Google Developer Group Central Florida

Grab your health packs and get ready to Jam! Google Developer Group Central Florida is participating in the local MeGa Health Jam hackathon hosted by Indienomicon! Join in the fun and team up with local programmers, artists, game designers, and health experts to rapidly prototype software that could have a wide impact on the health industry!

Stick with the GDG Central Florida group, join in with another team, or branch out and start your own team! We're exited to provide a safe beginner friendly team for those new or less familiar with hackathons and game jams. For those more experienced or simply wanting to branch out, we're more than happy to provide pointers and tips from an advising role outside of your team!

Tickets for this event are available for sale through the MeGa Health Jam 2024 Eventbrite page. Only those with paid tickets will be able to participate.

The event kicks-off Friday September 6th and goes through Sunday September 8th. See the MeGa Health Jam page or the Eventbrite page for more details! https://www.indienomicon.org/megahealthjam

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mega-health-jam-2024-tickets-946583214877?aff=oddtdtcreator
If joining with meetup, be sure to let Indienomicon know you're coming by signing up un their event page as well!

https://www.meetup.com/indienomicon/events/302661272/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

(Tickets for this event will NOT be covered by GDG Central Florida.)

Stay tuned for more information and opportunities to network both casually and professionally with your local Google Developer Group of Central Florida.

Agenda

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Hosted By

Javier Carrion, GDG Organizer

Hi everyone! My name is Javier, but you can call me "Javi." I live in Ocala, known as "the Horse Capital of the World" and I'm actively involved in the Central Florida Development communities. As a Software Engineer (Web) at Design Interactive, I work with cutting-edge human-system integration (HSI) technologies, which means I get to play with devices like HoloLens and more. Fun Fact: I have a mixology certification from the city of Waterbury! 🍸 I'm excited to be a part of this amazing group and looking forward to connecting with all of you! 🚀

Michael Rosario, GDG Team Lead Member

As an experienced software developer with over 19 years of experience, I enjoy helping organizations with agile software development, promoting cultures of innovation, and creative business solutions. I enjoy helping organizations and software teams discover the craft of continuous improvement. I am always looking for opportunities to serve leaders and teams who want to create more value with integrity, character, and predictability.

Professional interests: AR/VR, Web dev, MAKERS movement, Agile leadership, Machine learning, Cultures of Innovation, Gaming & Game based learning, Visual analytics

Christi Kapp, Founder & CEO

Christi Kapp is a well-respected Management Consultant and Coach that has spoken at numerous professional conferences on topics ranging from business analysis, to managing organizational change.

Christi’s career has included management consulting, executive leadership, coaching and teaching in the hospitality, training and technology industries. She has also managed performance, as well as the professional development of staff engaged in development and delivery of complex information system solutions, solution sales, training, and customer service.

Her entrepreneurial background includes founding, growing and selling TechKnowQuest, Inc – one of the Orlando Area's Fastest Growing Tech Companies in 1998 (1992 – 2000). While at TechKnowQuest, she created custom courses for a number of clients and performed management consulting services. She has also performed coaching and consulting services through KnowledgeSpot, Inc, (2000 – 2007) and JustIntegration, Inc. (founded in 2006). She was also co-founder of Art In Motion LLC Custom Motorcycles (founded in 2007), and is Owner/Innkeeper at Kapp and Kappy Bed & Breakfast (2016)

She is an accomplished author also. She has written several enterprise information technology books (Prentice-Hall), a UCF Master's thesis on “Regional Readiness for Homeland Security Information Sharing”, and in 2016, wrote a book chapter titled “Soft Factors Enabling Innovation” in the Apple Academic Press series called Ecosystems and Technology: Idea Generation and Content Model Processing.

She has a B.S. Degree from the University of Rochester and a M.S. from the College of Health & Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida.

Kendra Kennedy, GDG Organizer

Hello everyone! My name is Kendra Kennedy, and I am a Software Engineer who specializes in eXtended Reality (XR) Development and dabbles in Web Development, Mobile Development, and a bit of Machine Learning. I have a deep love for learning and trying out new skills, so when I'm not behind the keyboard I can be often be found taking acting, dancing, or media art classes from the nearby art center or martial arts, yoga, or one-off exercise classes at my local gym. I'm happy to be a part of such an awesome team and look forward to learning and creating with all of you!

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-central-florida-presents-mega-health-jam-2024/.

Get ready to dive into DevFest! To purchase your ticket and secure your spot, please visit this link to complete your RSVP.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devfest-florida-2024-tickets-935541117667?aff=gdgcommunitydev

Join us at DevFest Florida for a magical 🌟 developer experience in the Sunshine State! Dive into AI, Web, Mobile, Cloud, AR/VR & more. Engage with 30+ experts, multiple tracks, and a vibrant community of 300+ tech pros. Discover, connect, network, and make magic together! 🌅✨

DevFest Florida 2023 🌴🏖️: More than just another tech conference, it's where magic ✨ meets technology! Dive deep into Mobile, Web, Cloud, AI, AR/VR, IoT & more!

Why DevFest?

Explore Angular, Flutter, Android, VR/AR, Machine Learning, Firebase, Cloud & others.

Engage in multiple tracks: Mobile, Web, Startup, AI.

Connect with 300+ tech aficionados.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee ☕, swag 🛍️ & prizes 🎁.

Cherish those magical moments 🌌.

More on DevFest Central Florida 2023:

Step into the most enchanting developer conference in Florida. Driven by the tech community and organized by passionate volunteers, our goal is to nurture knowledge-sharing 📚, facilitate networking 🤝, and foster collaboration within the tech, startup, and developer circles.

🌐 Event Highlights:

Delve into sessions on AI, gaming, web dev, mobile, VR, and cloud.

Network with pros, Googlers, entrepreneurs, students & tech buffs.

Experience a unique mix of speakers: from tech veterans to rising stars.

Event Details:

📅 Date: "Sept 28th, 2024"

🕗 Time: "8 AM to 6:00 PM"

📍 Location: "Seminole State College - Wayne M. Densch Partnership Center"

Sanford/Lake Mary Campus

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford, FL 32773

🤫 DevFest After Party! - "TBD"🎉

Why Attend?

Expand your tech boundaries 🌐.

Connect & potentially collaborate 🤖.

Stay ahead with the latest trends & innovations 🚀.

For updates, check out https://devfestflorida.org/.

Get ready to dive into DevFest! To secure your spot, please visit this link below to complete your RSVP.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devfest-florida-2024-tickets-935541117667?aff=gdgcommunitydev

Agenda

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Hosted By

Javier Carrion, GDG Organizer

Hi everyone! My name is Javier, but you can call me "Javi." I live in Ocala, known as "the Horse Capital of the World" and I'm actively involved in the Central Florida Development communities. As a Software Engineer (Web) at Design Interactive, I work with cutting-edge human-system integration (HSI) technologies, which means I get to play with devices like HoloLens and more. Fun Fact: I have a mixology certification from the city of Waterbury! 🍸 I'm excited to be a part of this amazing group and looking forward to connecting with all of you! 🚀

Michael Rosario, GDG Team Lead Member

As an experienced software developer with over 19 years of experience, I enjoy helping organizations with agile software development, promoting cultures of innovation, and creative business solutions. I enjoy helping organizations and software teams discover the craft of continuous improvement. I am always looking for opportunities to serve leaders and teams who want to create more value with integrity, character, and predictability.

Professional interests: AR/VR, Web dev, MAKERS movement, Agile leadership, Machine learning, Cultures of Innovation, Gaming & Game based learning, Visual analytics

Christi Kapp, Founder & CEO

Christi Kapp is a well-respected Management Consultant and Coach that has spoken at numerous professional conferences on topics ranging from business analysis, to managing organizational change.

Christi’s career has included management consulting, executive leadership, coaching and teaching in the hospitality, training and technology industries. She has also managed performance, as well as the professional development of staff engaged in development and delivery of complex information system solutions, solution sales, training, and customer service.

Her entrepreneurial background includes founding, growing and selling TechKnowQuest, Inc – one of the Orlando Area's Fastest Growing Tech Companies in 1998 (1992 – 2000). While at TechKnowQuest, she created custom courses for a number of clients and performed management consulting services. She has also performed coaching and consulting services through KnowledgeSpot, Inc, (2000 – 2007) and JustIntegration, Inc. (founded in 2006). She was also co-founder of Art In Motion LLC Custom Motorcycles (founded in 2007), and is Owner/Innkeeper at Kapp and Kappy Bed & Breakfast (2016)

She is an accomplished author also. She has written several enterprise information technology books (Prentice-Hall), a UCF Master's thesis on “Regional Readiness for Homeland Security Information Sharing”, and in 2016, wrote a book chapter titled “Soft Factors Enabling Innovation” in the Apple Academic Press series called Ecosystems and Technology: Idea Generation and Content Model Processing.

She has a B.S. Degree from the University of Rochester and a M.S. from the College of Health & Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida.

Kendra Kennedy, GDG Organizer

Hello everyone! My name is Kendra Kennedy, and I am a Software Engineer who specializes in eXtended Reality (XR) Development and dabbles in Web Development, Mobile Development, and a bit of Machine Learning. I have a deep love for learning and trying out new skills, so when I'm not behind the keyboard I can be often be found taking acting, dancing, or media art classes from the nearby art center or martial arts, yoga, or one-off exercise classes at my local gym. I'm happy to be a part of such an awesome team and look forward to learning and creating with all of you!

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-central-florida-presents-pre-waitlist-devfest-central-florida-2024-purchase-tix-on-eventbrite/.

Join us at DevFest Florida for a magical 🌟 developer experience in the Sunshine State! Dive into AI, Web, Mobile, Cloud, AR/VR & more. Engage with 30+ experts, multiple tracks, and a vibrant community of 300+ tech pros. Discover, connect, network, and make magic together! 🌅✨

DevFest Florida 2024 🌴🏖️: More than just another tech conference, it's where magic ✨ meets technology! Dive deep into Mobile, Web, Cloud, AI, AR/VR, IoT & more!

Why DevFest?

Explore Angular, Flutter, Android, VR/AR, Machine Learning, Firebase, Cloud & others.

Engage in multiple tracks: Mobile, Web, Startup, AI.

Connect with 300+ tech aficionados.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee ☕, swag 🛍️ & prizes 🎁.

Cherish those magical moments 🌌.

More on DevFest Central Florida 2024:

Step into the most enchanting developer conference in Florida. Driven by the tech community and organized by passionate volunteers, our goal is to nurture knowledge-sharing 📚, facilitate networking 🤝, and foster collaboration within the tech, startup, and developer circles.

🌐 Event Highlights:

Delve into sessions on AI, gaming, web dev, mobile, VR, and cloud.

Network with pros, Googlers, entrepreneurs, students & tech buffs.

Experience a unique mix of speakers: from tech veterans to rising stars.

Event Details:

📅 Date: "Sept 28th, 2024"

🕗 Time: "8 AM to 6:00 PM"

📍 Location: "Seminole State College - Wayne M. Densch Partnership Center"

Sanford/Lake Mary Campus

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford, FL 32773

🤫 DevFest After Party! - "TBD"🎉

Why Attend?

Expand your tech boundaries 🌐.

Connect & potentially collaborate 🤖.

Stay ahead with the latest trends & innovations 🚀.

For updates, check out https://devfestflorida.org/.

Get ready to dive into DevFest! To secure your spot, please visit this link below to complete your RSVP.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devfest-florida-2024-tickets-935541117667?aff=gdgcommunitydev

Agenda

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Hosted By

Javier Carrion, GDG Organizer

Hi everyone! My name is Javier, but you can call me "Javi." I live in Ocala, known as "the Horse Capital of the World" and I'm actively involved in the Central Florida Development communities. As a Software Engineer (Web) at Design Interactive, I work with cutting-edge human-system integration (HSI) technologies, which means I get to play with devices like HoloLens and more. Fun Fact: I have a mixology certification from the city of Waterbury! 🍸 I'm excited to be a part of this amazing group and looking forward to connecting with all of you! 🚀

Michael Rosario, GDG Team Lead Member

As an experienced software developer with over 19 years of experience, I enjoy helping organizations with agile software development, promoting cultures of innovation, and creative business solutions. I enjoy helping organizations and software teams discover the craft of continuous improvement. I am always looking for opportunities to serve leaders and teams who want to create more value with integrity, character, and predictability.

Professional interests: AR/VR, Web dev, MAKERS movement, Agile leadership, Machine learning, Cultures of Innovation, Gaming & Game based learning, Visual analytics

Christi Kapp, Founder & CEO

Christi Kapp is a well-respected Management Consultant and Coach that has spoken at numerous professional conferences on topics ranging from business analysis, to managing organizational change.

Christi’s career has included management consulting, executive leadership, coaching and teaching in the hospitality, training and technology industries. She has also managed performance, as well as the professional development of staff engaged in development and delivery of complex information system solutions, solution sales, training, and customer service.

Her entrepreneurial background includes founding, growing and selling TechKnowQuest, Inc – one of the Orlando Area's Fastest Growing Tech Companies in 1998 (1992 – 2000). While at TechKnowQuest, she created custom courses for a number of clients and performed management consulting services. She has also performed coaching and consulting services through KnowledgeSpot, Inc, (2000 – 2007) and JustIntegration, Inc. (founded in 2006). She was also co-founder of Art In Motion LLC Custom Motorcycles (founded in 2007), and is Owner/Innkeeper at Kapp and Kappy Bed & Breakfast (2016)

She is an accomplished author also. She has written several enterprise information technology books (Prentice-Hall), a UCF Master's thesis on “Regional Readiness for Homeland Security Information Sharing”, and in 2016, wrote a book chapter titled “Soft Factors Enabling Innovation” in the Apple Academic Press series called Ecosystems and Technology: Idea Generation and Content Model Processing.

She has a B.S. Degree from the University of Rochester and a M.S. from the College of Health & Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida.

Kendra Kennedy, GDG Organizer

Hello everyone! My name is Kendra Kennedy, and I am a Software Engineer who specializes in eXtended Reality (XR) Development and dabbles in Web Development, Mobile Development, and a bit of Machine Learning. I have a deep love for learning and trying out new skills, so when I'm not behind the keyboard I can be often be found taking acting, dancing, or media art classes from the nearby art center or martial arts, yoga, or one-off exercise classes at my local gym. I'm happy to be a part of such an awesome team and look forward to learning and creating with all of you!

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-central-florida-presents-devfest-central-florida-2024-1/.

This fireside chat will feature dialogue about potential future legislation about artificial intelligence. Featuring Congressman Darren Soto from the 9th District in Florida, as well as other panelists, some of the questions include:

Current Legislative Landscape

Key Stakeholders

What Needs to be Regulated?

How do we "Define" Gen AI?

What are some of the ethical and accountability issues?

Is this a local, national or international issue?

Agenda

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Hosted By

Javier Carrion, GDG Organizer

Hi everyone! My name is Javier, but you can call me "Javi." I live in Ocala, known as "the Horse Capital of the World" and I'm actively involved in the Central Florida Development communities. As a Software Engineer (Web) at Design Interactive, I work with cutting-edge human-system integration (HSI) technologies, which means I get to play with devices like HoloLens and more. Fun Fact: I have a mixology certification from the city of Waterbury! 🍸 I'm excited to be a part of this amazing group and looking forward to connecting with all of you! 🚀

Michael Rosario, GDG Team Lead Member

As an experienced software developer with over 19 years of experience, I enjoy helping organizations with agile software development, promoting cultures of innovation, and creative business solutions. I enjoy helping organizations and software teams discover the craft of continuous improvement. I am always looking for opportunities to serve leaders and teams who want to create more value with integrity, character, and predictability.

Professional interests: AR/VR, Web dev, MAKERS movement, Agile leadership, Machine learning, Cultures of Innovation, Gaming & Game based learning, Visual analytics

Christi Kapp, Founder & CEO

Christi Kapp is a well-respected Management Consultant and Coach that has spoken at numerous professional conferences on topics ranging from business analysis, to managing organizational change.

Christi’s career has included management consulting, executive leadership, coaching and teaching in the hospitality, training and technology industries. She has also managed performance, as well as the professional development of staff engaged in development and delivery of complex information system solutions, solution sales, training, and customer service.

Her entrepreneurial background includes founding, growing and selling TechKnowQuest, Inc – one of the Orlando Area's Fastest Growing Tech Companies in 1998 (1992 – 2000). While at TechKnowQuest, she created custom courses for a number of clients and performed management consulting services. She has also performed coaching and consulting services through KnowledgeSpot, Inc, (2000 – 2007) and JustIntegration, Inc. (founded in 2006). She was also co-founder of Art In Motion LLC Custom Motorcycles (founded in 2007), and is Owner/Innkeeper at Kapp and Kappy Bed & Breakfast (2016)

She is an accomplished author also. She has written several enterprise information technology books (Prentice-Hall), a UCF Master's thesis on “Regional Readiness for Homeland Security Information Sharing”, and in 2016, wrote a book chapter titled “Soft Factors Enabling Innovation” in the Apple Academic Press series called Ecosystems and Technology: Idea Generation and Content Model Processing.

She has a B.S. Degree from the University of Rochester and a M.S. from the College of Health & Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida.

Kendra Kennedy, GDG Organizer

Hello everyone! My name is Kendra Kennedy, and I am a Software Engineer who specializes in eXtended Reality (XR) Development and dabbles in Web Development, Mobile Development, and a bit of Machine Learning. I have a deep love for learning and trying out new skills, so when I'm not behind the keyboard I can be often be found taking acting, dancing, or media art classes from the nearby art center or martial arts, yoga, or one-off exercise classes at my local gym. I'm happy to be a part of such an awesome team and look forward to learning and creating with all of you!

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-central-florida-presents-a-fireside-chat-about-potential-legislation-for-ai/.