August in Stellenbosch—Empowering Healthcare with Google Cloud

In this episode of our monthly meetup events, GDG Cape Town will be hosting an event in Stellenbosch for the first time ever! 🥳

Join us for an insightful session with Ulrich Kotze, Technical Director at Wimmy. Dive into the world of machine learning and analytics as Ulrich shares the journey of transforming data utilisation at Unjani Clinics through Google Cloud technologies. Learn how tools like BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Looker are revolutionising healthcare operations in resource-limited environments. This session promises actionable insights into how you can leverage similar technologies to make a significant impact in your projects. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see real-world Google Cloud applications in action – a must-attend for developers interested in innovative data solutions! Register now to secure your spot and be part of the revolution in healthcare analytics.

Afterwards, Sylvia Dieckmann, former GDG Cape Town lead organiser and Stellies native 😊, will share some personal notes on why she chooses to volunteer in the tech community. She will give a rundown of some of the Google community programs and show how they can help us as developers grow professionally and personally.

The event is hosted by our local partner Spatialedge at their headquarter. Thank you Spatialedge!

This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cape-town-presents-august-in-stellenbosch-empowering-healthcare-with-google-cloud/
or in person at

Spatialedge - Trumali Street Stellenbosch, 7600

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Agenda

5:30 PM: Guest Arrivals & Check-in

Grab a drink and some pizza

6:00 PM: GDG Cape Town Introduction

Kick-off with a 5-minute presentation about GDG Cape Town

6:05 PM: Spatialedge Introduction

Greetings from our host Spatialedge

6:10 PM: "From data to impact" by Ulrich Kotze

First talk

6:50 PM: "Finding My Tribe - 10+ Years of Tech Community Activity" by Sylvia Dieckmann

Second talk

7:30 PM: Closing Remarks

We end the official part with some giveaways, then there is more opportunity to networking with our hosts.

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Speakers

Ulrich Kotze - Wimmy (Technical Director)

I am a machine learning specialist and the Technical Director at Wimmy, a medical data science company based in South Africa. With a masters degree in statistics and extensive experience in ML engineering, I have worked across sectors to design and deploy real-world data solutions. I lead the data and analytics work at Wimmy, where we build modern cloud-based infrastructure using Google Cloud …

Sylvia Dieckmann - GDG Cape Town (Organizer)

Sylvia is a Google Developer Expert for Flutter/Dart. Her preferred professional role includes some IT management but also enough hands-on development work to keep her dev skills sharp. Her main interest lies in exploring new technologies in the space of mobile apps and web technologies. She is currently playing with Flutter, Firebase, and some ML for Android but might change focus as new tech…

Hosted By

Ugo M, GDG Organizer

I've been building software systems for quite a while, but these days I just focus on creating the best mobile application experiences using native iOS and Android toolkits as well as with Flutter.

Sylvia Dieckmann, GDG organizer

Pamela Hill, GDG Organizer

JESSICA HANNAH RANDALL, GDG Organizer

As a Master's student in Mathematics, I'm driven to solve complex societal problems through my focus on Topological Data Analysis in Data Science. I'm proud to be a Women Techmaker Ambassador, GDSC Alumni Lead, and Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador Alumni Lead. I'm dedicated to empowering women in STEM and as a Community Lead for Africas Talking, I aim to share knowledge, host events, and uplift the South African community. I was drawn to AI and ML through my experience as a Google Crowdsource Influencer and am continually seeking to deepen my understanding. Driven by my love of learning, I believe knowledge is power and am eager to explore the latest developments in AI and ML.

Onesmus Maenzanise, GDG Organzier

I am Onesmus (Dzidzai) Maenzanise, a Junior Software Engineer at APS Holdings in Cape Town, South Africa. With expertise in Java, Go, Python, PHP, and other technologies, I develop innovative cloud computing solutions for APS Holdings, a leading company in the industry.

In addition to my role at APS Holdings, I am also a Coordinator at GDG Cape Town, a vibrant community for developers. I organise events like meetups, workshops, and conferences to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the local tech scene.

My background includes 5 years of experience as a Junior Accountant at Hebron United Methodist Church, where I honed skills in financial management, Microsoft Excel, and ensuring compliance. I have also completed a Cyber Security Internship focused on areas like vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

I am currently pursuing an Associate's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the renowned WeThinkCode coding school. Through a project-based and peer learning approach, I have gained proficiency in Python, Flutter, SQL, JavaScript, and more.

With solid technical abilities and a passion for collaboration, I am eager to contribute to innovative software development projects and continue growing as a professional in this dynamic field. Feel free to connect with me to explore exciting opportunities!

Siso Ngqolosi, GDG Organizer

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Partner

Spatialedge (https://www.spatialedge.ai/)
Empowering Businesses to Make the Right Data-driven Decisions

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Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cape-town-presents-august-in-stellenbosch-empowering-healthcare-with-google-cloud/.