Session 1 

How to Contribute to Open Source Contribution - Fred Harper

Participating in an open-source project can be intimidating, even for experienced developers. You might ask yourself questions like ‘Where should I start? Do I have the skill set to provide valuable input? 

Open source is part of every developer's life these days: if it's not from your own, a library or framework you are probably using has some open building pieces. Still, it's a minimal part of our community that participate, so I want to help people understand the many ways they can start to be a contributor today, right after the talk. The secret sauce? It's not just about code. I'll base this on my experience working on OSS projects and for OSS companies.

Contributing to a project in the open is often scary. I want to demystify this, lower down the barrier to entry and give some tips on how to start and be one of our technology heroes. Yes, the title is cheesy, but I guess those titles work: we all clicked on that article someone shared on Facebook!

Session 2

AI Tools & Techniques for Daily Productivity for Technical Management - Shally Garg

In the modern workplace, AI is rapidly transforming how teams handle communication, reporting, and productivity tasks. One of the most practical applications is the use of AI to summarize long meeting transcripts or email threads, allowing teams to quickly grasp key points and action items without sifting through pages of content. This streamlines communication and ensures important information isn't missed. Additionally, AI-powered assistants can significantly reduce the time spent on writing by drafting status updates, or technical documentation outlines—tasks that are often time-consuming but essential to team operations.

Moreover, AI tools are making data analysis, search and visualization more accessible, enabling teams to gain insights from project or performance data or various documentation sources. This democratization of data empowers managers and team members to make data-informed decisions quickly.

Finally, AI can assist in enhancing presentations by generating slide concepts, refining written content, creating workflow diagrams and ensuring the message is clear and engaging. Whether preparing for a stakeholder meeting or internal update, these tools can elevate the quality and impact of presentations with minimal effort.

Together, these AI applications not only save time but also enhance clarity, creativity, and decision-making across various aspects of team and SDLC management.

This presentation will walk through use cases in detail, showcasing how AI can be effectively integrated into everyday team and project management.