7:30 AM | Check-in | |
8:00 AM | Opening | Welcome to DevFest on Campus @ Babeș-Bolyai edition! You are witnessing the first edition organised by our club, and hopefully not the last! We will begin our day with a short introduction by the club leads, Alexandra, Andrei and Victor. They will say a few words about the community, its short history (3 months) and optimistic future + details on Solution Challenge, Google's initiative for solving United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. |
8:10 AM | [Speaker Session] GPS on Android and Wearables by Dragoș Costea | Dragoș enjoys finding innovative solutions to challenging and ambiguous problems. His work ethic is driven by the belief that technology should help people live their best life.🤝
Dragoș will present "GPS on Android and wearables", and you can win a brand new Fitbit device if you participate in the quiz at the end!💻⌚ |
9:00 AM | Break | |
9:10 AM | [Speaker Session] Performance gotchas and best practices in Jetpack Compose by Vlad Negrea | Vlad has 8 years experience in developing native Android apps. He has worked with fast moving startups as well as large companies such as Fitbit (Google) where he currently works. He has experience as an entrepreneur, cofounding a technology company that was acquired 2 years ago by Fortech.
Vlad will present "Performance gotchas and best practices in Jetpack Compose", and you can win a Fitbit smartwatch if you participate in the quiz at the end! 🎁 |
10:00 AM | Lunch | You are invited to eat a delicious lunch at our buffet in the faculty's cafeteria (downstairs from the main hall). |
11:20 AM | [Speaker Session] Intro to Kubernetes for Engineers by Cosmin Rusu | Cosmin Rusu is a Lead Software Engineer & Founder @ Duty Ventures - Fast Software Developers for Startups.👨💻
Cosmin will present "Intro to Kubernetes for Engineers", and you can win awesome prizes if you participate in the quiz at the end! 🎁 |
11:20 AM | [Workshop] MediaPipe Magic: Taking AI out of the box by Maria-Magdalena Mărgineanu and Alexandra-Natalia Tudorescu | What if your body could light up with hundreds of glowing points in the dark? Well, with MediaPipe, it's already kind of possible. But how can you do magic with the light?🔮
Join us at the MediaPipe Magic workshop to explore the enchanting world of facial, hand, and body mapping. MediaPipe offers ready-to-use AI solutions, and in this hands-on session, you'll learn how to really play with it after getting it out of the box. Get ready to dive into fascinating applications and, by the end, create your first mini-project using this cutting-edge technology!💃🏻🕺🏽
This workshop is hosted by Maria-Magdalena Mărgineanu and Alexandra-Natalia Tudorescu.
Magda is a creative, empathic person who finds fascination in connecting with individuals and their stories. She is a puzzle enthusiast who enjoys solving complex problems and discovering challenging solutions. As a software developer, she views coding not merely as a technical task but as a medium to craft solutions that resonate with both functionality and usability.🧩
Alexandra is a HPC Master's student, a passionate volunteer and an enthusiast for trying different software projects. She expresses her creativity through writing, crafting, and as an answer to programming challenges. Alexandra enjoys playing in her free time and in her coding projects alike, and you'll be able to find one such example at the workshop!🎲 |
12:00 PM | Break | |
12:10 PM | [Speaker Session] Calendar to Analytics: Google Workspace Add-On, Google Cloud, and Looker Studio Integration by Jasper Duizendstra | A few words from Jasper:
"Hello, I’m Jasper Duizendstra, a seasoned cloud architect, international speaker, and enthusiastic traveller. With over a decade of deep-rooted experience in the Google platform, I have guided clients through the complex terrain of technology transitions, making me a trusted navigator in the cloud computing space. Since 2016, I’ve been recognized as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) specializing in Google Workspace. I am adept at offering guidance and leadership to global organizations, enabling them to harness the power of cloud computing to transform their operations. Further amplifying my contributions to this dynamic field, I’ve been a Cloud Innovator since 2021, providing innovative solutions to complex technology challenges. Currently, I operate as a freelance cloud architect from my home office located in the eastern part of the Netherlands. I leverage my extensive technical skills and experience to build remote bridges, enabling seamless collaboration across diverse cultures, technologies, and management levels. Through this, I help organizations navigate the digital transformation journey effectively, regardless of their geographical location." 🌐
Jasper will present "Calendar to Analytics: Google Workspace Add-On, Google Cloud, and Looker Studio Integration", and you can win awesome prizes if you participate in the quiz at the end!🎁 |
12:10 PM | [Workshop] Take off with Flutter: A beginner's guide by Darius Călugăr | Embark on a thrilling Flutter journey at DevFest, where we'll guide you through the fundamentals and advanced techniques of Flutter development. 📱💻
👉 Part 1: Introduction to Flutter
Dive into the basics of Flutter, explore its intuitive framework, and understand the essentials of building beautiful, natively compiled applications.
👉 Part 2: Mastering State Management in Flutter
Unlock the secrets of effective state management in Flutter! From common patterns to exploring powerful packages, this hands-on session will elevate your Flutter skills.
This workshop will be hosted by Darius Călugăr. Darius is an early Flutter adopter who likes exploring the latest technologies and tackling complex challenges. With a wealth of experience in various aspects of Flutter development, including IoT, e-commerce, and game development, he is eager to share his knowledge and insights with the GDSC community.📱 |
1:00 PM | Break | |
1:00 PM | [Workshop] GO guess the word by Andrei-Robert Alexandrescu and Armand Morariu | 🚀 Unleash the Power of Go! Join our exciting Golang Workshop at DevFest and elevate your programming skills to new heights! 🎮🔒
In this hands-on session, you will embark on a thrilling coding adventure using parallel mechanisms in Go, including channels, threads, and coroutines. 🔄💡 But here's the twist – it's not just another workshop; it's a game! 🎲🤖
Challenge yourself and your peers to a password guessing game that will put your newfound Golang knowledge to the test. 🕵️♂️💻 Who will crack the code first? What secrets will you unveil? Join us on December 10th at FSEGA for an unforgettable coding experience and the chance to level up your Golang expertise!
This workshop is hosted by Armand Morariu and Andrei-Robert Alexandrescu.
Armand is a Software Engineer at Snyk where he’s using Go to build tools that help developers create secure software
Andrei is a MSc student at Babeș-Bolyai university, studying Applied Computational Intelligence. He is passionate about computer vision, AI and ... Go. He gained valuable experience this Summer as a software engineer intern at Google, where he used Go in his day-to-day work to build awesome functionalities. Besides being a student, he currently works as a research assistant in the field of image generation for autonomous driving.🏎️ |
1:10 PM | [Speaker Session] Flutter & IoT: Mastering Sensor Integration by Alex Bordei | Alex Bordei is a full-stack developer with a decade of experience in creating custom solutions for web, API, and mobile development. His expertise and dedication have earned him recognition as a respected authority within the technology industry. Having spoken at over 30 IT conferences, Alex has covered a wide range of topics, including IoT and DIY IoT projects, virtual assistants, web and mobile development, and security. His presentations at events such as WordCamp Europe, Codecamp, DevFest Romania, and DevTalks Romania have inspired and educated attendees on the latest trends and best practices in the tech industry. In addition to speaking at conferences, Alex has been an active volunteer and organizer for various communities’ including WordCamp Europe events, further demonstrating his dedication to the tech community. He is currently the organizer of the Flutter Bucharest Meetup and was previously involved in organizing the Flutter Romania Meetup. Alex’s enthusiasm for technology extends to the Internet of Things (IoT), where he explores new opportunities for innovation and connectivity. He is also passionate about music and upcycling, finding creative ways to merge his interests and contribute to a more sustainable future. With a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for all things tech, Alex Bordei is an engaging and insightful speaker who is sure to inspire audiences at any event.💡
Alex will present "🌐 Flutter & IoT: Mastering Sensor Integration 📲🔌", and you can win awesome prizes if you participate in the quiz at the end!🎁 |
1:50 PM | Networking Session | You are invited to discuss and interact with others. We are a friendly community of developers, passionate about technology, so let's make valuable connections! |
2:15 PM | "We asked 100 developers" - Quiz Game with prizes | If you ever wanted to participate in Family Feud (Ro: "Ce spun românii?"), this is your chance! We prepared a special version of the game for you where we asked 100 developers about various facets of the developer life. Don't miss out on the chance to show your "programmer-culture" knowledge in a fun game. |
2:45 PM | Closing and Giveaway Winners Announcement | |