Build with AI: NotebookLM and Build a timesheet agent with Gemini

GDG Sydney presents a Build with AI Hands-on Workshop to build an AI Agent.

Explore the land of Agentic AI and experience the transformative potential of Generative AI in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to build an AI-powered timesheet agent that automates time sheet-related tasks.

Discover how to:

Leverage pre-trained models and customize them to your needs with Gemini 2.0
Deploy Generative AI solutions on Google Cloud for scalability.
Create captivating user experiences with AI-powered features.
Address ethical considerations in Generative AI applications.

Requirements:

To follow along with the workshop, you must bring your laptop 💻

Talk by Geshan Manandhar (GDE - Google Cloud)

NotebookLM and other Google Labs products

This talk will be a quick demo of NotebookLM and how to use it. You will also learn about other Notebook LM features, such as audio overview (podcast in 50 languages), mind map, and briefing doc. After that, you will also learn about other experiments in Google Labs like Image FX, Stitch, and Jules, which are free (don't need a Google One AI Subscription) and don't have a waitlist.

About the speaker, Geshan
Geshan is a seasoned software engineer with over 17 years of software engineering experience. Currently, he serves Simply Wall St. as a senior software engineer in Sydney, Australia. He is a language-agnostic software engineer who believes the value provided to the business is more important than the choice of language or framework. With a keen interest in REST architecture, microservices, agile software engineering, and serverless, he has spoken at tech conferences in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and Australia. He is actively involved with the developer community and is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). He is a Docker Captain, too. Blogging since 2007, he has a well-maintained tech blog, where he shares his views and ideas.

Workshop by Yash Mehta (GDE Google Cloud)
Build a Timesheet Agent Powered by Gemini
Imagine reclaiming hours each week lost to manual timesheet management—time you could spend innovating, collaborating, or simply enjoying life. If you’re tired of wrestling with spreadsheets and chasing down missing entries, this hands‑on workshop is for you. Join us as we guide you step‑by‑step through building an AI‑powered timesheet agent that automates your data entry tasks, identifies missing entries, and provides proactive suggestions—all powered by Google’s Gemini models.

In this session, you’ll harness Google’s Open Source Agent Development Kit (ADK) and write custom Python functions that let your agent perform real‑world tasks on your behalf. You’ll learn how to:

Set up the ADK: Set up the ADK locally and connect to an LLLM.
Build Python-based SQL helpers: Create functions to read, write, and validate timesheet data in your SQL database.
Implement function calling: Define clear interfaces so your LLM agent can automatically query for missing entries or push updates.

💡 Google Cloud credits will be provided to support the hands-on workshop experience!

About the speaker, Yash
Yash is a seasoned technology consultant with a track record of successfully delivering large and complex projects, specialising in cutting-edge technologies such as AI & MLOps, real-time data processing, cloud architecture, and data engineering. With a deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), he is recognised as one of the Google Developer Experts in ANZ, specialising in Cloud AI and ML. Yash has collaborated with diverse clients across telecommunications, media & marketing, financial services, retail, and e-commerce sectors, delivering innovative, tailored solutions.

Agenda

5:30 PM: Doors open

5:45 PM: Event starts

6:00 PM: Notebook LM and other Google Labs products - By Geshan Manandhar

6:30 PM: Food and networking time

7:00 PM: Build a Timesheet Agent Powered by Gemini (Workshop) by Yash Mehta

8:00 PM: Event wraps up

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Speakers

Geshan Manandhar - Simply Wall St. (Sr. Software Engineer)

Geshan is a seasoned software engineer, with over 15 years of software engineering experience. Currently, in Sydney, Australia serving Simply Wall St. as a senior software engineer. He is a language-agnostic software engineer who believes the value provided to the business is more important than the choice of language or framework. With a keen interest in REST architecture, microservices, agil…

Yash Mehta - Vivanti (Consultant)

Yash is a seasoned technology consultant with a track record of successfully delivering large and complex projects, specialising in cutting-edge technologies such as AI & MLOps, real-time data processing, cloud architecture, and data engineering. With a deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), he is recognised as one of the Google Cloud Champion Innovators in ANZ, specialising in…

Hosts

Rohit Maharjan

Sajan Shrestha

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Partners

Google Cloud (https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next/sf/)

Dented Code (https://dentedcode.com)
At Dented Code, we have developed an innovative coding Bootcamp approach to empower candidates with cutting-edge technology and skills to thrive in the Australian multi-billion-dollar digital economy. In 2021, Dented Code began transferring its programming skills to students through BootCamp courses, in-school workshops, community upskilling initiatives, and online tutorials. Through Dented Code’s BootCamp, students get equipped with in-demand coding and web development skills.