As we countdown to WordCamp Asia 2024, each week we’re inviting you to go behind the lineup and get to know the folks who will be taking to the stage. In today’s post, we chat with Wes Theron, one of Automattic’s instructional designers who is part of the WordPress Training Team.
Q. Firstly, welcome to the lineup! We’re so glad to have you here. Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself? Where will you be joining the event from, and what does your day-to-day look like?
I have a deep love for the outdoors and traveling. Currently residing in New Zealand, my role as an Instructional Designer revolves around content creation. I am a full-time sponsored contributor to the Make WordPress Training Team, where I specialize in crafting video tutorials, courses and conducting online workshops for WordPress users.
Q. We’re lucky to be welcoming a diverse range of speakers to our program in 2024. What interested you to apply to WordCamp Asia as a speaker?
I was keen to share with the community the work we are doing to enhance and expand Learn.WordPress.org. The Training Team’s hope is that it will become a leading resource for individuals eager to learn how to use, develop, or even design with WordPress.
Q. What can audiences expect to learn from your talk/s? Are there any advance sneak peeks or knowledge bombs you can offer us?
I am going to talk about the future of Learn.WordPress.org and the work we are doing to create learning pathways for a wide range of learners.
Q. What are you most looking forward to at WordCamp Asia 2024? Is there someone you’re looking forward to rubbing shoulder with, or a local delicacy you’d like to sample?
Meeting more of the wonderful people I work with online in person.
Q. Tell us something about yourself that we might not know. Party tricks? Secret hobbies?
I enjoy playing pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the US.
Q. Lightning Round!
—Most-visited website: YouTube
—Must-have gadget: Earphones, phone camera and torch, insulated travel cup
—Most-read book: I don’t tend to reread books or rewatch movies.
—Go-to podcast: Heavyweight or The Moth
Find out more about Wes’ appearance at WordCamp Asia 2024 here.