We’re excited to return to Nebraska.Code this year and proud to have several members of the Aviture team speaking. As a key software development event in the Midwest, Nebraska.Code brings together technology professionals from across the region to explore the latest in software planning, development, deployment, and beyond.
Our speakers will share insights on software craftsmanship, agile practices, career growth, and building strong team cultures.
Meet Our Speakers and Their Sessions:
Arthur Doler
Culture & Community Steward, Sr. Software Developer
“Digging into the Matrix: Practicing Code Archaeology”
Thursday, July 24th, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Art's talk shows how using psychology and archaeology can help you understand code you didn't write, uncover its story, and avoid costly mistakes. Learn to explore existing code with empathy and curiosity, so you can improve it skillfully and with less mental strain.
Jeren Hicks
Dinosaur Enthusiast turned Program Manager
“Lightning Talks: Sparking Continuous Learning and a Healthy Culture”
Thursday, July 24th, 2025 | 2:45-3:45 PM
In today's fast-moving tech world, continuous learning and strong team culture are essential. In his talk, Jeren shares how Aviture’s developer-led Lightning Talks have sparked curiosity, improved communication, and built a more connected engineering team. He’ll explore how this approachable, team-driven practice drives engagement, professional growth, and a culture of shared learning.
Jerry Koske
Chief Strategy Officer
“Level Up Without Becoming an NPC”
Friday, July 25th, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Jerry's talk explores how to step into leadership, shape culture, and drive impact without losing your passion or becoming a meeting zombie. Drawing on his own journey, he'll discuss how to level up beyond the codebase while staying true to yourself and your nerd cred.
“Your Status Looks Great – Shame About the Actual Results”
Friday, July 25th, 2025 | 2:45-3:45 PM
Discover why flawless-looking projects often miss the mark with business leaders, challenging static value assumptions and the myth that perfect metrics mean real impact. Expect sharp humor, hard truths, and practical ways to focus on what leaders truly care about: meaningful value.
Brandon Suponchick
Chief Technology Officer
“Beware The Horsemen of Software Slowdown: Debt, Decay, and the Good Idea Fairy”
Friday, July 25th, 2025 | 1:30-2:30 PM
Brandon’s talk breaks down why software slowdown often sneaks in as teams grow, usually due to the very choices meant to speed things up. He’ll explore three key culprits: technical debt, technical decay, and the “good idea fairy” that distracts more than it helps.
About Nebraska.Code
Nebraska.Code is a leading software development conference in the Midwest, offering comprehensive coverage of frontend and backend development, open source tools, DevOps, security, agile methodologies, software craftsmanship, career growth, and much more. It’s an event that brings developers, thought leaders, and innovators to share knowledge and advance the craft of software.
We’re excited to have our team contribute to this innovative community of developers, engineers, and technology leaders. If you’ll be attending Nebraska.Code 2025, we’d love for you to join these sessions and connect with us!
