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About

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. From local startup to Fortune 500, he has worked with a wide client range, always adapting to the unique needs and challenges of each project. He has developed a deep understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the future of business, and is constantly seeking out new ideas and insights to stay ahead of the curve. Jeff is a three time published author and avid speaker at technical conferences across the world. A Michigan State University graduate, Jeff has also been instrumental in improving the software development community in Michigan and beyond. He founded Gravity Works Design & Development during the 2009 recession, which has since grown into one of the country's leading digital agencies with over 25 employees. Jeff has led more than a decade of consistent, managed growth and numerous creative accolades, including Addy, W3, Vega, Davey, and PACE awards.

Jeff believes strong relationships are the foundation of any successful business venture, and is committed to fostering those connections both inside and outside the office. As a father and active community member, Jeff knows success isn't just about achieving your own goals: it's about helping others reach theirs. Whether leading a project, volunteering locally, or cheering on his daughters, Jeff is always looking to make a positive impact in the world around him.

Jeff's commitment to helping others achieve their goals is a testament to his leadership, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions. Join the conversation, and get information about speaking engagements and projects.

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Projects delivered over years, assisting organizations in achieving their strategic objectives

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Jobs created in Lansing, helping individuals achieve their career goals

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Conference talks over years empowering individuals to attain their career objectives

Publications

Professional Test Driven Development with C#

Testing ASP.NET Web Applications

As Microsoft's key Web technology for creating dynamic, data-driven Web sites and Web applications, ASP.NET is incredibly popular. This is the first book to combine several testing topics and make them specific to ASP.NET. The author duo of Microsoft MVPs covers both the test-driven development approach and the specifics of automated user interface testing; performance, load, and stress testing; accessibility testing; and security testing.

Professional Test Driven Development with C#

Professional Test Driven Development with C#

Test-driven development (TDD) practice helps developers recognize a well-designed application, and encourages writing a test before writing the functionality that needs to be implemented. This hands-on guide provides invaluable insight for creating successful test-driven development processes. With source code and examples featured in both C# and .NET, the book walks you through the TDD methodology and shows how it is applied to a real-world application. You’ll witness the application built from scratch and details each step that is involved in the development, as well as any problems that were encountered and the solutions that were applied.

Professional Mobile Application Development

Professional Mobile Application Development

Creating applications for the myriad versions and varieties of mobile phone platforms on the market can be daunting to even the most seasoned developer. This authoritative guide is written in such as way that it takes your existing skills and experience and uses that background as a solid foundation for developing applications that cross over between platforms, thereby freeing you from having to learn a new platform from scratch each time. Concise explanations walk you through the tools and patterns for developing for all the mobile platforms while detailed steps walk you through setting up your development environment for each platform.


Talks

Do I Really Need a Mobile App, or is a Mobile-Friendly Website Enough

Do I Really Need a Mobile App, or is a Mobile-Friendly Website Enough?

Presented at:
  • Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds Annual Conference 2012
  • M3 Conference 2016
  • TISM Lunch Time Seninars 2011
  • MDSN 2012
Beginning Module Development with Dot Net Nuke

Beginning Module Development with Dot Net Nuke

Presented at:
  • DNN Summit Denver 2017
  • DNN Con Baltimore 2016
  • DNN Con Florida 2013
  • DNN World 2011
Android Development

Android Development

Presented at:
  • Code Mash 2014
  • MSU Mobile Training 2011
Testing For the Web Accessibility and Security Edition

Testing For the Web (Accessibility and Security Edition)

Presented at:
  • Ann Arbor .NET Users Group 2011
  • Northwest Ohio .NET Users Group 2010
Testing ASP.net Web Applications

Testing ASP.net Web Applications

Presented at:
  • Nova Code Camp 2008
  • Iowa Code Camp 2008
  • Pittsburgh Code Camp 2009
  • Day of .NET Grand Rapids 2010
>Design for Developers

Design for Developers

Presented at:
  • Kalamazoo X Conference 2010
  • DNN World 2011
  • Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance 2018
DNN For Content Managers and Developer

DNN For Content Managers and Developers

Presented at:
  • DNN Summit Denver 2017
  • DNN Con Florida 2013
  • DNN World 2011
Planning For Accessibility#

Planning For Accessibility

Presented at:
  • United Health 2016
  • Self.Conference 2017
  • Lansing .NET Users Group 2019
  • Drupal Camp Michigan 2016
Testing for web

Testing for The Web

Presented at:
  • Lansing Day of .NET 2011
  • Ann Arbor Day of .NET 2011
  • Central Ohio Day of .NET 2008
War Stories

The Career Progression of a Software Developer Turned Business Owner and Other War Stories

Presented at:
  • Greater Lansing .NET Users Group 2014
Mobile on Microsoft Stack

Mobile on Microsoft Stack

Presented at:
  • Greater Lansing .NET Users Group 2012
Much Ado about testing

Much Ado About testing

Presented at:
  • Dev Link 2008
  • Ann Arbor .NET Users Group 2008
  • West Michigan .NET Users Group 2008
Building Community

Building Community

Presented at:
  • Ignite Lansing 2010
IE 8 New Features

IE 8 New Features

Presented at:
  • State of Michigan Developer Conference 2008
Test Driven Development

Test Driven Development

Presented at:
  • West Michigan .NET User Group 2014
  • Greater Lansing .NET Users Group 2014
  • Ann Arbor .NET Users Group 2014
Creating a Mobile Strategy Based Upon DotNetNuke

Creating a Mobile Strategy Based Upon DotNetNuke

Presented at:
  • DNN Force 2011
Entrepreneurs Pocket Guide Workshop Series Creating a Website

Entrepreneurs Pocket Guide Workshop Series Creating a Website

Presented at:
  • MSU Telecom 2017

Panels and Podcasts

DrupalCon 2024: Artificial Intelligence Panel

The Bill Wagner-Code Mash

Dev Link: Mobile Panel

M3 Conference: Windows 8 Development Panel

Lansing IT Council: Lansing Entrepreneurs

Mobile Mondays: Mobile Panel

Lansing IT Council: Mobile Panel

Selected Projects

Contact

Time for us to get to know each other. I would love to hear what you have to say and how we can help each other.

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