DevFest 2024 by GDG Burnaby 💚

DevFest 2024 by GDG Burnaby 💚
Dive into the most anticipated tech rendezvous of the year, brought to you by Google Developer Groups Burnaby. Uncover the myriad of innovations and expertise waiting to be explored at DevFest.

DevFests are local tech conferences featuring demos, and workshops on the latest tech from Googlers, Google Developer Experts and speakers from the industry. In 2022, there were 550+ DevFests, helping 320k+ developers worldwide.

Our conference celebrates a rich tapestry of insights from local talents and international tech maestros. Featured themes include Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Web Development, Game Development, Mobile Development, Improv Speaking and more exciting topics!

GDG Burnaby DevFest attendees agree to follow the Code of Conduct

🌐 Join our network: Browse our continuously updated schedule, get acquainted with our diverse speakers, and dive into a plethora of sessions spanning numerous tech domains.

Stay informed with every detail by joining our channels: https://linktr.ee/gdgburnaby.

📍 Venue: DevFest promises to be an unforgettable tech extravaganza, and we've chosen 2 venues to give you a keynote experience at Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema (3rd Floor, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts): 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4 https://www.sfu.ca/production-event-services/venues.html and have sessions at  Northeastern University Downtown campus as our event venue! 

🎤 Speakers: Be a voice at DevFest! Have groundbreaking insights or a revolutionary idea? BC's tech community awaits! 🗣️

Check tickets at https://lu.ma/64wdj2yk 

Note : Call for papers https://sessionize.com/gdg-burnaby-devfest-2024-speakers/ is now closed!

🤝 Volunteer: Join our behind-the-scenes crew! The lifeblood of our event lies in our dedicated volunteers. Step into the heart of DevFest and aid us in orchestrating an unforgettable experience. Reach out through our Discord community or LinkedIn pages.

🚀 Sponsors: Elevate the event! GDG Burnaby, a volunteer-powered initiative, thrives on fostering free and affordable tech education. Our events, filled with impactful sessions and networking avenues, rely on our gracious sponsors. Aid in our mission, and make a difference.

💡 Community Partners: Amplify the impact and forge partnerships! Collaborate with us as a community partner for DevFest.

💌 Connect & Communicate: For any inquiries, suggestions, or discussions, our digital door is always open: gdburnabybc@gmail.com.

Joining GDG Burnaby is a two-step process:

First, create a GDG profile by clicking the Sign Up button: https://gdg.community.dev

Second, join GDG Burnaby by clicking the Join button: https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-burnaby/

✨ Exclusive perks await!

🍴 Relish complimentary snacks and beverages.

🎉 Enjoy breakfast, hot beverages 🍵☕, cool swags 🛍️ and raffle prizes 🎁📦

What are you waiting for?

Ready? Set. Deploy! 🚀

Agenda

Day 1

8:00 AM:

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts

8:30 AM:

Day 2

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Hosted By

Vaishnavi Venkata Subramanian, GDG Burnaby Lead Organizer

Vaishnavi is a Software Engineer passionate about working collaboratively and a champion for DEI, neurodiversity and accessibility.

She firmly believes that by breaking down silos and encouraging open communication, teams can achieve great things together. She understands the importance of creating empathetic products and services that can be used by people of all abilities and is constantly seeking ways to incorporate this mindset into her work.

She has saved withering codebases and refactored chunks of code to make it readable. Her passion lies in developing robust systems, enabling easy maintenance of codebases, refactoring to avoid redundancies, and eliminating code smells and anti-patterns.

She is passionate about improving ways of working and increasing business speed by accelerating value delivery and visual communication.

She is currently an ambassador for Google Women TechMaker (WTM) program, Drawify, Grammarly and Organizer of GDG Burnaby. She uses her voice to bring representation in Product, User Experience, Neurodiversity and Tech across all these platforms.

Rajat Dipta Biswas, Co Organizer GDG Burnaby

Shivanshu Bansal, Co-Organizer GDG Burnaby, Lead GDSC SFU

Samichi Saluja, AI Marketing Strategist

Welcome to my world, where I serve as a beacon for those navigating the intricate pathways of today's job market. My background is a rich tapestry of experiences that spans from the technical intricacies of software engineering to the strategic vistas of marketing. Currently, I am passionately involved as an Employer Relations Specialist at ISSofBC, where I dedicate my expertise to creating meaningful career opportunities for skilled immigrants—a testament to my deep commitment to making a significant impact.

My approach goes beyond traditional job matching; it's about forging genuine connections between talent and industry, catalyzing growth for both. Having worked with global powerhouses like The Walt Disney Company and Vodafone Idea Ltd, I've honed my skills in understanding diverse professional landscapes. This experience allows me to offer not just job opportunities, but career transformations.

I leverage my extensive network, insights from attending myriad job fairs and networking events, and a profound understanding of the job market’s nuances to guide job seekers towards fulfilling careers. My journey is more than a career; it's a mission to empower individuals to find their place in a world where the right opportunity can make all the difference.

Sneha Jain, Director

Healthcare innovation strategist and technology aficionado

Sam Huo, Software Architect

Vandana Kala, UX Designer

Waquas Mohammad, Machine Learning Engineer

Raymond Chan, Software Engineer

Remya Nair, Database Administrator

Riya Eliza, Graduate student

Hi! I love exploring, learning and teaching data science :)

Parm Dhillon, Bachelor of Computer Science Graduating 2026

Katie Hong, Product Management

Sriyathavan Srisathanantham, Bachelors at SFU

Hugo Carneiro, Computer scientist

Hi! My name is Hugo, I like to play cards, drink coffee and complain about code (sometimes I like to write code as well). Come grab a seat and get comfortable :)

Prasad Namjoshi, Social Media Manager

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-burnaby-presents-devfest-2024-by-gdg-burnaby/.