About PVD Code & Coffee!
A little bit about who we are and what we do.
What we do
We are the Providence chapter for the community-led meetup for devs to get together and professionally grow! Join us as at our events where we share projects, ideas, stories, and of course, coffee. From complete novices to industry professionals with years of experience, everyone is welcome here as we foster an environment focused on the community.
To learn more about the wider Code & Coffee organization and see how you can join this experience in other locations, click here.
Event Structure
Introductions
Our events start with the organizers introducing everyone to Code & Coffee, followed by some quick announcements. As our community is still small, we usually do quick round table introductions so everyone can get to know each other a little better.
Featured Presentation
If there's a featured presentation lined up at an event, that will be the main item on the agenda that day, taking up 30-90 minutes. We welcome presentations from anyone in the community! The topic can vary, so long as it's related to tech in some way.
Additional Presentations & Showcases
The projector will be available for anyone who wants to share something they're working on, something interesting they found, a tool that might be useful for everyone, etc.
Socializing & Networking
The rest of the time is open for people to talk, hangout, work on projects, network, anything!
Organizers
Joshua Milcette
Lead Organizer
Joshua Milcette is a Platform Engineer at Citizens Bank and the lead organizer of PVD Code & Coffee. With a background in Computer Science from URI, he’s focused on building a strong, accessible developer community in Providence. While leveling up his own skills, he’s working to create a space where people in tech—no matter their background—can connect, learn, and build something meaningful.
Ashir Imran
Socials and Website Lead
Working as a Software Engineer at Citizens Bank, Ashir handles the social media and marketing side of PVD Code & Coffee. After studying Computer Science at UMass Amherst and getting started on his career, he's ready to help the community as he works on his software engineering skills!
Darren Harris
Event and Venue Coordinator
Darren is a Freelance Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for create a tech space in Providence. He currently is the event coordinator for Code and Coffee. After graduating from Rhode Island College he attended Hack Diversity as a fellow 2024 and is looking to share those core values of fellowship with the community.
Guidelines & Principles
1. Start Where You Are
Whether you’re building full-stack apps or still figuring out how to delete a branch on git—there’s room for you here.
2. Teach What You Know, Learn What You Don’t
Everyone who walks in has something worth sharing. Be generous with what you know, and open to what you don’t.
3. Build Bridges, Not Walls
Tech should bring people together. We’re here to share tools, ideas, and our time.
4. Keep It Honest
We value consistency and real growth over performative hustle. No posturing—just progress.
5. Casual ≠ Careless
Our space is laid-back, but we take presence seriously. Show up as you are, and stay engaged.
6. Let It Be Fun
Learning should feel good. Celebrate progress, laugh at bugs, and build things that make you—and others—smile.