2024 DMV Tech Meetup at Lake Fairfax

Date: Sep 28th, 2019

Time: 1:30PM – 5:00PM EST

Location: University of North America Room 1015 12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA

Presenter: Dr. David Dong, Diana Liu

We are honored to have David Dong and Diana Liu this time! Dr. Dong is a senior consultant and currently working for Freddie Mac. He will discuss the advanced Shiny app development in industry. Diana Liu is a lead data scientist from Gallup and will share her extraordinary experience in deep learning algorithms.

 

Dr. David Dong, Shiny App Senior Consultant working for Freddie Mac

David has been developing advanced Shiny apps for academia and enterprise users for many years. He believes Shiny can be a powerful tool to facilitate communicating and reporting across the enterprise by interactive data visualization. Combining R as backend and web tech as front end, vast potential possibilities can be achieved.

Presentation Topic:

  • Introduction to Advanced Shiny App Development Using Real-World Cases
  • General introduction to Shiny app, including positioning, capability and limitation
  • Customizing User Interface (UI) with html, CSS and JavaScript
  • Reactive Programming in Shiny

 

Diana Liu, Lead Data Scientist at Gallup, Inc.

Diana has been working at Gallup for over 7 years. She has extensive experience in a variety of data analytics subjects, including survey, sampling, big data and deep learning. Diana is very passionate about Recommender Systems, which are extensively used in e-Commerce, including Amazon, Netflix, and Pandora for customized products recommendation.

Presentation Topic:

  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: from algorithms to applications
  • Comprehensive discussion of the state-of-art recommendation algorithms and applications
  • Introduction to major challenges including recommendation engines, architectures, user retention, etc.
  • Evaluation of recommendation algorithms using public data

 

Agenda:

1:30 – 2:00      Networking

2:00 – 3:00      Shiny by Dr. David Dong

3:00 – 4:00      Recommender System by Diana Liu

4:00 – 4:30      Q & A

4:30 – 5:00      Networking

Date: Sep 28th, 2019

Time: 1:30PM – 5:00PM EST

Location: University of North America Room 1015 12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA

Presenter: Dr. David Dong, Diana Liu

We are honored to have David Dong and Diana Liu this time! Dr. Dong is a senior consultant and currently working for Freddie Mac. He will discuss the advanced Shiny app development in industry. Diana Liu is a lead data scientist from Gallup and will share her extraordinary experience in deep learning algorithms.

 

Dr. David Dong, Shiny App Senior Consultant working for Freddie Mac

David has been developing advanced Shiny apps for academia and enterprise users for many years. He believes Shiny can be a powerful tool to facilitate communicating and reporting across the enterprise by interactive data visualization. Combining R as backend and web tech as front end, vast potential possibilities can be achieved.

Presentation Topic:

  • Introduction to Advanced Shiny App Development Using Real-World Cases
  • General introduction to Shiny app, including positioning, capability and limitation
  • Customizing User Interface (UI) with html, CSS and JavaScript
  • Reactive Programming in Shiny

 

Diana Liu, Lead Data Scientist at Gallup, Inc.

Diana has been working at Gallup for over 7 years. She has extensive experience in a variety of data analytics subjects, including survey, sampling, big data and deep learning. Diana is very passionate about Recommender Systems, which are extensively used in e-Commerce, including Amazon, Netflix, and Pandora for customized products recommendation.

Presentation Topic:

  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: from algorithms to applications
  • Comprehensive discussion of the state-of-art recommendation algorithms and applications
  • Introduction to major challenges including recommendation engines, architectures, user retention, etc.
  • Evaluation of recommendation algorithms using public data

 

Agenda:

1:30 – 2:00      Networking

2:00 – 3:00      Shiny by Dr. David Dong

3:00 – 4:00      Recommender System by Diana Liu

4:00 – 4:30      Q & A

4:30 – 5:00      Networking

Event Report: 2024 DMV Tech Meetup at Lake Fairfax Park
Date: May 2024
Location: Lake Fairfax Park, Virginia
Hosted by: CADSEA
Blog Posted by: Jiexin, Lan

  • Overview

This past May, the DMV Tech Meetup unfolded with great enthusiasm at the scenic Lake Fairfax Park in Virginia. The event drew a lively crowd of professionals from the IT and technology sectors, creating an invigorating environment for learning and networking.

  • Participants

The meetup featured a diverse group of attendees, including 121 industry veterans, newcomers, and recruiting managers from various companies. This blend of experience and new talent sparked dynamic discussions and valuable exchanges of ideas.

 

  • Highlights

Expert Panels: Several industry leaders shared insights into current and future tech trends.

Networking Opportunities: Attendees expanded their professional networks with fruitful discussions on various topics.

Career Advancement: Recruiters provided advice on career growth and opportunities within the tech industry.

  • Successes

The collective enthusiasm and participation of all attendees were key to the success of the event. The exchange of knowledge and experiences not only provided immediate value but also set the stage for ongoing collaboration and community building.

  • Looking Forward

Building on the success of the in-person meetup, preparations are underway for the next online event. This will feature a broader array of speakers and provide even more opportunities for professional growth and interaction.

  • Stay Connected

For updates on upcoming events and more information, follow our webpage. We look forward to welcoming you to future gatherings and continuing to foster a vibrant tech community in the DMV area.

We are excited to see what the future holds and hope to see you at our next event. Until then, keep innovating and connecting!

Event Report: 2024 DMV Tech Meetup at Lake Fairfax Park
Date: May 2024
Location: Lake Fairfax Park, Virginia
Hosted by: CADSEA
Blog Posted by: Jiexin, Lan

  • Overview

This past May, the DMV Tech Meetup unfolded with great enthusiasm at the scenic Lake Fairfax Park in Virginia. The event drew a lively crowd of professionals from the IT and technology sectors, creating an invigorating environment for learning and networking.

  • Participants

The meetup featured a diverse group of attendees, including 121 industry veterans, newcomers, and recruiting managers from various companies. This blend of experience and new talent sparked dynamic discussions and valuable exchanges of ideas.

 

  • Highlights

Expert Panels: Several industry leaders shared insights into current and future tech trends.

Networking Opportunities: Attendees expanded their professional networks with fruitful discussions on various topics.


Career Advancement: Recruiters provided advice on career growth and opportunities within the tech industry.

  • Successes


The collective enthusiasm and participation of all attendees were key to the success of the event. The exchange of knowledge and experiences not only provided immediate value but also set the stage for ongoing collaboration and community building.

  • Looking Forward


Building on the success of the in-person meetup, preparations are underway for the next online event. This will feature a broader array of speakers and provide even more opportunities for professional growth and interaction.

  • Stay Connected


For updates on upcoming events and more information, follow our webpage. We look forward to welcoming you to future gatherings and continuing to foster a vibrant tech community in the DMV area.

We are excited to see what the future holds and hope to see you at our next event. Until then, keep innovating and connecting!