About us
SWFL Coders is a community for technology enthusiasts, including developers, coders, and non-coders, who are eager to explore the captivating world of programming.
We gather on the second Thursday of each month at our official venue, the Collaboratory in Downtown Fort Myers.
Our goal is to expand the SWFL Tech Community, inspiring members to either learn to code or, for those who are already experienced, to acquire new skills. We cherish the opportunity to connect and learn together, fostering mutual growth and knowledge exchange.
Our members come from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the richness of our collective experience.
Upcoming events
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🤖 AI for the Office, Family and Coding... All on a Budget
Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Fort Myers, FL, USIn this talk, we'll explore how to use AI effectively without breaking the bank. We'll start with a practical solution that works for almost everyone, then move into tools and workflows that can be deployed locally or on a VPS.
While we won't be running LLMs locally, the approach demonstrated can be adapted to local models if you have the necessary hardware.
We'll also discuss costs, tradeoffs, and the key factors to consider when selecting the right model for the right task, helping you get the most value from AI while keeping expenses under control.
👨🏻💻 SPEAKER: Ron Garlit
Ron has a long history in electronics, ranging from digital electronics to microprocessor technologies. His journey began with his father, who introduced him to vacuum tube-based stereos. This foundation led Ron to work with digital electronics and microprocessor technologies in the military and to specialize in biomedical electronics at a major northeastern hospital.
Throughout his career, Ron has worked with both distributed and mainframe computer systems, experiencing the foundational years of computer programming. He has since become an Enterprise Software and Data Architect with extensive experience in software and database development. Ron's expertise spans various fields, including medical, pharmaceutical, logistics, financial, payment processing, and business intelligence. Ron has successfully architected and implemented software systems across these industries.
🗓 AGENDA:
6:30 PM: Arrival /Networking
6:40 PM: Announcements by organizers
6:50 PM: AI for the Office, Family and Coding... All on a Budget
8:15 PM: End of meeting
8:30 PM: Exit to after party celebration at Patio de Leon (courtyard behind Downtown House of Pizza)👾 JOIN US ON DISCORD
SWFL Coders, a founding member of the Tech Alliance of SWFL, shares a Discord server with other local tech groups.
Click here to join the server and look for #💻┃swfl-coders, the channel dedicated to our group's communication.3 attendees
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