system architects needed - why developers should run for public office

System Architects NeededSystem Architects NeededWhy developers should run for public office

Developers In the US

≈1.3 million

Developers In Public Office

≈Zero

This is not a developer.

“Politicians need to be able to balance positions, seek compromise, communicate effectively, be transparent but up to a point, not take sides too strongly while being passionate about certain topics on their constituents’ behalf.”

-Andrea Di Maio

“Developers need to be able to balance positions, seek compromise, communicate effectively, be transparent but up to a point, not take sides too strongly while being passionate about certain topics on their users’ behalf.”

Legislation isSource Code

energyeconomy

environment

Executives areDevelopers too

ƒ(x) = Ο(mfg) ?

PoliticiansPoliticians Politicians?

Thanks!Now go read Clay:

http://infovegan.com/2010/07/19/why-developers-should-run-for-congress

and ping me with questions: @baconner | baconner@gmail.com

and check out additional attributions and data: http://www.brianconner.com/ignite

and maybe even:

run for office or vote for a developer!