Join us for the GDG Pwani Cloud Study Jam! Over the course of five weeks, this virtual program will guide you through the essentials of Google Cloud, from core fundamentals to advanced topics. Get hands-on experience with machine learning on Vertex AI, secure your APIs with Apigee X and Cloud Armor, and master data analytics using BigQuery. You'll also learn about critical infrastructure tools like Cloud Monitoring and IAM. Elevate your skills with practical, real-world knowledge in a fun, collaborative environment!

Session 1

• ​Core Concepts:

  • ​Big Data and Data Warehousing.

  • ​Using pre-trained Machine Learning models.

  • ​Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

  • ​Monitoring and observability.

• ​Key Services to Cover:

  • ​BigQuery: Google's serverless, highly scalable, and cost-effective data warehouse.

  • ​AI Platform APIs: Explore powerful, pre-trained models like the Vision AI or Natural Language AI APIs.

  • ​Cloud Monitoring & Logging: Gain insight into the performance, uptime, and health of your applications.

​(Optional Topic) Terraform: Introduce the concept of managing your Google Cloud resources using code.