DFW IT Association

?? A Fantastic Session at DFW IT Seminar! ?? A huge thank you to Jane Li for sharing her incredible journey in?Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling?and inspiring us with her transformation to CTO. Her insights on?expanding one’s vision?left us all motivated and empowered. Special thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion! A personal takeaway—Jane’s recommendation of?The First 90 Days?is a must-read for anyone stepping into leadership roles. Gratitude also goes to Julia Liang, MBA for hosting the event, and to Dian Fan for operations and venue booking, and Yanbing Li, Caleb Jiang, Xinrui H., Sisi Kang for promotion and contributions. Your dedication made this event a success! Let’s continue striving for?excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact?in our careers. Looking forward to more inspiring events ahead! ?? #Leadership #CareerGrowth #DFWITSeminar #Innovation #Networking

Join us this Sunday afternoon for an exciting presentation where 10 talented teams will unveil the latest AI technology they've created over the past 8 weeks! Everyone is welcome—no need to be a competition participant to be part of the experience.

The 2nd Annual IT Talent Champion Competition will officially kick off this Sunday afternoon. We suggest focusing on three areas: multi-modal, IoT, and multi-agent, but we are open to other options as well. Relevant seminars and training sessions will be provided throughout the two-month competition, and industry experts will be available to mentor and advise participants. Don't miss this golden opportunity to learn and build with professionals.

Dr. Feng(Albert)Yang delivered a captivating technical presentation entitled "Generative AI and Startups," covering multiple topics, including the evolution of image enhancement algorithms, from traditional methods to advanced generative AI models such as VAE, GAN, Diffusion, and Transformers. He also shared insights on developing deep learning products, discussing product ideation, the "direct action" principle of Lean methodology, steps to developing great products, market strategies, and the importance of perseverance. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Feng(Albert) Yang for providing an informative and thought-provoking talk! #GenerativeAI #startup #dfwit

Generative AI Club Seminar:? Are you passionate about image enhancement and the groundbreaking technologies driving it? Join us for an enlightening session with Dr. Feng (Albert) Yang, a pioneer in deep learning and image processing. With a B.S. and M.S. from Harbin Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in computer vision from the University of Waterloo, Dr. Yang has co-founded multiple successful semiconductor and software companies and served as the CTO of Techwell and Fortemedia. Currently, as an advisor at Topaz Labs, he has led the charge in applying deep learning to revolutionize image enhancement for photographers and moviemakers. In this session, Dr. Yang will cover a range of topics, including the evolution of image enhancement algorithms, from traditional methods to advanced generative AI models like VAE, GAN, Diffusion, and Transformers. He will also share his thoughts on developing deep learning products, discussing product ideas, the lean principle of "just do it," steps to develop great products, market strategies, and the importance of perseverance. Whether you are an entrepreneur, researcher, or tech enthusiast, Dr. Yang’s insights will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to innovate and succeed in the dynamic world of AI.? Time: June 9th, 2024, Sunday, 2:30pm - 5:30pm CT. Address: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, Room 1 (upstairs) 6701 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75024. Sign-up for in-person seminar: https://lnkd.in/gGsfjR5F

If you're curious about the 2nd year of the IT Talent Champion Competition, here's a recap of what we achieved last year: 17 teams, 12 generative AI projects, and a total payout of over $5,000. Most importantly, all teams had the opportunity to learn and experiment with the latest AI technologies. The top team even went on to found a start-up company!

Revolutionary breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence are disrupting various industries and the future. Are you ready to embrace the AI era and solve problems with unique and innovative AI solutions? Or do you want to unleash your creativity and learn the latest technologies from others? We invite you to join the second IT Talent Champion Competition hosted by the DFW IT Association. Let’s explore practical applications of generative AI and large language models together. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your network, and showcase your creativity. Following the success of the first competition, this year’s event will continue the excitement. Participating teams can create their own projects or choose from various projects provided by the event committee. Teams should consist of 7 members, and the competition will span 8 weeks. Don’t miss this thrilling opportunity to challenge yourself and become a part of the AI revolution! Click the link below for more details and to register: https://lnkd.in/ghK5i-j2

The registration for the 2nd year of the IT Talent Champion Competition is now open! Last year, we had 17 incredibly talented teams participate, and we're excited to welcome even more this year. Join us and showcase your skills by competing with a demo-able MVP. Let's make this year's competition even more dynamic and inspiring! https://lnkd.in/ghK5i-j2

We had an incredible meet-up event at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, with over 70 attendees including IT professionals from various large and mid-size companies, academia, and startups. Our speeches were concise yet impactful as we celebrated the success of last year's events, provided updates on ongoing activities in the Text Tech Talk Toastmasters Club and Generative AI Club, and officially launched registration for the 2nd-year IT Talent Champion Competition. It's always a pleasure to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. We remain dedicated to hosting similar meet-up events at least every other month to keep our community engaged and informed. Follow us for the latest updates on our exciting activities!

Join us this Sunday morning for an exciting meet-up hosted by DFW IT Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We'll be introducing the second-year IT talent competition along with two affiliated programs: the Generative AI Club and the Texas Tech Talk Toastmasters Club. Don't miss out—come and join us!