Dre Armeda –

Dre will be presenting WordPress End User Security – Kill the Noise on Saturday in the Development track

Dre is US Navy veteran, and the CEO, Co-Founder of Sucuri Inc.

Dre is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Harley enthusiast, and a Chargers fan. He wears many hats, and love tacos. He is infatuated with WordPress, web design, and web security. Dre hopes to make the internet a safer place!

Dre presents at various WordCamps and other events every year. Dre is a proud WordPress contributor and was the lead organizer that brought WordCamp to San Diego.

Dre is the Co-Host of the worlds favorite WordPress podcast,  which airs on Wednesday nights. Pressing all the words!

Interview:

Why do you use WordPress?
Same reason people breath air. 🙂

What would you say to convince someone to attend a WordCamp?
I would tell them it’s a conference of community, not just software. Build websites, and friendships.

Do you want to learn how to democratize publishing? Do you want to learn how to make the most amazing websites with free software? DO IT!

What is your favorite WordPress project you have worked on recently?
Our Sucuri plugin is my favorite 🙂

Do you have any advice for someone looking to start or grow a WordPress based business?
Partner with people that compliment your weaknesses. Don’t go at it alone. WordPress is more then software, it’s a community. Leverage that community!

What is your favorite WordPress-related resource?
DradCast!

Tell us something awesome about yourself that is not WordPress related
I practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlson Gracie Team. I started a blog to catalog my journey