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Owain Jones 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@owainjones.dev
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🧑‍💻 Lead Full Stack .NET Dev
🏆 5x #Umbraco MVP & Certified Master
🦄 Organiser of @umbracymru.bsky.social
🎓 Graduate of Aberystwyth University
🕹️ Co-creator of @ynchwarae.cymru
💻 https://www.owainjones.dev/
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I had the absolute pleasure of speaking at #Umbracokalaset, the 2025 @umbraco.com Swedish Festival, in Stockholm!

Read my blog post about it here:
www.owainjones.dev/blog/umbraco...

#Umbraco #dotnet #conference #blog
Umbracokalaset 2025 - Swedish Umbraco Festival
I had the absolute pleasure of speaking at Umbracokalaset 2025 in Stockholm! From friendly faces and great conversations to an incredible response to my...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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What an amazing time at #UmbracoKalaset!

So many friendly faces and great conversations. Hearing from new devs who said my talk helped them learn something new absolutely made my day! 🙌

Huge thanks to Aspire Systems for sponsoring my trip and making it possible!
October 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
owainjones.dev
I've just arrived in Stockholm and ready for #Umbracokalaset tomorrow!

Looking forward to giving my talk: “Unlocking the Full Potential of Umbraco: Building Friendly Content Editor Experiences.”

#Umbraco #Conference #dotnet #webdev
A smiling person wearing a winter hat and jacket stands in a brightly lit area of Stockholm at night. Behind them is a tall blue illuminated sculpture and modern city buildings. The photo includes the Umbraco Kalaset logo in the top corner and the Aspire Systems and OwainJones.dev logos at the bottom.
October 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
owainjones.dev
I’m incredibly excited to share that I’ll be speaking at #Umbracokalaset, the @umbraco.com Swedish conference in Stockholm, next week!

A huge thank you and #H5YR to Aspire Systems for kindly sponsoring my trip; your support made this possible! 🙌
Announcement graphic for Umbracokalaset, taking place in Stockholm, Sweden on October 22, 2025. The left side features the Umbraco Kalaset logo with a cartoon birthday cake and candles. Below it is the talk title: 'Unlocking the Full Potential of Umbraco: Building Friendly Content Editor Experiences.' Speaker details read: Owain Jones, 5x Umbraco MVP and Lead Developer & Umbraco Specialist at Aspire Systems, with the Aspire Systems logo and tagline 'attention. always.' At the bottom is the website OwainJones.dev. On the right is a photo of Owain in a Ghostbusters costume, smiling and holding a prop proton pack in a dynamic pose.
October 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
Tomorrow is our social games night!

Join us for a laid back evening where we’ll chat about all things web dev, share ideas, and enjoy some friendly gaming action with Kinect classics, Beyblades and board games!

#Umbraco #dotnet #webdev #Cardiff #UmbracoMeetup #meetup #social
Promotional banner for the UmbraCymru September 2025 meetup. The event is titled “Social Meetup & Gaming Night” and takes place on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, in person at Method4/Aspire Systems, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The description invites attendees to “chill and chat about all things web dev and play some classic Kinect and board games.” Visual elements include illustrations of pizza, beer, high-fives, a Kinect sensor, the cover of Kinect Star Wars, a Cards vs Gravity box, and a Beyblade stadium. Background photos show people at previous meetups. The bottom includes logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems, with RSVP info: meetup.com/umbracymru.
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
Take a break from the code and come hang out with the @umbraco.com community for a laid-back evening to chat about all things web dev, share ideas, and enjoy some friendly gaming action with Kinect classics!

#Umbraco #dotnet #webdev #Cardiff #UmbracoMeetup #meetup #social
Promotional banner for the UmbraCymru September 2025 meetup. The event is titled “Social Meetup & Gaming Night” and takes place on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, in person at Method4/Aspire Systems, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The description invites attendees to “chill and chat about all things web dev and play some classic Kinect games.” Visual elements include illustrations of pizza, beer, high-fives, a Kinect sensor, and the cover of Kinect Star Wars. Background photos show people at previous meetups. The bottom includes logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems, with RSVP info: meetup.com/umbracymru.
September 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
We had a brilliant @umbraco.com meetup yesterday at Aspire Systems (Method4)! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a massive #H5YR to our amazing speakers Navya Sinha and Lili Rossiter!

#UmbracoMeetup #Meetup #Umbraco #dotnet #usergroup #webdev #azure #Cardiff
A collage from an UmbraCymru meetup, set against a purple background with the title "UmbraCymru – The Wales Umbraco Meetup." The images show a relaxed in-person event with attendees seated on beanbags and tiered wooden benches, listening to talks. Two speakers are shown presenting in front of a big screen. Other images highlight Umbraco Cymru stickers, branded pretzel jars, pizzas, and the meetup space. The bottom banner displays the URL: meetup.com/umbracymru. The vibe is welcoming and community-focused.
August 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
Quick reminder that our August #UmbraCymru #Umbraco meetup is tomorrow, and we have two awesome talks lined up! 🚀

RSVP here: www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #hybridcache #azure #security #meetup #usergroup #cardiff
August 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
Our August meetup is looking like another great evening, exploring how we can use some awesome features of #Azure and #dotnet with @umbraco.com !

We'll dive into the new dotnet #HybridCache and protect #Umbraco with Azure defender!

Hosted by Aspire Systems (Method4)
A promotional banner for the UmbraCymru August 2025 meetup. The event takes place on Thursday, August 28th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, at Aspire Systems (Method4), Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Two talks are featured: "Real-Time File Threat Protection in Umbraco with Microsoft Azure Defender" by Navya Sinha (with her headshot shown). "Cache Me If You Can: Hybrid Caching in Umbraco" by Lili Rossiter (also shown with headshot). The banner has a blue and purple color scheme, with background images of past UmbraCymru events, including attendees sitting on beanbags and a speaker presenting. Logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems appear at the bottom, along with the RSVP link: meetup.com/umbracymru.
August 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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We had an awesome @umbraco.com Community Hour virtual meetup today! 🙌

Our next one is in two weeks, at 12:00 BST on Wednesday, August 20th!

RSVP here: www.meetup.com/umbraco-virt...

#UmbracoCommunityHour #Umbraco #Meetup #UmbracoMeetup #dotnet #webdev #virtual
A screenshot of a virtual Umbraco Community Hour meetup with 17 participants. The top rows show attendees with webcams on, including Sebastiaan Janssen, Owain Jones, Matt B, Corné Hoskam, Richard Thompson, Paul Seal, Ravi Motha, Mike Chambers, and Aaron — most are smiling and waving. Some participants, including Markus Johansson, Deepak, Steve Morgan, and Dean Leigh, have either their video turned off or profile pictures displayed. The background settings vary from home offices to blurred or colorful backdrops. The atmosphere is friendly and engaging.
August 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
We had a brilliant time at our #UmbraCymru summer social last night! 🙌

Thank you to Aspire Systems (Method4) for Sponsoring! 🍻

#umbraco #umbracomeetup #meetup #dotnet #usergroup #cardiff
A group of eight people sitting around a long wooden table in a pub, smiling at the camera during the UmbraCymru summer social. Drinks are on the table, and a large screen in the background shows a Formula 1 pit lane scene. The venue has exposed brick walls decorated with beer signs and posters, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
July 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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mattbrailsford.dev
Are you a shiny new #Umbraco MVP? Then don't forget to add your account this list in order to get your BlueSky MVP label github.com/mattbrailsfo...

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, checkout my blog post about it mattbrailsford.dev/introducing-...
June 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Some thoughts, and loads of pictures, from the 20th @umbraco.com #Codegarden Conference and the first ever MVP Summit!

Read my blog about Codegarden 2025 here:
www.owainjones.dev/blog/codegar...

#Umbraco #Conference #MVPs #Summit #Community
Codegarden 2025 & MVP Summit
Some thoughts, and loads of pictures, from the 20th Umbraco Codegarden Conference and the first ever MVP Summit!
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June 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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After an amazingly packed week at @umbraco.com's 20th #Codegarden, it's nice to have a lazy day at the hotel and make a start on my post-conference blog!

#Umbraco #dotnet #Conference
June 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
Wow, ‪@umbraco.com‬ #Codegarden was simply incredible! 🤯

If you’re buzzing with ideas (or just need to process all the mind-blowing talks), join us on Thursday, 26th June, for our #Umbraco Codegarden Debrief!

Let’s unpack the best bits over pizza & great company! 🙌
June 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
owainjones.dev
I'm super excited and honoured to have my @umbraco.com MVP status renewed for the 5th time!

A huge congratulations to all of the other renewed and new #Umbraco MVPs! Incredibly well deserved, every single one!!
June 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Wow, what an incredible first day of #Codegarden! 🦄

Lots of great talks, great people, great food, and hammerschlagen!

#Umbraco #dotnet #Conference #Community
June 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
owainjones.dev
Another jam-packed epic day of #Codegarden week!

Started with day 2 of the MVP summit, followed by an amazing web hacking 101 workshop by Steven Harland, and finished off with an awesome Pirate-themed pre-party at Umbraco HQ! Arggghhhh!!

#Umbraco #MVPs #Summit #Community
June 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
owainjones.dev
What an incredible day to kick off #Codegarden week, with an amazing @umbraco.com MVP summit!

It's now time to sleep and look forward to day 2 of the summit tomorrow, along with the workshops and the Codegarden pre-party at Umbraco HQ!

#Umbraco #MVPs #Summit #Community
June 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
owainjones.dev
🙌 I'm super excited to be back in Odense, Denmark, for the #Codegarden conference!

🚀 Tomorrow is the first-ever #Umbraco MVP summit, and I can't wait to meet up with my fellow MVPs to discuss all things Umbraco!

👋 If you see me this week, come say hi!
June 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
We had an awesome workshop at last Thursday's #Umbraco meetup, hosted at Method4/Aspire Systems!

Massive thank you and #H5YR to @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast for running!

#dotnet #AstroJs #WebDev #Cardiff
June 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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ynchwarae.cymru
Mis Pride Hapus i bawb! 🫶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
June 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
📢 Quick reminder, we have an awesome workshop scheduled for tomorrow's meetup at Method4 in Cardiff!

📋 RSVP via the Meetup event page!
www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #astro #astrojs #umbraco #webdev #workshop #meetup #umbracomeetup #usergroup #cardiff
May 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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umbracymru.bsky.social
Join us next week in #Cardiff for a hands-on workshop! 🙌

@umbraco.com MVPs, @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast, will take you through creating a fully functional developer blog using #Umbraco 15’s Content Delivery API and the popular static site generator, @astro.build 🚀
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup, advertising a hands-on workshop titled "Build Your Own Developer Blog with Umbraco 15 & Astro". The event takes place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:00, held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Workshop presenters are Richard Jackson and Adam Prendergast, whose photos appear at the bottom right of the graphic. Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops with Umbraco v15 and the latest version of Astro installed. Icons of tools and a laptop emphasize the workshop nature of the event. The bottom of the image features logos for Method4 (an Aspire Systems company), alongside a note: "Free entry, pizza and drinks!" The background includes faded photos from previous meetups, showing people seated in a casual space and a speaker presenting.
May 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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jacksorjacksor.bsky.social
This talk is becoming silly.
It features Umbraco 15, Content Delivery API, Delivery API Extensions, Orval, Astro, Tailwind (& Typography), Shiki, Expressive Code and Vercel deployments.
Do consider checking it out!
umbracymru.bsky.social UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup @umbracymru.bsky.social · May 20
Join us next week in #Cardiff for a hands-on workshop! 🙌

@umbraco.com MVPs, @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast, will take you through creating a fully functional developer blog using #Umbraco 15’s Content Delivery API and the popular static site generator, @astro.build 🚀
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup, advertising a hands-on workshop titled "Build Your Own Developer Blog with Umbraco 15 & Astro". The event takes place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:00, held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Workshop presenters are Richard Jackson and Adam Prendergast, whose photos appear at the bottom right of the graphic. Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops with Umbraco v15 and the latest version of Astro installed. Icons of tools and a laptop emphasize the workshop nature of the event. The bottom of the image features logos for Method4 (an Aspire Systems company), alongside a note: "Free entry, pizza and drinks!" The background includes faded photos from previous meetups, showing people seated in a casual space and a speaker presenting.
May 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM