At work, he's developing next-generation Next.js applications for Fortune 500 companies—offering over 20 years of marketing knowledge, and over 15 years of developer experience. Apart from his full-time gig, Jeremy has been working to develop Spaceport, a full-stack web framework that embraces modern JavaScript, CSS, and HTML—wrapped into a server-side workflow that uses Groovy to manage the business logic. He's also developing several SaaS solutions, all using Spaceport.

Kurt Nissen - he/him - I am a systems architect and technology executive with a career focused on the full technology stack. As Chief Information Officer at Actual Reality Technologies, my expertise lies at the intersection of large-scale infrastructure, robust security frameworks, and modern software development. I specialize in designing resilient, future-ready systems and driving complex digital transformations from the ground up. I am passionate about applying that high-level IT strategy to help grow our local developer community here in Northwest Ohio.

Alden Bodak - he/him - As a full-stack engineer at Actual Reality Technologies, I focus on developing AI-driven applications while drawing from my computer science background with a specialization in digital forensics. Beyond my professional work, I've had the opportunity to work with Empowered AI to help launch the Young Empowered Authors program. When not coding, I can be found on a sand volleyball court or a disc golf course. I love connecting with fellow developers and sharing knowledge about the exciting possibilities in tech.

Jason McCoy - he/him - Jason is the founder of Virtual Corners and has spent nearly three decades building software and helping teams make better use of technology. As a full-stack developer, he has worked in both the public and private sectors across multiple industries. A maker at heart, he enjoys the blend of logic and creativity that application development demands and thrives on turning ideas into working products. Jason values the community Toledo Codes brings to Northwest Ohio and looks forward to helping it grow.