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Kalamuna crafts and implements solutions to help institutions solve complex challenges and tell better stories that further their missions.
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Happy Birthday, Mike!
Thank you for your bold ideas, your principled voice, your endless curiosity, and the flavor you bring to every project. May your year be full of bright shrubs, good art, loud joy, happy dogs, and the satisfaction of watching your efforts ferment into something extraordinary.
Birthday graphic for Mike McCaffrey. The top section has a white background with the text ‘Happy Birthday Mike!’ in bold black and orange lettering, alongside the Kalamuna logo. On the bottom, Mike stands smiling in a bright kitchen, wearing a gray cardigan, beige shirt, glasses, and a flat cap. In front of him is a table covered with glass bottles and jars filled with colorful homemade shrubs in shades of red, amber, and deep purple. Bowls of berries, sliced citrus, herbs, and a cutting board with ingredients surround him. A blue apron labeled ‘Shrub Enthusiast’ hangs on the wall. Sunlight streams through a window lined with more bottles, creating a warm, handcrafted, home-lab feel.”
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Nothing beats seeing the Drupal community in person. Good sessions, cozy izakayas, great people and a magical city.

Shout-out to Xiaojun Deng from IGES for an excellent talk on zero-downtime Drupal deployment with Kamal.

Grateful for the organizers and for the community.💙

#DrupalConAsia #Drupal
A group of DrupalCon attendees sit together in a cozy izakaya, smiling and waving at the camera. Plates of edamame, grilled skewers, and drinks cover the long wooden table. The atmosphere is warm and lively, capturing the camaraderie and comfort of a shared meal in Nara. A busy izakaya filled with DrupalCon participants sitting on tatami-style platforms and benches, talking and eating in small groups. Beer glasses, shared dishes, and casual conversations fill the room, giving a sense of community, warmth, and the relaxed energy of a conference evening in Japan. Xiaojun Deng stands at a podium giving a technical talk at DrupalCon Asia. A bright presentation slide behind him highlights “Deploying for production,” with keywords about developer happiness and reliability. He gestures warmly as he explains zero-downtime deployments, lit by the glow of the conference room.
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Hello from DrupalCon Asia! From the temples, the izakaya shops, the lantern-lit streets, and the deer bowing for treats in the park, the city is buzzing with Drupal energy.

Bob McDonald is out there learning from and contributing to an amazing community. Hopefully, over a local sake or two. Kanpai!
Two attendees smiling in a conference hall at DrupalCon Nara with a large screen and banner that read “DrupalCon Nara 2025, 17–19 November.”
November 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Happy Birthday to Alicia Ogilvie! 🌸 Our Digital Project Manager, Jedi of empathy, and weilder of the Force-power simply known as good planning.

Her galaxy runs on kindness, calm, and lightspeed. She has the Midas Touch for sweetness. Cheers to transforming the galaxy one touch-point at a time!
A birthday graphic for Alicia Ogilvie. The text on the left reads “Happy Birthday Alicia!” with the Kalamuna logo below. On the right, Alicia sits smiling cross-legged in a fantastical candy-colored landscape filled with oversized lollipops, chocolate hills, and bright flowers under a dreamy sky with cotton-candy clouds.
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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The Drupal community’s always been here in SWO, but it just felt good to finally gather closer to home! We were buzzing about it all weekend!💙

Anna gave a keynote on adapting to change and Michelle shared insights on emotional safety.

Huge thanks to all who made SWO #Drupal Camp a success!
Michelle gestures toward her slide projected beside her while speaking at a podium. The slide is titled “Building on the Foundation: Layers of Safety" and lists four concepts: Trauma-Informed Design, Psychological Safety in UX, COGA (Cognitive Accessibility), and Inclusive Design for Neurodiversity. Anna sits on stage, behind a podium, and in front of a large projected slide titled “Plan for the Unknown … the immigration checklist.” The slide shows a black-and-white image of a locked chest. The audience faces her from rows of seats in a brick-walled auditorium with red stage curtains above. Rob and Mariam smile for the camera as he takes a selfie in a conference room with wood-paneled walls. The man on the left wears glasses and a black shirt; the woman beside him wears glasses, a pale blue hijab, and a striped shirt. They appear relaxed and happy to be together at the event.
October 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Our team joins the @umbc.bsky.social Department of Information Systems to explore how technology can serve the social good.
By mentoring the next generation of technologists, we’re helping shape a future that infuses machinery with more humanity. 💙

informationsystems.umbc.edu/home/calenda...
Promotional graphic for an upcoming UMBC Career Talk titled “Careers at the Intersection of Technology and Social Good.” The event is on October 23 from 12–1pm in room ITE 459. Featured speakers from Kalamuna include Chad Capellman, Director of Business Development; Anna Mykhailova, Director of Technology; Jeff Hebert, Senior WordPress Lead; and Sean Lehane, Associate Director of Projects. The logos of Kalamuna and UMBC appear at the bottom, with headshots of the four speakers arranged in hexagons.
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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How does bad web design literally hurt your feelings?
As an autistic UX/UI designer, Michelle can answer this firsthand.
Join her at the SWO Drupal Camp to explore emotional safety as an accessibility concern leading to better digital experiences for everyone.

swo.drupalcanada.org/events/2025/...
Promotional graphic for a Drupal Camp session. Text reads: “October 24, 2025 | 11:30am – 12:20pm ET. What Neurodivergence Taught Me About UX and Emotional Safety.” Below that: “Michelle Balge, UX/UI Designer.” On the right, a portrait of Michelle Balge, a woman with light skin, long light brown hair, and glasses, smiling warmly against a pale pink background. At the bottom are the Kalamuna and Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp logos. Background color is light pink with a hexagonal photo frame.
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Change doesn’t wait for you to be ready. New technologies. New languages. New realities. Life is ever-changing.

Anna Mykhailova's keynote at the inaugural Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp offers a guide toward adapting to changes in work and in life.

Register: swo.drupalcanada.org/events/2025/...
Promotional graphic for a Drupal Camp keynote. Text reads: “October 24, 2025 | 9am – 10am ET. An Immigrant’s Approach to Conquering Change.” Below that: “Anna Mykhailova, Director of Technology.” On the right, a portrait of Anna Mykhailova, a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, glasses, and a checkered shirt, facing slightly right and smiling softly. At the bottom are the Kalamuna and Southwestern Ontario Drupal Camp logos. Background is pale green with a hexagonal photo frame.
October 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Happy Kalaversary, Kristin! 🎈

Like a bright bouquet of balloons, you lift us up and keep us aloft. Calm in the cockpit, steady through turbulence, a great attitude no matter the altitude, you make every landing feel like a runway we were ready for.

You make it work with style, purpose, and heart ❤️
A woman with curly hair smiles joyfully while holding a bunch of colorful bouquet of balloons above her head, appearing to be lifted off the ground. She wears a light gray cardigan over a black shirt with the Kalamuna logo. The background features a large pink star and text that reads “Happy 8-Year Workaversary Kristin!” with the quote “Make it work.” — Tim Gunn, Project Runway.
October 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Just like that, a magical #DrupalConEurope ends in Vienna. We loved the city, the insights, the creamy einspanners, and the seriously strong community.

@andrewmallis.bsky.social heads home inspired, while Bob will flex his arms at #PNWDrupal Summit this weekend.

Until next time, " Servus, Baba!" 💙
Andrew Mallis and Bob McDonald smile in front of a giant blue Drupal Drop sculpture at DrupalCon Europe in Vienna. Bob flexes his arm playfully while Andrew smiles beside him, capturing the camaraderie and energy of the event.
October 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The #Drupal sites Bob builds call composer every day.
At #DrupalConEurope, he skipped the terminal and dialed up the original #Composer, Nils Adermann.
No long-distance fees. Zero latency. Perfect connection.
Drupal thrives because of the people behind the technology. 💙

#OpenSource #Community
Bob McDonald of Kalamuna stands on the right, smiling while speaking with Nils Adermann, co-creator of Composer, who stands on the left. Both are speaking on the phone. The two are at a DrupalCon Europe event . Nils holds a beer. Bob is wearing his conference badge. People stand around cocktail tables in the background.
October 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Hello from Vienna! 🇦🇹
From coffee houses to schnitzel shops, the streets are buzzing with Drupal energy!
@andrewmallis.bsky.social is at #DrupalConEurope, reconnecting with fellow leaders and innovators to share ideas, make connections, and move open source forward. Prost! 💙
Andrew Mallis, CEO of Kalamuna, smiles and gestures toward a large sign that reads “Welcome to DrupalCon Vienna 2025, October 14–17.” The backdrop features the DrupalCon logo and an image of Vienna’s skyline, including the spire of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Happy Kalaversary, Alicia! ✨
With you, magic isn’t make-believe. It’s just good planning.

Every project begins with a wish upon a star, and you’re the one guiding those wishes to our imagineers with clarity and calm. Across the galaxy, thank you for helping digital dreams meet their deadlines.
Alicia smiles in a headshot framed in a truncated 5-point star. She has shoulder-length dark hair and glasses. She stands outdoors in front of green foliage. She wears a sleeveless dress with a leafy pattern. The text says: “Happy 1-Year Workaversary Alicia!” Below is a Walt Disney quote: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
October 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Technology is better with humans. BADCamp is better with people. We’re proud of Bob and Kenneth Lo for representing Kalamuna and grateful to the organizers, volunteers, presenters, attendees and everyone who makes this community thrive. 💙

more photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/kalam...

#BADCamp
BADCamp organizers and volunteers stand in front of the BADCamp banner hanging from the ceiling Ken and Bob stand with their arms around each others shoulders Bob smiles as he gives a presentation. Artwork about music hangs on the wall beside him. A large computer monitor is beside him. Ken sits on a chair and crosses his legs in front of the hanging BADCamp banner
October 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Many hands, one community. 💙
BADCamp embodies what open source is all about. People showing up to share, teach, and build together. Thanks to all the organizers, volunteers, presenters and attendees who made it happen!

It was a blur of activity. Check out the photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/kalam...
A group of six organizers strike a post in front of the BADCamp flag hanging from the ceiling
October 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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🧡 Today we honor Survivors of residential schools and their families. With teammates in Canada and the U.S., we reflect together and remember that Every Child Matters.

#EveryChildMatters
Kalamuna team members on a video call, each wearing orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day. The group is gathered in solidarity to honor Survivors of residential schools and to mark Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Your admissions experience defines your brand. If you're at #DigiCol25, swing by our booth and chat with Valerie Grisolle and Chad Capellman about boosting online enrollment at your institution!
www.kalamuna.com/services/adm...

#Digitalcollegium #HigherEd #HighEdWeb #admissions #a11y
Valerie Grisolle and Chad Capellman seated at Kalamuna’s exhibitor booth at Digital Collegium. Behind them, a large banner reads “Bringing humanity to higher education’s digital front door,” with words like Accessibility, Strategy, Research, Design, Development, and Support. A nearby sign promotes the Admissions Experience Diagnostic.
September 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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“Less is more” is how Crispin leads. It's how he lives. He cuts through the noise to turn complexity into clarity, infuse technology with humanity and create accessible spaces for people to flourish.

Minimalist by design. Maximalist in impact.

Happy Kalaversary, @cspin.bsky.social!❤️
a headshot of Crispin wearing glasses, gently smiling for the camera is framed by a truncated 5-point star. The accompanying text says, "Happy 11-year Workaversary Crispin!" It's followed by his favorite quote, "Less is more." - Mies va der Rohe.
September 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Shout out to the organizers of #BADCamp who climbed great heights to get everything ready for tomorrow. Bob McDonald is ready to record all the sessions. Looking forward to seeing everyone! 💙

#drupal
Bob stands on a ladder in front of a giant banner he's just hung. The Banner features the BADCamp logo which is the Drupal drop with a pirate eye patch. A row of white chairs facing a blank monitor are lined up in front of the banner.
September 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Deployments don’t need to take all day. At BADCamp, Bob McDonald will show how a GitHub Actions workflow can streamline deployments on Pantheon, Acquia, Platformsh, and beyond.

www.badcamp.org/event/sessio...

#drupal #BADCamp
Promotional graphic for BADCamp 2025 session with a headshot of Bob McDonald framed in a hexagon. Text reads: ‘Simplify Your Deployments: Any Host, One-Size-Fits-Most GitHub Actions Workflow.’ Presented by Bob McDonald, Senior Drupal Architect at Kalamuna. Event details: September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM PT during Bay Area Drupal Camp. Text is followed by logos for Kalamuna and Bay Area Drupal Camp.
September 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Happy Birthday, Michelle! 🎉

Our UX/UI Designer, mental-health advocate & Blue Jays superfan goes to bat for accessibility and belonging and knocks it out of the park every time.

She makes sure everyone gets home safe, by design. Everyone wins. Even the simian friends in the stands. 🐒💙⚾
A birthday graphic for Michelle Balge. The text reads “Happy Birthday Michelle!” with the Kalamuna logo in the corner. Michelle is smiling, wearing a Toronto Blue Jays cap and jersey. Around her are playful monkeys in baseball uniforms, cheering from a stadium backdrop. The scene combines her love of animals, especially monkeys, with her love for her local Blue Jays baseball team
September 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Happy Birthday to Yuri Seki, developer, digital philosopher, explorer of reality vs simulation. With Rio behind him, AI robots at his side, and a cheeseburger emoji on the grill, he blurs the line between imagination and implementation. May your year be full of code, food, and delicious simulacra!🥳
A birthday graphic for Yuri. The text reads “Happy Birthday Yuri!” with the Kalamuna logo in the top right. Below, Yuri stands smiling at a grill, wearing glasses, a white t-shirt, and a dark apron. He is grilling an oversized cheeseburger emoji, with flames glowing beneath. On either side of him, two humanoid AI robots stand holding grilling tools. Behind them, Rio de Janeiro’s skyline and Sugarloaf Mountain rise against a bright sky, with faint green Matrix-style coding patterns visible on the robots
August 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Messy Drupal deployments? Not anymore.
At #DrupalGovCon, Bob showed off KameleonCI. A unified workflow that configures itself for Pantheon, Acquia, or Platformsh. One pipeline. Zero headaches. 100% open source.

Thanks again to the organizers and the community 💙

#opensource #drupal
Bob McDonald and Chad Capellman smile together for a selfie at Drupal GovCon. They’re standing outside the venue, in front of a statue of Jim Henson talking to Kermit the Frog on the University of Maryland campus. Together capturing a moment of camaraderie and community. Bob McDonald stands on stage at Drupal GovCon giving his talk. He’s mid-sentence at the podium in front of a projected slide with the title of his presentation about simplifying Drupal deployments with KameleonCI. It says, "KameleonCI: One-size-fits-most GitHub Actions for Drupal. The conference banner and Drupal GovCon branding are visible behind him.
August 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Happy Birthday to Eugene, our Senior UX/UI Designer who delivers it all: style and substance, form and function, sushi and sashimi. She shapes pixels, patterns, and page flows the way an artist shapes material, finding balance, proportion, purpose, and a little magic in every detail.❤️
Eugene sits on a boat in Vancouver, eating sushi, the water and city skyline behind her. She’s composed and relaxed, wearing sunglasses and holding chopsticks. Text reads: Happy Birthday to Eugene
August 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Messy Drupal deployments are stealing your time.
We'll show you how to take it back.

One GitHub Actions workflow. Any host. No duplicate configs. No endless fixes. Just faster, cleaner deploys so you can focus on the work that matters.

Build smarter. Deploy faster. Sleep better.

#drupalgovcon
a head shot of Bob framed in a hexagon accompanied by text that says, "August 15, 2025. 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm ET. Simplify your deployments to any host with this one-size-fits most GitHub Actions workflow. Bob McDonald. Senior Drupal Architect." Followed by logos for Kalamuna and Drupal Gov Con.
August 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM