Technology User & Advocacy Groups in Maine

This is a listing of other User and Advocacy Groups operating in Maine or Northern New England. Check out other group activities and events!

Do you operate a technology user group or technology advocacy group serving Maine or the region? List your organization here to reach the MTUG audience!

Listing in the MTUG Directory is not an endorsement of any User Group. Some groups may be nonprofits, or independent of sales organizations, but not all.

To add a Technology User / Advocacy Group, create it as a Company Profile by first registering/signing on under a personal account, and add the group as a "Company." Then set the Industry field to indicate Technology User & Advocacy Groups. All listings are subject to approval.

User Groups Across Maine

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  • Website: https://www.meetup.com/Augusta-Area-Polyglot-Any-Language-Programming-Group/
  • Address: Hathaway Creative Center Suite 110 10 Water St, Waterville, Me 4901
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
  • Company Description:

    The Central Maine Programmers Group (Previously Augusta Area Polyglot Programming Group) was started to fill the need for a programming community in the Central Maine area. Two local programmers, James and Floyd, wanted to get together to learn more about their craft and the rest is history. The group is designed to be hands on. Each meeting we pick a topic or a set of programming puzzles and work together to learn new skills. We leave no one behind and no question is is left unanswered. Programmers of all skill levels are welcome and we often have first time programmers and seasoned code slingers in the meetings. We cover all languages and programming paradigms.

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  • Website: https://cs4-me.org/
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: Education, TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups, TECHNOLOGY: Tech Education Resources
  • Company Description:

    Computer Science for Maine (CS4Maine) believes that all Maine students, including those who have traditionally been underrepresented, should have access to computer science education. At a time when computing occupations are the number one source of all new wages in the U.S., we believe that Maine students need the same access to high-quality computer science education as students from other states.

    Our goal is to ensure that computer science is a subject area offered to all Maine K-12 students.

    To accomplish our goal, we want Maine to meet the following objectives:

    • Fund computer science professional development for teachers
    • Offer computer science in all high schools by 2022
    • Offer computer science learning opportunities in all grade levels by 2025
    • Allow computer science courses to count toward high school graduation requirements across the state
    • Determine and implement appropriate K-12 computer science standards

     

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  • Website: https://www.dc207.org/
  • Contact Email:
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
  • Company Description:

    DC207 is a DEF CON group focused on community, education, mentoring and bringing the hacker and InfoSec community in Maine together. We meet the second Thursday of every month in the Old Port at 6 PM. For event information please visit events.dc207.org. Our gatherings feature presentations, workshops, CTFs, and anything else in which the community is interested. The group is community-driven, and allows its members to be active so they can learn or teach about a subject they are passionate about. DC207 also supports the already-existing security-related and technology-focused groups, and we encourage members of all groups to collaborate and share knowledge. We are strong together!

    The mission of the DC207 group is to advance knowledge and educate anyone interested in science, technology, and other areas of information security through project collaborations, group gatherings, and group activities that will best serve our community and the world.

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  • Website: https://iapp.org/
  • Contact Person(s): Katy Kreiger
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
  • Services / Products: OTHER: Training Services, SECURITY: Application Security
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  • Website: http://www.itec3.org/
  • Contact Email:
  • Contact Person(s): Chris Martin
  • Phone: 207-3384233
  • Address: 60 Industrial Street, Waterville, ME 4901
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: Services and Equipment, TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups, TECHNOLOGY: Tech Education Resources
  • Services / Products: EQUIPMENT: Desktop / Laptop Sales and Service
  • Company Description:

    ITE, otherwise known for its technology access and literacy mission work via the PCs for MAINE project, is a Maine based 501(C)3 nonprofit that provides certified data security and electronics reuse/recycling services throughout New England and New York from its facility in Waterville.

    ITE's data security and electronics reuse and recycling program is called 'eWaste Alternatives' and is third party certified to the R2 international best practices standard for responsible recycling of electronics.  Learn more about how ITE converts corporate surplus and unwanted computers and electronics into opportunities for people all over New England - visitwww.ewastealternatives.org 

    High quality, low cost personal computers for community organizations, schools, libraries and disadvantaged individuals or families - visitwww.pcsformaine.org

     

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  • Website: https://engage.isaca.org/newenglandchapter/aboutchapter/about
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups, Education
  • Company Description:

    The primary objective of the New England Chapter of ISACA ® is to provide quality Information Systems audit and security-related education to support its members and their professional certifications.

    The Information Systems audit profession is based and dependent on a combination of skilled certified professionals (PEOPLE), with defined and detailed practices and methods (PROCESS) and an understanding of applied tools and technological expertise (TECHNOLOGIES).

    The ISACA New England Chapter is focused on keeping its members abreast of the increased changes in regulatory requirements the ever-increasing cyber-threats affecting information systems and business resiliencies. To keep abreast of the latest trends and to satisfy the needs of our members, throughout the year and after each seminar, members are surveyed to collect feedback and insights on the seminars and their preferences for additional seminar content for the Chapter to offer. The Chapter offers an educational program with a variety of evening and full-day seminars covering the latest topics, presented by professional presenters, with the information and knowledge needed for members to maintain their effectiveness in their profession.

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  • Website: https://www.mainecsta.org/
  • Contact Email:
  • Contact Person(s): Sean Wasson
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: Education, TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups, TECHNOLOGY: Tech Education Resources
  • Company Description:
    The Maine Computer Science Teacher's Association was established in 2015 as part of the national Computer Science Teacher's Association. Maine CSTA was formed to help provide teachers and school faculty members valuable resources and connections.

    Maine CSTA has regular meetings and their website features other events, including educational opportunities. Please visit their website for their calendar, and menu of resources.

    Businesses may sign up at the website to become part of a supportive network for CS education in Maine schools.

     

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  • Industry Sector / Subsector: Education, TECHNOLOGY: Tech Education Resources
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  • Website: http://www.state.me.us/meopa
  • Contact Email:
  • Phone: 207-287-2445
  • Address: 103 Water Street, 3rd Floor, Hallowell, ME 4347
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: Government, TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
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  • Website: https://www.mainetechnology.org/
  • Contact Email:
  • Phone: 207-588-1010
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
  • Company Description: MTI is a publicly-funded, non-profit organization investing in innovative technologies developed in Maine.
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  • Website: https://openmaine.org/
  • Contact Email:
  • Contact Person(s): hello@openmaine.org
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User & Advocacy Groups
  • Company Description:

    OpenMaine is a local Brigade in the Code for America network.  Code for America uses the principles and practices of the digital age to improve how government serves the American public, and how the public improves government.

    Our goal is to help create services that are simple, effective, and easy to use, to benefit our communities. While most of our work focuses on the creation and development of technological solutions to civic problems, not all "hacking" needs to involve coding or technology!

    Everyone is welcome from all backgrounds and skill levels. We welcome those who have ideas about problems to address, those who have administrative, design, and/or technical skills to contribute, and those who want to learn more.

    Join us!

    Meetup Group

    GitHub/OpenMaine

    Join Our Slack

     

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  • Website: https://www.meetup.com/Portland-ME-DevOps
  • Contact Email:
  • Contact Person(s): Taylor Shain, Jonah Jones
  • Phone: 2076513244
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User andamp, Advocacy Groups
  • Company Description:

    We are an all inclusive technology group embracing the true meaning of DevOps.  We strive to deliver an experience that embodies the cultural spirit of DevOps across all disicplines and skill levels.  

    To paraphrase Patrick Debois, the "Godfather of DevOps":

    Devops is a mindset encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration between teams. It is the modern journey of business hypothesis to revenue generating product.

     

    Join us as we break down the silos and deploy everyday!

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  • Website: http://www.projectlogin.com
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups, TECHNOLOGY: Tech Education Resources
  • Services / Products: OTHER: Consulting, OTHER: Training Services
  • Company Description:

    A program of Educate Maine, Project>Login is the state’s leading resource for anyone interested in the computing and IT field.

    The TechHire Initiative, launched by President Obama in March of 2015, is a multi-sector effort to empower Americans with the skills they need, through universities and community colleges as well as non-traditional paths to technology training.

    Candidates come to TechHire Maine through several avenues:

    • CareerOneStop.org
    • Project>Login community and employer partners
    • Social media campaigns (follow us on Facebook, twitter, YouTube and Instagram)
    • Adult Education centers
    • Self-referral—that could mean you! Call one of the navigators in your area - Ryan 207-356-3819, Kyle 207-956-2959, or Deb 207-210-4575
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  • Website: http://smmug.info/
  • Contact Email:
  • Contact Person(s): Tricia Richardson
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
  • Company Description:

    SMMUG started in 2009 in Portland ME, as a way for IT professionals to get together and learn from industry experts, exchange technical knowledge and connect with people who share similar interests. SMMUG originally stood for Southern Maine Microsoft User Group, and has since evolved and offers presentation/discussions on all technologies. Now we simply go by SMMUG.

     

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  • Website: http://tamnet.org/
  • Contact Email:
  • Contact Person(s): Megan Harvey, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Phone: 207-992-9050
  • Address: 900D Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 4401
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: Telecom and ISP Providers, TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
  • Services / Products: OTHER: Consulting, OTHER: Training Services, TELECOM: Carrier Services - Fiber, TELECOM: Carrier Services - Wire, TELECOM: Internet Service Provider, TELECOM: Traditional Telephony Products
  • Company Description:

    The Telecommunications Association of Maine is comprised of 21 independent telephone companies, serving approximately 151,486 access lines.

    The purpose of the Association is to promote the welfare of its members; to promote the use and development of telephone service and communication services; and to promote uniform and efficient methods of accounting, engineering, construction management and operations among telephone utilities.

     

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  • Website: http://www.tane.org/
  • Contact Email:
  • Phone: 207-671-5437
  • Address: 19 Yarmouth Drive, Suite 301, New Gloucester, ME 4260
  • Industry Sector / Subsector: TECHNOLOGY: Telecom and ISP Providers, TECHNOLOGY: User and Advocacy Groups
  • Services / Products: OTHER: Consulting, OTHER: Training Services, TELECOM: Carrier Services - Fiber, TELECOM: Carrier Services - Wire, TELECOM: Internet Service Provider, TELECOM: Traditional Telephony Products
  • Company Description:

    TANE is the oldest and largest trade association for the local exchange carrier industry in the six states region of New England. Our telco membership is comprised of facilities-based telecommunications incumbent carriers, including Consolidated Communications, TDS Telecom, and all independent New England companies.

    TANE’s associate membership is comprised of businesses that have a professional interest in telecommunications. These businesses include manufacturers and suppliers of telecommunications equipment, professional consultants to the industry, information service providers, wireless providers, as well as ISPs, cable companies, and others.