Techlahoma Foundation

????? A tech event hosted by JSON the BSON? You heard that right! No nicknames, just JSON. Join the JSON BSON Bash on April 5 at 6:30 PM! RSVP now: techlahoma.org/bash #Techlahoma

?? Meet JSON the BSON! His name is JSON, and he's a BSON—that’s it! No nicknames, just pure tech greatness. Join him for the JSON BSON Bash on April 5 at 6:30 PM! RSVP now ?? techlahoma.org/bash #Techlahoma #JSONBSONBash

??? Techlahoma needs YOUR input! ?? Take our short survey & help shape the future of Oklahoma’s tech community! ?? What do you love? What could be better? What’s missing? ?? Let us know: https://lnkd.in/gartE29N Your voice matters! ?? #Techlahoma #OKTech #Survey

?? Techlahoma wants YOUR feedback! ?? ?? Take our survey today: https://lnkd.in/gartE29N At Techlahoma, we’re constantly looking for ways to improve, grow, and serve the Oklahoma tech community better. Whether you’ve attended our events, volunteered, or just heard about us, we want to hear from YOU! ?? Your insights will help shape our benefits, programs, and events for the future. Let’s build something great together! ?? Survey closes soon—make your voice heard today! #Techlahoma #TechCommunity #Survey #OKTech

Since February, I’ve been expanding my web development skills through OK Coders, a six-month bootcamp by the Techlahoma Foundation. I’ve spent the first month refining my expertise in HTML and CSS, which served as a great refresher, and now we’re diving into a new world for me: JavaScript in Module 2 (month 2). The hands-on nature of this coursework is sharpening my technical abilities and enhancing my understanding, which has already led to more insightful and meaningful collaboration with my teammates and the development team I work with at Skvare. A big shoutout to Skvare's CEO, Gena Dellett, for her continued and sincere support in helping me grow my technical skills. She is an authentic and genuine human, who I appreciate in my corner. I’m also incredibly grateful that Skvare offers professional development support to help cover the expenses, and I'm equally grateful that Techlahoma Foundation and their sponsors offer this program at a fraction of the cost of comparable bootcamps making it possible for anyone interested to learn to code. I’m already applying new knowledge to create additional value in my role. Today’s session was especially impactful! Kimberly Collins shared her deep knowledge and long history of experiences in coding, development, her volunteerism for Techlahoma, and also her excitement and willingness to support other developers in the community. She emphasized the importance of networking and showcasing our growth not only to help ourselves, but to help grow and support the larger tech community. A huge thank you to our instructor, Bryan Rigsby, and ALL the mentors and volunteers for their time and guidance: Jonas Arroyo, Hannah Campbell, Derrick Young, Larry Lowenthal, Kaylee M., Shawna Pistole, and Hong (Jason) Newsom. It is beyond awesome that Techlahoma provides opportunities like this to help developers like me grow and expand our tech stack. I’m excited to see what’s next! #OKCoders #Techlahoma #CodingBootcamp #WebDevelopment #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Skvare #ValueAdd

Last night was an #inspiring night with the one and only Dr. Cathy O’Neil, founder of O’Neil Risk Consulting and Algorithmic Auditing (ORCAA), and author of #weaponsofMATHdestruction and #theshamemachine! Thank you to Oklahoma Women in Technology (OKWIT), Techlahoma Foundation, the Oklahoma Bar Association Employment Law Section, Hall Estill, and Oklahoma City University School of Law for sponsoring the event! #Algorithms are not benign! We must do better about vetting algorithmic discrimination!

I cannot thank Dr. Cathy O'Neil (https://mathbabe.org/) for coming to speak! I suggest that everyone pick up a copy of her book, Weapons of Math Destruction, which provides a easy to digest explanation of how algorithms can unintentionally harm stakeholders - and how we can ask simple questions to change that. #ThankYou to Oklahoma Women in Technology (OKWIT), Techlahoma Foundation, OCU. #ThankYou to Emily Harden and Collin Walke

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Hey everyone, you're invited to join OKC WebDevs, OKC Coffee and Code, SheCodesOKC, and Pythonistas at our social at Innovation Hall here in a couple weeks! Innovation Hall is one of OKC's newest additions, and is a big part of the new OKC Innovation District. The building is incredible, and we'll be doing a social there from 4-6pm on Thursday, March 20th. No technical experience required - just come on by, get a snack at the cafe, and get ready to meet someone new in the Techlahoma Foundation community. More details (including how/where to park) in the link below! See you there ??