Women Who Code Singapore

🌟 Join us online for one of two workshop options for an informal virtual MeetUp to learn how you can become a speaker at the world’s largest online tech event for women technologists! 🌟

Women Who Code is now accepting speaker proposals for our online global technical event CONNECT 2023, taking place on March 2nd, 2023!

This online technical event will be an incredible opportunity to connect and network with technologists from around the world and hiring organizations looking for diverse applicants like you.

🙋‍♀️ Now Is Your Chance to Become a Speaker!

Before November 14th, all technologists are encouraged to submit an idea for a talk, workshop, or panel on all technology-related topics, professional development, and career navigation in tech. Learn more about the CFP (Call for Proposal) process, tips for submitting, and what kinds of topics we would like to receive.

❣️ First-time and diverse speakers are encouraged to apply. We have a fantastic team to support all our speakers through the entire proposal and presentation process.

💭 Have Questions or Need Help?

We are hosting two fun, informational sessions virtually so you can learn more about the CONNECT 2023 CFP process and have your questions answered before submitting your idea for CONNECT 2023.

Join us online October 27, where you’ll:

• Meet some of the Women Who Code team and other members of our community.
• Learn about the CONNECT proposal process and tips for success.
• Have all your questions answered and get the confidence you need to submit!

The second workshop option will take place on October 25: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mgFy6iJpRgyyOvRGy9FvkA

Whether you are an experienced speaker or a first-time submitter, we want to hear your idea! Submit your proposal before November 14th, 2022, or join our CFP Speaker Series session for more information.

💻 This workshop is online. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EULpCqyNRPujba-Svjvh8A

✔️ Example Topics

Technical Categories: Accessibility, Architecture, Backend, Blockchain, Career Navigation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Front End, Inclusive Teams, Machine Learning / AI, Mobile, Product, Python, UX/UI, Web Development, Other

Career Navigation Categories: Applying for a Job (Finding the Right Role, Resumes, and Profiles), Interviewing (Soft Skills, Best Practices), Technical Interviews (Algorithms, Technical Tips), Salary Negotiation, Career Path (Moving Up the Ladder, Beyond Entry-level), Leadership (CTO, Engineering Management), Changing Careers to Tech: Non-traditional Pathways, Returning After a Career Break, Managing a Team, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Other: Something Else Career-Related

Whatever your focus, our members can benefit from your expertise! WWCode is here to support you on your journey to becoming a speaker to connect and inspire our community!

🎟️ ​Register Now for WWCode CONNECT 2023

Whether you submit a proposal or not, register for CONNECT 2023 to receive updates as more details of this exciting event are announced!

Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you and hearing your proposal idea!

📣 ​Help Spread the Word!

Let other technologists know about this opportunity to apply to speak at CONNECT 2023! We encourage you to share the following message in your professional networks:

Women Who Code’s CONNECT 2023 is now open for proposal submissions! Submit your idea for a talk, workshop, or panel by November 14, 2022, at connect.womenwhocode.dev. First-time and diverse speakers are encouraged to apply! #wwcode #connect @womenwhocode

Code of Conduct + Issue Reporting
Women Who Code is dedicated to providing an empowering experience for everyone who participates in or supports our community. Our events are intended to inspire women to excel in technology careers, and anyone who is there for this purpose is welcome. Because we value the safety and security of our members and strive to have an inclusive community, we do not tolerate harassment of members or event participants in any form. Our Code of Conduct applies to all Women Who Code events. Any issues? Reach out to [masked].

This is a study groups session. Where we can meetup and discuss on any Python related issues we have with our exploration of the Python language.

Agenda:
2:30pm : Introductions
2:35pm : Task Briefing
2:40pm : Mob programming/Discussion
3:30pm : Wrap up

Scripts from past study groups:
https://github.com/wwcodesg/python-study-group

This is a hands-on StudyJam for TensorFlow and Deep Learning for absolute beginners. You will learn some of the key basics of Deep Learning and how to build models with TensorFlow 2.0. The session is aimed at getting you started in learning to use Deep Learning as a developer and is a hands-on session that will allow you to practice and ask questions.

The session will be led by Martin Andrews and Sam Witteveen who are both Google Developer Experts in Machine Learning.
The event is for absolute beginners, the only prerequisite is that you understand the code and bring a laptop to work on. Knowledge of Python is a bonus!

Session 1: 6 Oct '22 (link to recording)
Session 2: 3 Nov '22
Session 3: 22 Nov '22

Speakers:

Dr. Martin Andrews has a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and has been an Open Source advocate since 1999. After a career in finance (based in London and New York), he decided to follow his original passion and now works on Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence full-time. He has worked extensively on NLP applications and voice applications using Deep Learning. Martin is a Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning and regularly speaks at events around the world on the latest trends in Deep Learning.

Sam Witteveen is a Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning. He has extensive experience in AI, startups, and mobile applications. Sam is passionate about Deep Learning and AI in the fields of Natural Language Processing, Conversational AI, and Generative Modeling. Sam regularly shares his knowledge at events and conferences across the world and has spoken at events such as AI Day Asia, TensorFlow World, Naver’s Startup Factory and other events for Google in Korea, San Francisco & New York. Sam is also a key mentor for Google’s Startup Accelerator in both the APAC and North America regions.

This event is put on by the Women Who Code Singapore, AI Space, and Red Dragon AI.

Red Dragon AI
Together Martin and Sam are the founders of Red Dragon AI, a company specializing in Deep Learning for AI research and product creation. Their research in Deep Learning has led to multiple publications at conferences such as NeurIPS, NAACL and EMNLP.

AI Space is a community of AI enthusiasts looking to build meaningful and impactful careers in AI. Here, you can find fellow enthusiasts from different backgrounds and at varying stages of their AI journeys. Non-technical friends and beginners are welcome!

Note:
Zoom link for the session will be available after registration.
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Women Who Code (WWCode) is dedicated to providing an empowering experience for everyone who participates in or supports our community. Our events are intended to inspire women to excel in technology careers, and anyone who is there for this purpose is welcome. Because we value the safety and security of our members and strive to have an inclusive community, we do not tolerate harassment of members or event participants in any form. This Code of Conduct was created to clearly define what we mean by a harassment-free experience so that our community and those who support it are clear about our intent and have access to procedures for addressing issues, should they arise.
Please read and abide by our Code of Conduct.

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The pandemic has forced households to upgrade their personal, entertainment, and gaming devices as well as home networks. Semiconductors are integral to all such wired and wireless devices.
It is easy to see why the semiconductor market is on an upswing and there is high potential for semiconductor engineer jobs.
If you are thinking of charting a career as a semiconductor engineer, now is the right time to make your move.

Women Who Code Singapore brings you an informative webinar on career in semiconductor industry.
The webinar will be on 12 November at 11:00 AM with Simran Khokha.
Simran is currently working as a Design verification Engineer at STMicroelectronics, Singapore. She has a Masters degree in Electronics Engineering from NTU, Singapore specializing in chip design. She has previously worked at AMD and Realtek Singapore. Her core experience lies in chip design R&D, product development and product design. Has top level view of hardware industry development from initial concept all the way to end of life and technical know-how of the semiconductor products spanning from IOT, Automotive, Wireless devices, APUs, GPUs.

Join us to know more about Design Engineers Role in a Chip making firm, and what are the career paths available in a Semicon Industry, and be ready for them!
Register for the event and see you soon!
Please note,

• Other information regarding future events will be announced soon.
• Zoom link for the event will be available via email upon registration.

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