Talking Drupal #503 - TD Cafe #002 - John and Jason

In this episode, John Picozzi and Jason Pamental explore the
connections fostered by using Drupal across different
geographies, the evolution of conferences, and how design systems
are being utilized at Chewy. We also delve into the application
of AI in e-commerce and coding, and discuss the practicalities of
maintaining governance in large organizations. Join us for an
engaging discussion filled with personal anecdotes, professional
insights, and future prospects.


For show notes visit:
https://www.talkingDrupal.com/503
Topics John Picozzi

John Picozzi is the Solutions Architect at EPAM Systems, where he
helps organizations implement scalable and sustainable digital
solutions—most often using Drupal. With over a decade of
experience in web development, John has become a trusted voice in
the Drupal community for his commitment to open source,
user-centered design, and thoughtful architecture.
John is a contributor to Drupal and an active member of the
community as the organizer of the Drupal Providence Meetup and
New England Drupal Camp. He’s also well known as a co-host of the
Talking Drupal podcast, a weekly show focused on all things
Drupal, where he interviews community members and shares insights
on development, strategy, and community engagement.
Outside of podcasting and coding, John frequently speaks at
DrupalCamps and conferences across the U.S., offering sessions
that span technical deep dives to community and career
development topics. You can find more about his work and speaking
engagements at picozzi.com, or follow him on Drupal.org
Jason Pamental

Jason Pamental is a designer, strategist, and technologist
specializing in typography, variable fonts, and digital design
systems. He is currently Principal Designer at Chewy, where he
leads their design system efforts and helps guide their mobile
app architecture and strategy.
With over 30 years of experience, Jason has worked with
organizations such as Adobe, ESPN, Fidelity, and the State of
Rhode Island to shape impactful digital experiences. He’s a
globally recognized expert in web typography and the author of
Responsive Typography. His work has helped define how variable
fonts are used on the web today.
Jason is a frequent speaker at conferences like Beyond
Tellerrand, An Event Apart, and SmashingConf, and he shares his
knowledge through writing, teaching, and open source
contributions. His articles, presentations, and resources can be
found at rwt.io — short for Responsive Web Typography — and many
of his talks, videos, and associated resources are available on
https://noti.st/jpamental
An active supporter of the open web and the Drupal community,
Jason is committed to bridging the gap between design and
development. Outside of work, he enjoys riding bikes, making
espresso, spending time with his family in Rhode Island, and
following Leo and Henry around Turner Reservoir, posting photos
on Instagram.
Hosts

John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi


Jason Pamental - rwt.io.