Presentation to University of Manchester 1st Year Computer Science on the need for development of portfolios and extra curricula activity entering competitions and challenges
Microsoft DreamSpark
For Educators - DreamSpark is about giving educators no cost access to Microsoft professional-level developer, designer and gaming software to ensure they and their students achieve their greatest potential.
For Students - DreamSpark is simple; it's all about giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and designer tools at no charge so that they can chase their dreams and create the next big breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on their career.
Computer Science: Your Ticket to a Cool CareerNick Landry
Do you think technology is cool? Do you dream of working for tech giants like Microsoft, Google or Apple? Is your goal to start your own software business and build the next Uber or WhatsApp? A University degree in Computer Science can open thousands of doors in Information Technology and pave the way to a successful and prosperous career. In honor of Computer Science Education Week, join 22-year industry veteran Nick Landry from Microsoft for a conversation about careers in software. Come learn about the opportunities and how you can start preparing today, and bring your questions too!
Microsoft DreamSpark
For Educators - DreamSpark is about giving educators no cost access to Microsoft professional-level developer, designer and gaming software to ensure they and their students achieve their greatest potential.
For Students - DreamSpark is simple; it's all about giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and designer tools at no charge so that they can chase their dreams and create the next big breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on their career.
Computer Science: Your Ticket to a Cool CareerNick Landry
Do you think technology is cool? Do you dream of working for tech giants like Microsoft, Google or Apple? Is your goal to start your own software business and build the next Uber or WhatsApp? A University degree in Computer Science can open thousands of doors in Information Technology and pave the way to a successful and prosperous career. In honor of Computer Science Education Week, join 22-year industry veteran Nick Landry from Microsoft for a conversation about careers in software. Come learn about the opportunities and how you can start preparing today, and bring your questions too!
This is slideshow related to Microsoft Technology. In this presentation you will be knowing How to Become a Microsoft Student Partner and develop your career.
Tcea 2014 Video Game Design for New TEKSMike Ploor
Presented by at TCEA 2014 conference. Details why video game design classes are important, simple software tools, integrated industry certifications and flipped classroom model.
TCEA 2016 creating a game design sequenceMike Ploor
Video Game Design for High School students using Texas TEKS and state approved courses. Scaffolding approach to game design including all elements of game development from concept, art, programming and deployment.
Acte 2015 creating a game design sequenceMike Ploor
A scaffolding approach to teaching video game design without any previous knowledge. Start with easy software and build your first game with PowerPoint. Then transition skills to more difficult software without needing coding. Finally, add in computer programming and industry standard software.
Fetc 2016 creating a game design sequenceMike Ploor
Join the educational revolution by adding the FLDOE's most exciting pathway! Use the excitement of video game design to engage students in the digital arts, Industry Certifications and CORE curriculum. Students learn 2D art, animation 3D modeling, sound recording, character development, story writing, computer logic and much more. See how existing Industry Certifications from Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk and others are integrated into game design as "Tools of the Trade". Explore the rigorous integration of CORE curriculum to support Close Reading, Claim Writing, Algebraic Math, Physical Science, Physics and more.
What is Microsoft Student Partner Program?Rishu Mehra
Microsoft Student Partner is a program for students which gives recognition among community to perform in a different manner for Microsoft technology with true passion and creativity.
Microsoft Kinect & the Microsoft MIX11 Game PreviewDataLeader.io
Dave Drach, Managing Director for Emerging Businesses at Microsoft gave this presentation at my Microsoft Pre-MIX11 event ROCK!
1. Emerging Business Team Mission: Building Opportunity with VC & Startup Communities
2. Microsoft BizSpark: Global program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups
3. Building for the Kinect: the XBOX Dev Kit, integrates XBOX with PC Development environment
4. Kinect Sensor: a hybrid device with input devices, space control is done through a tilt monitor
5. XBOX Studio Overview
6. Human Depth Sensing: Object pattern similarity determines disparity
7. Kinect Depth Sensing: IR pattern similarity determines disparity
8. The Kinect Play Space
9. Player Framing
10. Tilting the Playing Field
11. Provided Data: Depth & Segmentation Map
12. Depth Map Format
13. Skeleton Tracking & Depth
14. Comparing Depth Map to Skeleton
15. Gaussian Filtering
16. Audio Overview
17. Kinect Audio Routing
18. Talking to Your Kinect
19. Biometric Data for Player Recognition
Cortana intelligence suite for projects & hacksLee Stott
Microsoft Cortana Intelligence Suite the perfect selection of APIs and Tools for Student UG Projects and Master Project and the best tool kits for hackathons
Project Oxford - Introduction to advanced Manchine Learning APILee Stott
Started creating more engaging and personal applications using Project Oxford. This video is the first in a series that will introduce you to Project Oxford. In this video you will learn what Project Oxford is and how to get started working with it. In the next videos in the series you will learn how get the project working locally and how to deploy it to Azure.
This is slideshow related to Microsoft Technology. In this presentation you will be knowing How to Become a Microsoft Student Partner and develop your career.
Tcea 2014 Video Game Design for New TEKSMike Ploor
Presented by at TCEA 2014 conference. Details why video game design classes are important, simple software tools, integrated industry certifications and flipped classroom model.
TCEA 2016 creating a game design sequenceMike Ploor
Video Game Design for High School students using Texas TEKS and state approved courses. Scaffolding approach to game design including all elements of game development from concept, art, programming and deployment.
Acte 2015 creating a game design sequenceMike Ploor
A scaffolding approach to teaching video game design without any previous knowledge. Start with easy software and build your first game with PowerPoint. Then transition skills to more difficult software without needing coding. Finally, add in computer programming and industry standard software.
Fetc 2016 creating a game design sequenceMike Ploor
Join the educational revolution by adding the FLDOE's most exciting pathway! Use the excitement of video game design to engage students in the digital arts, Industry Certifications and CORE curriculum. Students learn 2D art, animation 3D modeling, sound recording, character development, story writing, computer logic and much more. See how existing Industry Certifications from Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk and others are integrated into game design as "Tools of the Trade". Explore the rigorous integration of CORE curriculum to support Close Reading, Claim Writing, Algebraic Math, Physical Science, Physics and more.
What is Microsoft Student Partner Program?Rishu Mehra
Microsoft Student Partner is a program for students which gives recognition among community to perform in a different manner for Microsoft technology with true passion and creativity.
Microsoft Kinect & the Microsoft MIX11 Game PreviewDataLeader.io
Dave Drach, Managing Director for Emerging Businesses at Microsoft gave this presentation at my Microsoft Pre-MIX11 event ROCK!
1. Emerging Business Team Mission: Building Opportunity with VC & Startup Communities
2. Microsoft BizSpark: Global program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups
3. Building for the Kinect: the XBOX Dev Kit, integrates XBOX with PC Development environment
4. Kinect Sensor: a hybrid device with input devices, space control is done through a tilt monitor
5. XBOX Studio Overview
6. Human Depth Sensing: Object pattern similarity determines disparity
7. Kinect Depth Sensing: IR pattern similarity determines disparity
8. The Kinect Play Space
9. Player Framing
10. Tilting the Playing Field
11. Provided Data: Depth & Segmentation Map
12. Depth Map Format
13. Skeleton Tracking & Depth
14. Comparing Depth Map to Skeleton
15. Gaussian Filtering
16. Audio Overview
17. Kinect Audio Routing
18. Talking to Your Kinect
19. Biometric Data for Player Recognition
Cortana intelligence suite for projects & hacksLee Stott
Microsoft Cortana Intelligence Suite the perfect selection of APIs and Tools for Student UG Projects and Master Project and the best tool kits for hackathons
Project Oxford - Introduction to advanced Manchine Learning APILee Stott
Started creating more engaging and personal applications using Project Oxford. This video is the first in a series that will introduce you to Project Oxford. In this video you will learn what Project Oxford is and how to get started working with it. In the next videos in the series you will learn how get the project working locally and how to deploy it to Azure.
Imagine at Microsoft - Resources for Students and EducatorsLee Stott
Learn more about http://imagine.microsoft.com - Dream IT, Build IT, Live IT tools resources and technologies for student developers and IT professionals, Microsoft Student Partners, DreamSpark, Imagine Access, Imagine Cup Student & Educators
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
Monitoring Java Application Security with JDK Tools and JFR Events
Embarking on your next challenge
1. Embarking on your
next challenge..
Work Hard, Play Hard and Learn..
Presentation to 1st Year Computer Science, University of Manchester
Lee Stott
Academic Evangelist
Microsoft
LeeStott@microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com/uk/faculty
@Lee_Stott
4. DREAMSPARK.COM
For Educators - DreamSpark is about giving educators no cost access
to Microsoft professional-level developer, designer and gaming software
to ensure they and their students achieve their greatest potential.
For Students - DreamSpark is simple; it's all about giving students
Microsoft professional-level developer and designer tools at no charge
so that they can chase their dreams and create the next big
breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on their career.
6. COMPETITIONS
• Software Design
• Game Design: Xbox/Windows
• Game Design: Windows Phone
• IT Challenge
• Kinect
• Phone Apps
• Cloud
And more to come …
7. ENTERING THE
IMAGINE CUP
1. Register at http://www.imaginecup.com
2. Form a team max 4 students
3. Find a mentor
4. Sign up to a competition
There is more!
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/faculty
http://www.microsoft.com/careers
Editor's Notes
You can participate in any of the 4 categories mentioned above, with some more interesting challenges coming in the near future.You can enter more than one competition, so you might have a an amazing Software Design entry where a Windows Phone app is an obvious inclusion in the project (although if you get to the Worldwide finals for more than one competition stream you have to choose one).The only competition stream that we run locally in the UK is Software Design, everything else is run as an online competition. The UK specific information for the Imagine Cup isn’t available on the website yet but teams must submit a preliminary summary on imaginecup.com by the 13th March 2012 and the final deadline for project submissions in the Software Design category is the 15th April 2012. The team that wins the UK final of the Software Design competition gets an all-expenses paid trip (subject to some T&Cs) to Sydney, Australia with the chance to win a top prize of $25,000 in the worldwide final.The deadlines for each of the other competition streams vary and more information can be found on imaginecup.com and clicking on the competition.
So how do you enter the Imagine Cup then?If you’re entering the Software Design or Game Design competitions then:Register on imaginecup.comForm a team of up to 4 students and choose a cool team nameFind a faculty mentor for your teamRegister all of your team members and sign up to a competition on imaginecup.comI haven’t put this point but think of a great idea and start your project with the goal of winning the worldwide final in Sydney, Australia.If you’re interested in entering the IT Challenge simply register on imaginecup.com and sign up to the IT Challenge, with no need to form a team as it’s an individual competition.