ÜberConf - July 16 - 19, 2013 - No Fluff Just Stuff

Discrete Math You Need to Know

ÜberConf

Denver · July 16 - 19, 2013

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What do you need to know about combinatorics, number theory, and the underpinnings of public key cryptography? Well, maybe more than you think!

In this talk, we'll explore the branch of mathematics that deals with separate, countable things. Most of the math we learn in school deals with real-valued quantities like mass, length, and time. However, much of the work of the software developer deals with counting, combinations, numbers, graphs, and logical statements: the purview of discrete mathematics. Join us for this brief exploration of an often-overlooked but eminently practical area of mathematics.

Tim Berglund

VP Developer Relations at IBM

Tim serves as the VP of Developer Relations at IBM, where he and his team work to make certain parts of the IBM portfolio more accessible to developers. He is a regular speaker at conferences and a presence on YouTube explaining complex technology topics in an accessible way. He lives with his wife in Arvada, CO. He has three grown children, three step-children, and four grandchildren, with a fifth on the way.