Rod Martin (imrodmartin)

Born in Australia, raised in Canada, living in the United States.

I play ice hockey two or three times a week, ride my motorcycle anywhere and everywhere I can (and all the Camps I attend) and find a lot of joy in my grandchildren.

I love when the light goes on over someone’s head - and they “get it”.

It's been my privilege to introduce Drupal to almost 50,000 people in the past 13 years through live training globally and video courses at OSTraining, LinkedIn and Acquia Academy.

Drupal Contributions:

My Introduction to Drupal 8 course on YouTube has around 3.5 million views - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtaXuX0nEZk9MKY_ClWcPkGtOEGyLTyCO

The "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Drupal 7" on YouTube was seen by over 750,000 people (before we took it down).

Taught the "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Drupal" at DrupalCon London and Denver, Portland, Prague, Austin and LA.

DrupalCamps: Austin 2011, 2013, Indianapolis 2012, Ohio 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, CapitalCamp 2013, Florida 2013, Iowa(DrupalCorn) 2013 and a bunch more every year.

About The Organization

NavigateTomorrow

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NavigateTomorrow started as a web development company in London, Ontario Canada in 1997. Like many small businesses, it was a "side-gig" until several years ago when it grew into a multi-national company serving clients in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. (Would love to have an Australian client - was born there!!).Our focus is business, but we maintain a healthy relationship with the non-profit sector, especially small—to medium-sized non-profits.

Trainer

Tyto Web Solutions

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Tyto, founded by Margaret Plett, specializes in providing training, mentoring, and data architecture planning focused on Drupal best practices. The company offers public, private, and online training sessions tailored for government agencies, universities, and large corporations. Margaret Plett is recognized in the Drupal community and is an Acquia Certified Developer for both Drupal 7 and Drupal 8. Since 2012, Tyto has partnered with Acquia to develop and maintain training curricula for these versions of Drupal, as well as specific courses related to Acquia's offerings.

Director of Training

OSTraining

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OSTraining offers educational resources focused on Drupal, a popular content management system. The company has provided online training to over 40,000 individuals, featuring a variety of video courses, including a recent course on Layout Builder. In addition to online learning, OSTraining also conducts on-site training for large organizations, including Pfizer and various government departments. The company has published a well-regarded book titled "Drupal Explained," which has received positive reviews in the Drupal community.

Lead Trainer

Promet Source

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Promet Source is a web design, development, and training company based in Chicago. The company specializes in creating open-source solutions, particularly using Drupal, to help clients explore new digital opportunities. Promet Source focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that meet accessibility standards. Their services include Drupal web development, support, and site audits. Additionally, they are involved in developing customized AI tools to enhance digital experiences for their clients.