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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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Wednesday, July 16
 

9:00am EDT

API and Data Basics
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
TBA 3
APIs are fun and powerful! Have you ever wished you could have a way to “push that button a hundred times” or search the data in your management systems in ways that the built-in search just can’t do? APIs are a great way of doing this, and many of the systems you already use come with them built-in! The goal of this session is to give a very basic understanding of APIs, how they may be discovered and used, and some strategies for working with the data you may get back.
Speakers
avatar for Reid Blondell

Reid Blondell

Platform Engineer, Rochester Institute of Technology
I have always loved bending technology to my will. After a high school friend I met through our mutual abuse of Radio Shack computers got a Mac, my path was forever changed. I've been managing Macs in one way or another since System 6. I'm currently a Mac and Integration/Automation... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
TBA 3 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Toolbox   Fundamental

10:45am EDT

Basic Git for non-Programmers
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 3
Introduction to Git version control software. Learn basic concepts, common commands, GUI apps & command-line usage, important caveats, and interaction with common Git services (eg GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket)
Speakers
avatar for Chris Carr

Chris Carr

Infrastructure Engineer, Michigan Software Labs
Started in IT/HelpDesk, worked at the Apple Store, went back for a CS degree, got into mobile app development at a small company, then returned to IT/DevOps as the org grew (from 3 to 40+ folks).As a dept. of one there's a wide range of tasks including DevOps, IT/HelpDesk, AV, and... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 3 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Toolbox   Fundamental

3:15pm EDT

Create AutoPkg recipes for Mac/Win/Linux from scratch
Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBA 3
Learn how to create AutoPkg recipes for MacOS, Windows, and Linux from scratch. AutoPkg can be used to automate the distribution of software updates from vendor websites to your distribution tool of choice, saving many hours a week. It is recommended to be comfortable on the command line, but previous knowledge of AutoPkg is not strictly required. AutoPkg itself is written in Python, but writing python code is not required to write recipes.
Speakers
avatar for James Stewart

James Stewart

DevOps Automation Lead, BigFix
Systems Administrator, Software Developer, BigFix Expert
Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBA 3 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Deployment   Toolbox   Intermediate
 
Thursday, July 17
 

9:00am EDT

From Mac to Windows: Expanding AutoPkg’s Reach
Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
TBA 5
Cloud powered sorcery unifies macOS and Windows package distribution with Autopkg
Speakers
avatar for Shoolin Saini

Shoolin Saini

Software Engineer for CPE, Yelp
I'm a Software Engineer on the Client Platform Engineering (CPE) team at Yelp, where I build reliable, scalable platform solutions with a focus on Windows systems. My journey began in the VFX industry, where I developed a strong foundation in infrastructure and systems architecture... Read More →
avatar for Michael Kearns

Michael Kearns

Client Platform Engineering, Systems Engineer, Yelp
I'm a native Washingtonian who still lives in the city and has been working at Yelp for the past 7 years. Outside of work I love to read long science fiction novels, go on hikes, visit national parks, and take our two miniature longhaired Dachshunds on as long of walks as they pe... Read More →
avatar for Albert Koch

Albert Koch

Client Platform Engineering, Yelp
I am a Software Engineer working out of Alameda CA and love solving problems at scale and designing tools and processes to automate resolutions. I've worked at Yelp for 12 years supporting both Mac and Windows devices, and all the services and toolsets in between that keep them secure... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
TBA 5 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Deployment   Device Management   Intermediate

9:00am EDT

Dynamically Scaling macOS: How, When, and Why
Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
TBA 2
Dive into what it takes to get access to a Mac from anywhere at any time. Learn the differences between physical, virtual, and cloud Macs like Amazon EC2 Mac, how to best manage them with tools like Jamf, Kandji, or Addigy, and how to access remotely with apps like HP Anyware and Citrix VDA. Learn best practices around automation to dynamically scale your macOS fleet, integrating directly into development pipelines to seamlessly build, test, sign, and publish Apple apps.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Siederer

Dave Siederer

Specialist Solutions Architect, EC2 Mac, AWS
Dave Siederer has been a force in the Apple world for over two decades. These days, he's with AWS, specializing in Amazon's EC2 Mac instances. Prior to that, he led SHI's Apple technical practice for 12 years, creating ZeroTouch to automate iOS deployment. Dave lives in Central NJ... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
TBA 2 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Deployment   Security   Device Management   Intermediate

10:00am EDT

The path to Staff Engineer and beyond - staying on the IC train
Thursday July 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
TBA 5
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.
Speakers
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
TBA 5 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
TBA 5
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.
Speakers
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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
TBA 5 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   All Levels

11:15am EDT

AppleScript In All the Wrong Places
Thursday July 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 3
So, I use AppleScript. Probably overuse it, to be honest. And, likely, I use it wrong. To me, it's like a Swiss Army hammer that can clobber any situation that needs automation. I'll share my journey from making a button to detecting them in the UI. Come hear about how I love and misuse this weird, old language, integrating all sorts of other code and API calls into my scripts, and the (hopefully well-commented) trail I've left through my career.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Siederer

Dave Siederer

Specialist Solutions Architect, EC2 Mac, AWS
Dave Siederer has been a force in the Apple world for over two decades. These days, he's with AWS, specializing in Amazon's EC2 Mac instances. Prior to that, he led SHI's Apple technical practice for 12 years, creating ZeroTouch to automate iOS deployment. Dave lives in Central NJ... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 3 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Deployment   Toolbox   Advanced

1:15pm EDT

AutoAutoPkg - Manage your AutoPkg with GitHub Actions
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA 3
Have you ever wanted to run AutoPkg in GitHub? Well, this is the session for you! We’ll go through the basics of GitHub Actions, we’ll use Jon Crain’s Autopkg_tools.py to run AutoPkg, and Gusto’s autopromote to promote items through our Munki repo. If that sounds fun to you, you’re at the right conference, and this is the right session for you!
Speakers
avatar for Adam Anklewicz

Adam Anklewicz

Manager, IT Endpoint Engineering, Thumbtack
Adam is part of the IT team at Thumbtack. He's manages a fleet of macOS, Chrome OS, Windows, and Linux devices. Adam helps organize meetups for Toronto Mac Admins. He lives and works in Whitestone, Ontario with his wife and cat.
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA 3 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Device Management   Intermediate

1:15pm EDT

Embark on the Remote Support Adventure
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA 4
In this session, Charles will facilitate a turn-based role playing game in which the audience pools their wits and experience to solve the fiendish puzzles of Remote Mac Support. Players (that's you!) will take turns attempting to slay increasingly terrifying troubleshooting tasks. Join your companions in a maze of twisty passages, all alike. Can the User be trusted? Will you be eaten by a Grue? Do fabulous riches* or humiliating defeat lurk just around the corner? * not actual riches
Speakers
avatar for Charles Mangin

Charles Mangin

Bash scripts in a trenchcoat
Charles Mangin enjoys setting up camp at the intersection where divergent disciplines meet: Analog and digital, creative and analytical, the old and the new. He‚Äôs been working with Macs for over three decades, having transitioned into IT by way of graphic design and web development... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA 4 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Toolbox   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
TBA 5
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
TBA 5 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
TBA 5
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, _x000D_ _x000D_ Before stepping into IT full time, Mark honed his technical skills... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
TBA 5 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   Fundamental
 
Friday, July 18
 

9:00am EDT

Zen and the Art of MacAdmin Mental Maintenance
Friday July 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
TBA 5
Behold your guide to achieving zen as a Mac admin. Two long-time community members share their tips and tricks and discuss job change, imposter syndrome, managing job stress, navigating performance reviews, and more! Learn to juggle fewer plates and dodge fewer flaming chainsaws. It’s dangerous to go alone. Take this!
Speakers
avatar for Robert Hammen

Robert Hammen

Principal Mac Engineer
As a former IT manager, consultant, Apple Certified System Administrator, and Apple Certified Trainer, I've been managing Macs since before the days of OS X. After 5 years managing the tens of thousands of Apple devices at SpaceX, sending 58 iPads to orbit with astronauts and cosmonauts... Read More →
avatar for Damien Barrett

Damien Barrett

Mac Platform Engineer, F500 Company
Damien has been supporting Macs for more than 25 years in corporate, small business, and education environments. He currently works as the Apple Platform expert at at Fortune 500 company.
Friday July 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
TBA 5 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   All Levels

10:45am EDT

Customer Service Excellence for Mac Admins: Handling Difficult Customers and Improving IT Support
Friday July 18, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 4
Technical expertise is only part of the equation for a successful Mac admin. Providing excellent customer service—whether to internal employees or external clients—is critical for building trust, reducing frustration, and ensuring smooth IT operations. This session will cover strategies for improving customer interactions, handling difficult users, and elevating the overall IT support experience while maintaining efficiency and professionalism.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremey Kenney

Jeremey Kenney

Technology and integrations manager, GlobalMac IT
Jeremey Kenney is an IT leader with 18 years of experience in leadership and 12 years specializing in the Apple ecosystem. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he has supported Apple technology from multiple perspectives‚ first as a Senior AppleCare Advisor and later in the managed services... Read More →
Friday July 18, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 4 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Development   Career   All Levels

10:45am EDT

Sponsor Session 📁 🖋️
Friday July 18, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 6
Sponsor to be announced!

A conference session by a conference sponsor. Additional details coming soon.
Friday July 18, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 6 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803, USA
  Sponsor   Development   All Levels
 
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