Hi, I'm Michelle 👋
I'm the Microsoft Developer Engagment Lead in ANZ and I am focused building community, attracting more diverse people into STEM careers, elevating new voices and enabling the disadvantaged. I love coding with Python and Javascript - I build chatbots for fun. I mentor for SheCodes Australia, MusesCode JS, Nuevo Foundation, ABCN and Girls Programming Network. I run events, and I judge Hackathons. I am an Open Source Advocate. I am focused on Student and Data Science & AI Communities.
Technical Certifications
These are some of my Microsoft Certifications. Check out my training notes in my GitHub Certification Repositories. I'm not sure what I'm doing next, just need to find some time to focus and study! https://github.com/codess-aus
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Leadership Certifications
Everyone should try and do some courses on Accessibility, on Diversity, on Mentoring and Coaching and on Change if you can - I recommend each of these programs
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Storytelling and more
Here are some badges to celebrate the Marketing Courses I have undertaken
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Other Stuff
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☁️⚡ I work at Microsoft
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💻 I’m currently coding my way through FreeCodeCamp and Microsoft Learn
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🙋 I collaborate with Nuevo Foundation and She Codes Australia to make technology more inclusive
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I’m looking for help with improving my Open Source Contribution on Github -
👩 Pronouns: She/Her
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⚡ Fun fact: I have a golden Octocat given to me by my Github friend as thanks for my contribution to the tech community.
Talks
- TedxPerth: Where Have All The Girls Gone? | Video
- GDG Keynote: There's Always More Pie | Video
- Global AI Bootcamp: Has Your Puppy Joined the Dark Side? | Video
- DDDPerth 2021: Using Data Science to Peek Inside the Black Box | Video
- DDDPerth 2019: How to Raise a Robot Army over #100DaysofCode | Video
- NDC Oslo: Rise of the Tech Influencer - Small steps you can take to increase your reach | Video | Slides
- Latency Conf: Has Your Puppy Joined the Dark Side? | video
- DDDPerth 2021: Using Data Science to Take a Peek Inside the Black Box | video | Slides with notes
- Global AI Bootcamp 2022: Has Your Puppy Joined the Dark Side? (Live Coding Version, Spanish subtitles) | video | Slides | Code Deck | GitHub Repo
- DDDPerth 2018: Rise of the Tech Influencer | Video | Slides
- DevTalks Romania: Well Connected - Small Steps You Can Take To Increase Your Chances | Video | Slides
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