Kalamuna

Anna Mykhailova sits in a sunlit forest clearing, smiling gently as she shows a laptop screen to a red fox perched beside her. The fox looks attentively at the code on the screen, as if learning to program. Anna wears a gingham shirt and glasses. Trees surround them in soft light. On the top of the image, large text reads “Happy Birthday Anna!” with the Kalamuna logo to the side..

HBD to Anna Mykhailova! 🦊

They say foxes are clever. But even the clever have something to learn.

Like the fox in The Little Prince, Anna reminds us that care, attention, and responsibility shape what we build. She pushes us to stay curious and keep people at the heart of everything we do! ❤️

Promotional graphic for a DrupalCon Chicago session. The slide reads “Headings the Right Way: Site Building Tips for Accessible Page Content” scheduled for March 25, 2026, from 9:00–9:50am CDT. The speaker is Mike McCaffrey, Senior Architect. On the right is a headshot of Mike wearing glasses and a gray cap against a colorful geometric background. Kalamuna and DrupalCon logos appear at the bottom.

Ever step into a maze with no signs and no clear path forward? That’s what a web page feels like when headings are used incorrectly.

At DrupalCon, Mike McCaffrey shares practical insights for building accessible page content.
events.drupal.org/chicago2026/...

@drupalcon.bsky.social #a11y #drupal

Improve Online Enrollment in your University Department Students who can't easily navigate your admissions process or find the info they need don't bounce back — they apply elsewhere. Kalamuna uncovers precisely where you're losing potential students.Our

Most enrollment problems aren’t marketing problems. They’re experience problems. Your website gives prospective students a sense of what it'll feel like to attend your school.

Diagnose your digital enrollment experience and pass the vibes check.
www.kalamuna.com/services/adm...

#HigherEd

Random fun fact about Andrew: as a young man, he once bicycled from Toronto to Los Angeles. Now fueled by croissants and cocktails, that sense of adventure and perseverance persists to this day! 🤩

Andrew stands on an observation deck at sunset, overlooking a sprawling city skyline. He wears a black beret and round glasses and holds a croissant in one hand. A coin-operated telescope sits beside him, pointed toward the horizon. On the left side of the image, large text reads “Happy Birthday Andrew!” with the Kalamuna logo below.

Happy Birthday to our mon capitaine, @andrewmallis.bsky.social

He absorbs the horizon while zooming in on the details that matter. Under his care, we’ve built platforms that put people at the heart of everything we do.

Cheers to a year of enlightened thinking, joyful living, and a better internet!

Promotional graphic for Florida Drupal Camp featuring Bob McDonald. Text reads: “February 21, 2026 | 1:00pm–1:45pm ET” and “Save Time, Reviews, and Heartache by Running GitLab CI Checks Locally.” It lists “Bob McDonald, Drupal Practice Lead” and shows his headshot on the right. Kalamuna and Florida Drupal Camp logos appear at the bottom.

Catch GitLab CI failures before GitLab CI does.

Bob McDonald is sharing a ready-to-use configuration at Florida DrupalCamp so you can run GitLab CI checks locally before hitting Drupal.org’s pipelines.

Come say hello!
https://bit.ly/46eEP5m

#FloridaDrupalCamp #Drupal #GitLab

A headshot of Bob smiling for the camera framed within a truncated 5-point star surrounded by smaller 5-point stars dotting the background, like confetti. The text says, “Happy 3-Year Workaversary Bob!” followed by a Johannes Brahms quote: “Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.” The Kalamuna logo sits on the lower left corner

Happy Kalaversary, Bob!
As our Drupal Practice Lead, Bob turns big ideas into sturdy architecture. His dedicated craftsmanship and woodworker's touch show up in his digital handiwork. Clean joinery. Seamless integrations. Structures that let the whole team sing.
Bravo, Bob. We're glad you're here. 🩷

Why Kalamuna Endorses the UN Open Source Principles What if the world’s most powerful institutions treated digital infrastructure like a public utility — open, shared, and accessible to all? That’s exactly what the United Nations has signaled with its

We endorse the UN Open Source Principles as a practical framework for public institutions building digital systems that are resilient, accountable, and accessible. Open source reduces lock-in, supports cross-border collaboration, and strengthens the public good.
www.kalamuna.com/blog/why-kal...

Designing Through a Neurodivergent Lens: The 7 Pillars of Digital design isn’t just about how things work. It’s about how people feel when they use them. A website can meet every accessibility guideline and still leave someone feeling confused or

Does the internet ever feel too loud? For neurodivergent users, it can be exhausting.

Michelle Balge shares 7 practical pillars for emotionally safer, more inclusive UX.

www.kalamuna.com/blog/designi...

#Neurodiversity #UXDesign #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign

A graphic celebrating Andrea Rolle’s 3-year work anniversary. On the right, a photo of Andrea, a woman with reddish-brown curly hair, smiling warmly in a bright yellow top. The background features a large yellow star and small pink and gold stars. Text on the left reads, "Happy 3-Year Workaversary Andrea!" followed by a quote from bell hooks: "Since loving is about knowing, we have more meaningful love relationships when we know each other and it takes time to know each other."

Happy Workaversary, Andrea!

You turn a company into a community in the small moments. Our 1:1s. Our team dynamics. The unseen magic of how we see, speak, and listen.

That culture carries into our work with clients and our wider community. Thanks for all that you do!

#TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

Screenshot of a three-person video call with colleagues smiling and wearing similar pink tops. Each person appears in a separate vertical frame, suggesting different locations, and the mood is relaxed and friendly, highlighting a sense of coordination and team connection despite working remotely.

Just a lil humble brag about our team showing up to a meeting color coordinated. Nobody sent a memo, but everybody got it. Different time zones. Same wavelength.

In sync and ready to collaborate. It’s so fun working with this crew. 🩷

#TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork
#PrettyInPink #HappyAccident

Graphic celebrating Kristin’s birthday. Kristin is shown dressed as a fairy godmother, wearing a light blue gown and tiara, smiling while holding a glowing star wand that trails sparkling magic. A glowing carriage appears in the background. Text on the left reads “Happy Birthday Kristin!” with the Kalamuna logo below.

HBD, Kristin!
A fairy godmother wields magic to break down barriers and open opportunities. Never stealing the spotlight, but always playing an integral role. Without them, there'd be no story. That's you. We'd lose the plot without you.
May your year brim with fulfilled wishes and every day magic.

Graphic reading “Happy Birthday Sean!” with the Kalamuna logo. On the right, Sean Lehane smiles while driving a car at night, wearing glasses and a black cap. Through the window behind him, a fast-moving, neon-lit city blurs by, with a figure appearing to surf or glide alongside the car, suggesting speed and motion. The image conveys energy, momentum, and motion tied to Sean’s love of speed and efficiency.

Happy Birthday to Sean Lehane 🎉
Our Associate Director of Projects and master of perpetual motion.

Sean turns a love of speed into precision, alignment, and beautifully aerodynamic launches.

Here’s to green lights ahead and many smooth launches to come 🚀

#TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

A workaversary graphic celebrating Mariam Khalifa. The Kalamuna logo appears at the bottom. Large text reads “Happy 4-Year Workaversary Mariam!” Mariam is shown smiling, wearing glasses and a light blue headscarf, set against a large light-blue star. A quote appears on the left that reads, “Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.” — Albus Dumbledore. The design conveys warmth, thoughtfulness, and celebration.

Happy Kalaversary, Mariam! 🎉

Four years of doing things the right way and bringing fresh ideas with care and intention. Mariam’s work balances rigor with empathy and curiosity with discipline. It’s thoughtful, durable, and magical.

Cheers to the impact you've made and all the sorcery still ahead ✨

A birthday graphic featuring the text “Happy Birthday Gremy!” with the Kalamuna logo in the corner. Gremy stands in the foreground holding a white mug of coffee with both hands, looking calmly at the camera. He has short dark hair, a full beard, and wears glasses and a brown shirt. Behind him is a dramatic waterfall made entirely of cascading coffee, glowing in warm golden light, evoking abundance, energy, and warmth.

Happy Birthday, Gremy! 🎉

Your focus, curiosity, and caffeinated attention to detail shaped so much of what we built together this year. We raise a cup to the ideas shared, the momentum created, and the richness you brought.

Here’s to abundance, good energy, and exciting beginnings ahead. ☕️✨

“Happy Birthday Mariam!” graphic beside an AI-generated scene of a woman in wizard robes and glasses, wearing a blue headscarf, seated at a wooden table playing chess against a gray cat dressed in Hogwarts-style robes. The setting resembles a magical university hall with floating objects in the background, evoking the Harry Potter universe. The Kalamuna logo appears in the corner.

Happy Birthday, Mariam! 🎉

Whether she’s conjuring code or outsmarting furry friends, Mariam brings focus, kindness, and quiet brilliance to everything she does.

We wish you a year full of winning positions, smooth deployments, and everyday magic!

A celebratory graphic for Kalamuna reading “Happy 1-Year Workaversary Chad!” alongside a smiling headshot of Chad Capellman in a light blue button-down shirt. The design features a soft purple star shape, small colorful confetti stars, and a quote that reads, “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden, with the Kalamuna logo in the corner.

Happy Kalaversary Chad 🎉

Our team voted Chad to receive the “Symphony Soloist” award, honoring his ability to bring a fresh perspective to our processes and connect the dots across the agency. He leads while remaining perfectly coordinated with the band.

We’re better because you’re here, Chad. 💙

A close-up photo of Andrew Mallis standing indoors in front of a bright digital display that reads “FOST – Future of Software Technologies” along with other conference logos. He’s wearing round black glasses, a white lanyard, and has shoulder-length dark hair and a mustache. The lighting is warm and the background glows blue from the screen behind him.

Andrew Mallis stands at the front of a conference room holding a microphone while giving a talk on Drupal migrations. He wears a blue blazer and glasses and gestures with one hand as he speaks. Behind him is a Drupal banner and a large screen displaying part of his presentation. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge of the frame.

Bonjour Paris! The Drupal AI Summit was invigorating! Thanks to the organizers for a wonderful gathering of minds.

@andrewmallis.bsky.social presented insights on AI-assisted migrations and connected with an amazing Drupal community.
Hope to see you at the next event! À bientôt!

#DrupalAI #FOST

A celebratory graphic with a pale blue star shape on a white background decorated with small pastel stars. The text reads “Happy 3-Year Workaversary Jeff!” Below it is a quote: “Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it, too?” attributed to Douglas Adams from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. On the right side is a smiling portrait of Jeff Hebert, a bald man with glasses and a beard. The Kalamuna logo appears in the bottom-right corner.

Happy workaversary @heromachine.com!

Congrats on being voted MVP! The peer testimonials say it all:
“Jeff turns challenges into solutions and makes everyone smile in the process.”
“He’s the teammate you wish you could clone.”
"He's too humble to truly see how amazing he is."
Thanks for all you do!

We're excited about the Drupal AI Summit in Paris tomorrow!
@andrewmallis.bsky.social will give a presentation on AI-Assisted Migrations in Drupal as part of a 3-day event featuring 400 speakers discussing all aspects around the future of tech.

Register:
new.drupal.org/ai/events/Dr...

#Drupal #AI

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.”

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.

Thanksgiving is coming, and even simple decisions start to stall.

Bob McDonald’s guide to better approval systems can’t referee family debates, but it can help you determine the optimal number of cooks in the kitchen.

Scoop up these insights to keep workflows accountable, transparent and calm.

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.

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

IGES This website empowers IGES staff to complete a variety of internal administrative tasks.

A site that’s hard to update becomes a site no one wants to maintain. IGES faced this challenge with a website and intranet that had grown too complex to manage.

We helped streamline structure and workflows so their team could better advance their mission.
www.kalamuna.com/portfolio/ig...

#Drupal

4 Essential Elements of a Successful Online Approval System AI may be making all the headlines these days, but the fact remains that human beings still have a lot of decisions to make in today’s business environment. And with business moving faster and faster

If your approval process stalls, your whole project slows down.
Bob McDonald shares the essential elements necessary for an online approval system to keep collaborative projects moving forward.
www.kalamuna.com/blog/4-essen...

#drupal #workflow

Two attendees smiling in a conference hall at DrupalCon Nara with a large screen and banner that read “DrupalCon Nara 2025, 17–19 November.”

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!

New Day Films Kalamuna executed several projects with New Day, including the development of a user-friendly and accessible streaming platform and a revamped e-commerce solution.

Stories build empathy. Sharing them builds change.
New Day Films has been fueling deeper conversations for 50+ years.

We're proud to have built a #Drupal experience to modernize how their catalog is managed, discovered, and delivered online.

Read our case study:
www.kalamuna.com/portfolio/ne...

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.

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!

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.

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!

We loved partnering with Link21 to help make public transit information more inclusive and useful for everyone across different languages, devices and communities.

Thank you to @thedroptimes.bsky.social for featuring our work! 💙
#drupal #a11y