Session 1 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM by Joy Serquiňa
Web Accessibility: Building a Web for Everyone
In this 45-minute talk, Senior Software Engineer, Joy Serquiña, demystifies web accessibility, showing how simple fixes—like semantic HTML and keyboard navigation—can create inclusive experiences for all users. You’ll leave with practical tools to audit your projects and a fresh perspective on why accessibility benefits everyone (not just compliance checklists!). Perfect for developers, designers, and teams ready to build a better web.
Session 2 - 5:00 - 6:00PM by Jasanup Singh Randhwa
The Next Frontier: Software Engineering in the Age of AI
This talk explores the powerful intersection of Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, offering a practical guide for developers looking to enhance their workflows with AI. We begin by highlighting why AI matters in modern software development, using real-world examples to show how engineers are already benefiting from these tools.
The core of the talk breaks down the software development lifecycle, mapping where and how AI can be integrated at each stage. From using AI tools for product discovery and intelligent planning, to generating boilerplate code, writing tests, and analyzing production logs—attendees will see how AI is becoming a co-pilot throughout the engineering journey.
Key tools and platforms will be showcased, including GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT. Example use cases will also be presented.
The talk also dives into best practices, covering when not to rely on AI, how to validate its outputs, and important considerations around ethics, bias, and data privacy. Prompt engineering tips and tool recommendations will help developers start applying AI immediately in their day-to-day tasks.
We’ll close with a look at the future—emerging trends like autonomous agents, AI-native coding paradigms, and the evolving role of software engineers in an AI- augmented world.
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Speakers
Jasanup Singh Randhawa - Meta (Senior Software Engineer)
Jas is a seasoned Software Engineer with a proven track record of tackling intricate challenges in prominent Big Tech organizations. With over 9 years of experience in the field, he has developed a strong expertise in designing and building scalable distributed systems that cater to millions of users. As a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer, Jas brings a unique combination of tec…
Joy Serquiňa - Intelliswift Software (Front End Developer / Accessibility Developer)
A “Joy-of-All-Trades”, she is a former healthcare worker and theatre stage manager turned software engineer. Her passion for web accessibility is rooted in her belief that all experiences in person and digitally should be inclusive for all. With expertise in front-end development and WCAG standards, she bridges the gap between technical implementation and real-world usability. Joy champions ac…
Hosted By
Deepa Subramanian, Organizer
Deepa is WTM Ambassador and a Google Developer Expert Web Technologies.
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