workshop Archives - #LatinaGeeks™

Safe & Secure: Protecting Your Digital World

Mayra Martinez — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:54:46 +0000

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem; it affects your money, your privacy, and your daily life. This interactive, virtual workshop, open to all experience levels, gives you hands-on practice to spot real-world threats, test your defenses, and build cyber habits that stick. Come ready to engage, learn by doing, and connect with others online. What You Will Learn Real-Life Relevance: Explore how human error drives most breaches and what you can do to prevent becoming the weak link. How to Spot Scams: Practice identifying real vs. fake emails, links, and messages through interactive examples. Passwords Made Simple: Learn why password managers and multi-factor authentication are your best allies. Everyday Safety Tips: From social engineering to safe browsing, discover practical steps you can apply right away. Empowerment, Not Fear: Build confidence with tools, scenarios, and training that show anyone—tech background or not—can stay cyber safe. Join us virtually as we empower our community to take charge of their digital safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Meet Our Workshop Facilitators: Elizabeth Fernandez Technical Support Engineer Edgar Machado Inside Channel Account Manager Powered by:

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GenAI Brunch Workshop

Denyse Cardozo — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:13:20 +0000

Ready to level up your daily routines and workflows with the power of AI? Join us for an engaging and practical workshop designed specifically for Latinas looking to integrate General Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into their professional and personal lives. In this intermediate-level session, you’ll explore how GenAI can help automate repetitive tasks, boost productivity, and provide deep insights from complex data. Whether you’re managing a busy career, launching a business, or juggling it all, this workshop will give you the tools to work smarter, not harder. This workshop is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI tools and techniques that can enhance your workflow and elevate your lifestyle. And because we believe learning should be both empowering and enjoyable, we’re pairing this experience with a flavorful brunch, shared in true #LatinaGeeks comunidad style, where connection, culture, and growth come together. This event is opened to all! What You Will Learn: How to streamline everyday tasks and workflows using GenAI Techniques for extracting meaningful insights from data Ways to integrate AI into your schedule, communication, and creative process Tips to personalize and enhance your lifestyle with GenAI Ethical and strategic considerations to stay ahead of the curve Connect, learn, and brunch with fellow Latinas as we discover how to make AI a tool for empowerment. MEET OUR WORKSHOP FACILITATORS: Amy Carney Group Manager – Research and Service Design Betina de Gorordo Senior Manager – Service Design Ruta Gokhale Senior Product Designer Iryna Kysil Senior Service Designer Recommendations, Requirements, & Other Details: Must register via Eventbrite registration page. Must be 18+ to attend – allies welcome! All registered #LatinaGeeks attendees will receive an email before the event. 10 Community Support scholarships available at registration How to prepare: Bring your laptop and power cord. PCs, Macs, and tablets are OK. Wi-Fi access will be provided. We do not accept walk-ins. Doors close promptly at 10:00 AM! Thank you for understanding. Powered by:

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A Beginner’s Guide to AI + TACOS!

Denyse Cardozo — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:38:06 +0000

Join #LatinaGeeks & Microsoft for an enlightening journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). During this workshop, you’ll delve into the core principles and fundamentals that underpin AI technology. You’ll explore key concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing in a clear and accessible manner. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, you’ll gain invaluable insights into how AI is transforming industries and shaping our future. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of AI fundamentals and how they can be applied in various contexts. Whether you’re a newcomer curious about AI or a seasoned professional seeking to solidify your understanding, this session is designed to cater to all levels of expertise. Throughout the workshop, there will be opportunities for interactive discussions and questions to enhance understanding and engagement. Agenda 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Continental Breakfast & Networking 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Introduction to AI & Machine Learning 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Taco Bar & Networking 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Hands-On Avatar Creation *Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a #LatinaGeeks Certificate of Achievement. Meet our Speaker: Sal Rosales Technical Program Manager, Microsoft Azure What to Expect: Introduction to AI and Machine Learning Natural Language Processing (NLP): Techniques for enabling machines to understand and respond to human language. Avatar Creation: Step-by-step instructions on designing and programming an AI avatar. Certification: Upon workshop completion, participants will receive a #LatinaGeeks Certificate of Achievement. Recommendations and requirements: Must register via Eventbrite registration page. Must be 18+ to attend. All registered #LatinaGeeks attendees will receive an email before the event. How to prepare: Bring your laptop and power cord. Both PCs and Macs are OK, no tablets. Wi-Fi access will be provided. We do not accept walk-ins. Thank you for understanding. Powered By: #LatinaGeeks & Microsoft Venue host:

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Cybersecurity + AI Fundamentals with Microsoft

Alana Abbitt — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:53:21 +0000

Join #LatinaGeeks and Microsoft for a two-part workshop that will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of both cybersecurity fundamentals and generative AI prompt engineering techniques. In today’s boundaryless workplace, comprehensive security is essential, and the significance of understanding cybersecurity fundamentals cannot be overstated. As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats that target our digital infrastructure. Enabling 360-degree protection requires education and awareness to safeguard identities, data, and devices. Moreover, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has brought forth a new wave of possibilities and challenges, particularly in the realm of prompt engineering for AI models. By the end of this two-part workshop, participants will have gained a holistic understanding of cybersecurity essentials and the skills to effectively harness the power of generative AI through prompt engineering. The combination of these two topics provides a unique perspective on securing and leveraging technology in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Meet our Instructors: Brian Santacruz Cloud Solutions Architect @ Microsoft With over nine years of work experience in software engineering, cloud computing, and cyber security, Brian is a passionate and skilled Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, where he works with high-performance computing and Azure Defender for Cloud. He is also an active member of the OWASP Foundation, where he contributes to the Orange County Chapter. He has a Master of Science in Cyber Security from Colorado Technical University. He holds multiple certifications in Microsoft technologies, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Azure Security Engineer Associate. Raymond Nassar Principal Technical Program Manager @ Microsoft Raymond works directly with customers looking to leverage the latest technologies to address their toughest challenges & transform their industries using cloud-based solutions. Prior to working at Microsoft, Raymond spent over 11 years working as a Systems Engineer in the U.S. Defense & Space sector. He has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Based out of Los Angeles, CA; he enjoys the continuous journey of learning how to play the drums and raising a toddler. Agenda: 09:30 am – 10:00 am – Registration & Continental Breakfast 10:00 am – 10:15 am – Introductions from #LatinaGeeks and Microsoft Team 10:15 am – 12:00 pm – Part 1 of Workshop – Cyber Security Fundamentals 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm – Lunch (provided by #LatinaGeeks) 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Part 2 of Workshop – AI Fundamentals 02:00 pm – End Location: Microsoft Los Angeles Office 13031 W Jefferson Blvd UNIT 200, Los Angeles, CA 90094 Event Powered By: Follow us on Social: @LatinaGeeks [@MSDev (Twitter), @MSFTDev.US (FB) ] Sponsorship Inquiries: Are you interested in sponsoring a future workshop event or webinar? Please contact Denyse Cardozo at denyse@latinageeks.org or complete our corporate sponsor form here. Want to support our #LatinaGeeks mission? Become a volunteer or donate to one of our causes.

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#LatinaGeeks & Autodesk Present: Intro to Product Design with Tinkercad

Alana Abbitt — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:42:35 +0000

Join us for an engaging workshop and learn about Tinkercad! Learning software for Product Design has always had quite a learning curve. Tinkercad has created an experience that can introduce any non-professional into the world of design (electronics and 3D) and become the first step into a career in STEAM. This is also a great opportunity to learn a product that you can use with your kids at home and make them familiar with opportunities in STEAM from the very early years. Our Instructor: Guillermo Melantoni Director of Product Management and Head of Tinkercad Autodesk Guillermo has spent the last 16 years working as Product Manager on different products at Autodesk, including Fusion 360, Tinkercad, AutoCAD, the Autodesk Collections, Revit, 123D product line, and Meshmixer. As the Global Lead for Autodesk Latinx Network, he’s also passionate about increasing diversity in STEAM-related careers. Guillermo got a degree in Architecture in his home country Uruguay and became a professor and consultant before joining Autodesk in 2006. Prerequisites: Please visit www.tinkercad.com and create a free account before the workshop. Tinkercad works on any browser, although we recommend Chrome. The minimum screen size would be an iPad mini. Ideal experience on laptops, Chromebooks, or iPads (updates iOS). You can also download Tinkercad on Google Play and Apple Store for free. Event Powered By: Follow us on Social: @LatinaGeeks @autodesk

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Digital Marketing Essentials Workshop

Suzy Reyes — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:14:19 +0000

Join us for an interactive digital marketing workshop that will teach and introduce tools to appropriately measure and evaluate the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns that are designed to improve the experience of the consumer while also educating on new trends, as well as key opportunities for innovation. Attendees of the workshop will walk away with: – An understanding of the importance of a strong online presence and how it is achieved through strategic digital marketing practices – A comprehension of core digital marketing channels and how they are managed in a business setting – Tools to evaluate the performance of each marketing channel using e-commerce metrics – An understanding of how to interpret web analytics data critically and how to identify key takeaways to make actionable business decisions – A grasp on tangible tools to build a digital marketing strategy Meet our Speaker: Jennifer NeeleyInstructor, Digital MarketingUCSD Extended Studies Follow us on Twitter & IG: @LatinaGeeks EVENT POWERED BY:

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