06-06, 09:15–10:10 (Europe/Madrid), Auditorium
Beyond the excitement about the new generation of LLMs, AI is just an
ecosystem inside the wider tech-biome. We are going to revisit the
fundamentals to examine sensible AI projects and systems that can healthily
be integrated into the wider tech world.
As we marvel at the new features of generative AI and look forward to
what's coming next, it's crucial to revisit foundational questions: Why did
we start working on AI? What needs are we aiming to fulfil? Does AI serve
as an appropriate solution across its vast application spectrum? We will
explore the genesis and intent behind AI development, critically examining
its suitability and effectiveness in various scenarios. We'll also talk
about the prerequisites for leveraging AI wisely, emphasising the
importance of mindful engagement with this, perhaps, game-changing
technology.
Video: https://youtu.be/1NkZEQ8g6OU
General Python
Audience Level –Beginner
Hi there!
Nobody calls me Meritxell, except my mother when she's upset with me. Feel free to call me Meri or Txell; either works.
My professional journey began in the realms of Physics and Engineering, but I was captivated by programming. It has been a love affair for over a decade now, marked by the highs and lows of data projects—a blessing or a bane, depending on the day. I know you feel it too.
I've worked in various industries—banking, e-commerce, healthcare, and media—taking on roles in risk management, marketing, sales, and finance. Always in the technical side but with a focus on understanding the business aspect of things, which forced me to develop not just strong technical skills, but a robust capacity for extreme patience as well. Which I finally choose not to.
So in 2021, I took the plunge and co-founded my own company, and we're still riding that wave. (Yay!)
We didn't stop at data projects, our bread and butter. We ventured into creating desktop and web applications, primarily using Python for backend magic and JavaScript for frontend charm. That's when I met Django, which led me to this amazing congress.
Motivation has helped me just few times during my professional journey. Discipline and humor have been my true keys to keep alive, especially humor. Oh, and Stack Overflow, of course.