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SUMMARY:Build Your Own YouTube Summarizer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to build a YouTube Summarizer using Google’s powerful tools and APIs! Whether you’re new to development or looking to expand your skills\, this event is perfect for you. With our expert guidance\, you’ll navigate through the codelab and create your very own application that summarizes YouTube videos. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your programming skills and connect with fellow tech enthusiasts in the community. \nAgenda \n— \nHosted By \nJavier Carrion\, GDG Organizer \nHi everyone! My name is Javier\, but you can call me “Javi.” I live in Ocala\, known as “the Horse Capital of the World” and I’m actively involved in the Central Florida Development communities. As a Software Engineer (Web) at Design Interactive\, I work with cutting-edge human-system integration (HSI) technologies\, which means I get to play with devices like HoloLens and more. Fun Fact: I have a mixology certification from the city of Waterbury! 🍸 I’m excited to be a part of this amazing group and looking forward to connecting with all of you! 🚀 \nMichael Rosario\, GDG Team Lead Member \nAs an experienced software developer with over 19 years of experience\, I enjoy helping organizations with agile software development\, promoting cultures of innovation\, and creative business solutions. I enjoy helping organizations and software teams discover the craft of continuous improvement. I am always looking for opportunities to serve leaders and teams who want to create more value with integrity\, character\, and predictability. \nProfessional interests: AR/VR\, Web dev\, MAKERS movement\, Agile leadership\, Machine learning\, Cultures of Innovation\, Gaming & Game based learning\, Visual analytics \nChristi Kapp\, Founder & CEO \nChristi Kapp is a well-respected Management Consultant and Coach that has spoken at numerous professional conferences on topics ranging from business analysis\, to managing organizational change. \nChristi’s career has included management consulting\, executive leadership\, coaching and teaching in the hospitality\, training and technology industries. She has also managed performance\, as well as the professional development of staff engaged in development and delivery of complex information system solutions\, solution sales\, training\, and customer service. \nHer entrepreneurial background includes founding\, growing and selling TechKnowQuest\, Inc – one of the Orlando Area’s Fastest Growing Tech Companies in 1998 (1992 – 2000). While at TechKnowQuest\, she created custom courses for a number of clients and performed management consulting services. She has also performed coaching and consulting services through KnowledgeSpot\, Inc\, (2000 – 2007) and JustIntegration\, Inc. (founded in 2006). She was also co-founder of Art In Motion LLC Custom Motorcycles (founded in 2007)\, and is Owner/Innkeeper at Kapp and Kappy Bed & Breakfast (2016) \nShe is an accomplished author also. She has written several enterprise information technology books (Prentice-Hall)\, a UCF Master’s thesis on “Regional Readiness for Homeland Security Information Sharing”\, and in 2016\, wrote a book chapter titled “Soft Factors Enabling Innovation” in the Apple Academic Press series called Ecosystems and Technology: Idea Generation and Content Model Processing. \nShe has a B.S. Degree from the University of Rochester and a M.S. from the College of Health & Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida. \nKendra Kennedy\, Software Engineer II \nHello everyone! My name is Kendra Kennedy\, and I am a Software Engineer who specializes in eXtended Reality (XR) Development and dabbles in Web Development\, Mobile Development\, and a bit of Machine Learning. I have a deep love for learning and trying out new skills\, so when I’m not behind the keyboard I can be often be found taking acting\, dancing\, or media art classes from the nearby art center or martial arts\, yoga\, or one-off exercise classes at my local gym. I’m happy to be a part of such an awesome team and look forward to learning and creating with all of you! \nKayle Brown\, \nComplete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-central-florida-presents-build-your-own-youtube-summarizer-workshop/.
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SUMMARY:2026 SPOT Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition and awards ceremony for the AIGA Orlando Mentorship program\, featuring guest speaker Tom Macaluso.\n\n\nAIGA Orlando Mentorship Program: 2026 SPOT Showcase Exhibition & Awards Ceremony \nJoin us for an inspiring evening celebrating the next generation of designers at the 2026 Mentorship SPOT Showcase—the culminating event of the AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program. \nThis exhibition highlights the incredible work of our mentees\, developed over months of collaboration\, guidance\, and creative exploration alongside their mentors. The evening will feature project presentations\, a live judging session\, and an awards ceremony recognizing standout work. \nWe’re also excited to welcome guest speaker Tom Macaluso\, who will share insights and inspiration with our creative community. \n \nAbout the Showcase \nThroughout the program\, mentees have been working on a central creative prompt: The Everyday Exceptional \nDesign a solution that elevates a simple\, everyday activity\, object\, or moment into something meaningful\, inspiring\, or memorable—helping others find beauty in daily life. \nAt the showcase\, you’ll experience how each designer has interpreted this prompt—transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary through thoughtful\, impactful design. \n \nAbout the Mentorship Program \nThe AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program connects passionate design students with experienced industry professionals. \nThrough workshops\, collaboration\, and one-on-one mentorship\, the program helps mentees: \n\nRefine their craft\nBuild their personal brand\nPrepare for careers in the creative industry\n\nMentees gain valuable professional connections that often last well beyond the program\, while mentors share their knowledge and experience to support and inspire the next generation of designers. \n\n\n \nPlease Note\nWe are committed to keeping events accessible to all participants. Your ticket and donation support AIGA Orlando and costs associated with event production costs. If ticket cost is a barrier\, please contact president@orlando.aiga.org. \n \nCode of Conduct\nAIGA Orlando expects that all attendees treat each other with respect\, openness\, and in adherence to the guidelines specified in AIGA’s Code of Conduct\, which you can find here: AIGA Code of Conduct \n \nTerms of Participation Agreement\nBy registering and attending/participating in this event\, you grant AIGA Orlando permission to capture photo/audio/video of the event and the right to use any image\, photograph\, voice\, or likeness\, without limitation\, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media from this event will become the property of AIGA Orlando. Media may be displayed\, distributed\, or used by AIGA Orlando for any purpose. \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors Adobe\, Sonny’s BBQ\, LURE\, and Native Screen Print Co!
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