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Jason Nickerson

Founder at Monev Marketing

@jasonways Tampa, FL joined Jan 2022

jasonnickerson.online Slack: @Jason Nickerson
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    Bio

    With over 20 years of experience building and shaping the web, Jason’s career has mirrored the internet’s evolution. He got his start during the early days of the web, diving into the first wave of open-source CMS platforms like PHP-Nuke, Joomla, and WordPress. From there, he moved into the backbone of web hosting at cPanel and WebPros, later leading the WordPress Business Unit at Cloudways. He’s been hands-on through it all, bringing a perspective rooted in real-world experience.

    Currently, Jason focuses on backup and disaster recovery at JetBackup and serves as the CMO and a founding team member of Domain Days Dubai, a global event connecting leaders in domains, hosting, and digital infrastructure. Now, with the rise of AI, Jason is diving headfirst into the next wave of change, serving as an advisor and entrepreneur working on new and emerging technologies.

    At his core, Jason is a passionate advocate for open source, security, and community-driven innovation. He’s committed to fostering the next generation of web technologies, always pushing for humanity, resilience, and accessibility in the digital world.

    Interests

    #webhosting, #conferences, #webdevelopment, #eventindustrynews, and #opensourcesoftware

    WordPress Origin Story

    I began my journey with open-source technology in the early 2000s, during the early days of web development when PHP-Nuke and OsCommerce were popular platforms for creating websites and e-commerce solutions. As the open-source community grew, I eagerly joined to learn, experiment, and contribute.

    By the mid-2000s, the open-source landscape had evolved, and I discovered Joomla and WordPress. Each platform had unique features, but I was drawn to Joomla for building interactive websites. For ten years, I dedicated myself to mastering Joomla, refining my skills, and contributing to its community.

    In 2015, I started to shift my focus from Joomla to WordPress, embracing the new challenges and opportunities that came with the change. Throughout this time, I also watched WordPress and its progress. I noticed its remarkable growth in features, flexibility, and user-friendliness.
    As I explored WordPress further, I appreciated its versatility, its wide range of plugins, and its thriving community’s incredible support. The platform’s user-friendly nature made it suitable for various projects, from simple blogs to complex e-commerce sites, which solidified my decision to adopt WordPress as my future.

    My WordPress journey has been rewarding and enlightening, providing me with diverse projects that expanded my knowledge and expertise. As an open-source executive, the communities behind these platforms are as important as the software. Open-source development’s collaborative nature, knowledge sharing, resource pooling, and innovation drive make these communities unique.

    Throughout my WordPress journey, I have prioritized giving back to the community that has supported me. I actively participate in conferences and share my experiences with fellow developers, aiming to help others grow and succeed in their open-source endeavors.

    Reflecting on my WordPress journey thus far, I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences it has provided. My journey has been filled with growth, learning, and collaboration, and I eagerly anticipate the next steps. I am excited about WordPress’s future and the open-source movement, and I look forward to continuing my involvement in this dynamic community.

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    WordCamp Organizer '22

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    Monev Marketing

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    Across 1 team, with no team-attributable contributions in the last 365 days

    Time commitment

    1 hour per week of sponsored contribution time

    Contributions

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    June 2025
    Jun 06 Fri · 18:14
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    Created a topic, JetBackup 3 changes the game, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    JetBackup 3 feels like a true turning point. Under the…
    September 2022
    Sep 26 Mon · 15:41
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    Joined the organizing team for WordCamp US 2022