Devs Speak - Riding the Tide

Devs Speak is a quarterly virtual event series created for the developers and tech enthusiasts from APAC to gather and learn from the trending topics in tech, inspire, motivate and provide support.

Join us this 13 May 2020, as we explore the theme Riding the Tide. Developers and tech enthusiasts from various communities like DevCon, MSP (Microsoft Student Partner) and MVPs (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) across APAC will come together to discuss how they managed pandemics, better build a support system during this trying times, and finally, sharing tips on how to work from home.

After our session, BYO drinks and sit before your screen. Join us for an open mic session to network and share any burning topics for discussion.

Be inspired and inspire! Be empowered to develop, grow and hone your technical skills!

There will also be an opportunity to win some virtual swag.

Register Now. We’d really love to see you online!

Programme - 9 speakers from 8 different countries. 2 hours of insightful content!

Time (SGT GMT+8)

2:00 PM Welcome By Olivia Ha, Microsoft

2:05 PM Tech sharing: Technical journey of developing and optimizing Thailand COVID-19 case and news tracking website By Jackie Kongpon Charanwattanakit, Microsoft Student Partner, Software Engineer at Cleverse Thailand

2:20 PM Tech sharing: RAPIDPASS.PH The journey of developing a platform to help frontline workers expedite approval through Philippines’ checkpoints, and better help those impacted by COVID-19 By Winston Damarillo, Founder & President, DevCon Philippines

2:35 PM Tech sharing: Creating the Japan's COVID-19 App with Microsoft By Ben Ishiyama-Levy, Developer Technologies MVP

2:50 PM Break: Staying fit from your seat! Exercise by Women who Code & Azure Community, led by Priyanka Shah

2:55 PM Non-Technical Sharing: Building your career remotely - Tips on building your career and network while being fully remote By Chloe Condon, Cloud Advocate, Microsoft

3:10 PM Non-Technical Sharing: Remaining focused while working remotelyBy Tingi Ko, Co-founder of Connected Women Hong Kong, Co-founder Script + Sea

3:25 PM Panel: Providing the emotional support during a Crisis – Managing sensitivities and meet-ups during crisis period By Shameera Prajapriya, Microsoft Azure MVP, Steve Knutson, Office Apps & Services MVP, Hamish Watson, Data Platform MVP

3:50 PM Close | Open Mic

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