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The MacAdmins Conference is the premier East Coast conference for anyone who deploys and manages devices in the Apple ecosystem. Over the last 15 years we featured hundreds of sessions and many workshops with top notch speakers in the MacAdmins community. MacAdmins offers an incredible level of expertise, value, entertainment, and a great opportunity to network with your fellow admins!

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Thursday, July 17
 

10:00am EDT

The path to Staff Engineer and beyond - staying on the IC train
Thursday July 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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From the early steps that set me onto this path, to the challenges of mentorship and leadership roles, I'll discuss what it means to thrive as an Individual Contributor (IC) in a world that often pushes for management. This talk will not only reflect on my personal experiences but also provide insights and strategies for engineers who aspire to make a meaningful impact while staying true to their technical passions.
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avatar for Graham Gilbert

Graham Gilbert

Senior Tech Lead Manager, Airbnb
Graham has released numerous open source tool over the years, is a board member of the Mac Admins Open Source non-profit, and is the co-founder of the Mac Admins Foundation Mentorship Program.Graham is passionate about, and (very occasionally) writes at grahamgilbert.com on the subjects... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
208 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   All Levels

11:15am EDT

Why I chose to speak
Thursday July 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
206
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I decided to submit my first conference proposal right after last year’s PSU MacAdmins—but not because I felt ready. In fact, I have severe imposter syndrome, especially compared to those managing thousands of devices. But after attending, I realized I knew more than I thought. This session is about why I forced myself to do this, why it still terrifies me, and why you should consider it, too.
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Goetch Stone

Director of IT
Goetch Stone serves as the Director of IT at Saybrook Home, a premier furniture retailer in Connecticut. With over 20 years of experience in IT, he began his career at a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and was an Apple Product Professional back when Apple had an actual reseller program... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
206 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   All Levels

1:15pm EDT

We're Wired Differently! How to talk about your neurodiversity with your employer and co workers
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
207
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Is your brain wired differently? Those of us with neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD) think in ways that neurotypicals don't always understand. In this presentation I will cover some ways to address your manager/co workers and how they can help you help themselves. This will be an open discussion and is designed for those with neurodivergence and those that work with them.
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Roger Herling

Apple/Jamf End User Computing Engineer, McGraw Hill
I have been working in IT for more than 20 years with over 15 years dedicated to managing Apple devices in both corporate and educational settings. I am also neurodivergent (ADHD) and have a passion for promoting acceptance and inclusion for those of us who think differently.
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
207 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Career   All Levels

2:50pm EDT

Want to advance your IT career but not sure where to start or how to push forward?
Thursday July 17, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
208
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Ready to stop coasting and start climbing? This no-fluff, high-impact session with entrepreneur and coach Justin Esgar will challenge you to get real about your IT career. Bring your questions, drop the excuses, and get honest, actionable advice. If you're serious about growth and ready to do the work, this is where it starts.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Esgar

Justin Esgar

 IT Rockstar | Apple Consultant | Entrepreneur | Author | Podcast Host | Designer | All around good guy., Virtua Consulting Group
Justin Esgar, a savvy entrepreneur and University of Rhode Island alumnus, boasts 20 years in technology. He's the brain behind Virtua Consulting and Virtua Computers, a leading Apple-certified consultancy. His firm excels in devising tech solutions for small businesses and nonprofits... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
208 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   All Levels

4:15pm EDT

You are Here - and How to Get to There!
Thursday July 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
206
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Just starting out in IT and don't know where to turn? Hear from somebody who has been in your shoes and learn about the tools, resources, and lingo to help get you started as a new Mac Admin!
Speakers
avatar for Mark Laslo

Mark Laslo

Senior IT Director, (add)ventures
Mark is an experienced IT leader who enjoys connecting people and technology. Day to day he oversees a lean IT team responsible for all IT operations at a large New England based advertising agency,.Before stepping into IT full time, Mark honed his technical skills as a video editor... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
206 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   Fundamental

6:45pm EDT

NanoMDM Hack-A-Thon
Thursday July 17, 2025 6:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
105
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Have you always been interested in trying out NanoMDM but never knew where to start? We have you covered! Show up with your laptop, setup some VMs and dive into NanoMDM/KMFDDM, try it out and even hack on it a bit. We will go through enrolling a VM into NanoMDM, sending some commands, getting the response back and even diving into Declarative Device Management...maybe even on the macOS betas. Everyone is welcome to join, no prior knowledge necessary.
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Thursday July 17, 2025 6:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
105 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   Device Management   All Levels
 

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