Cloud Innovation Conference 2022
- April 30, 2022
- Arlington, VA
2022
Cloud Innovation Conference
Join us to learn more about Cloud Computing for all skill levels! This conference will introduce students to cloud computing fundamentals and the cloud computing environments from the top cloud computing providers such as AWS Microsoft and Google.
About The Cloud Innovation Conference
The Cloud Innovation Conference is a student-led initiative hosted at George Mason University that provides college students and professionals with insight into today’s growing field of cloud computing. With the increase in globalization, students must understand the importance of cloud computing and the associated complexities, risks, opportunities, and achievements within it that affect their daily lives. Participants will immerse in the newly adopted tech culture and learn to use cloud computing tools such as AWS while networking with professionals in the field.
15 Sessions
5.5 Hours
Thought-Provoking
Great Networking
Event Schedule
AWS | Rebecca Allyn
NoVa Tech Council | Jennifer Taylor
AstraZeneca | Cloud Computing 101
AWS | Introduction to AWS
Microsoft | Introduction to Azure
Google | Introduction to Google Cloud
NTT Data Services | Validate Security of Cloud
AWS | Intro to DeepRacer
MedStar | Impact of Cloud on Healthcare Industry
Capital One | UpClose and Personal with Women in Fintech
SHPE & SWE Professional | Speed Networking
AWS | Mason Alumni who work in the Cloud
Salesforce | Build your career with Salesforce Industry Clouds
Microsoft | Resume Building
Google | Darryl E Peek
With over 300 members, we are open to all students (male and female), especially those majoring in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, or Math field. Each year, we hold numerous events ranging from resume-building workshops, professional development, company information sessions, social team building events, and sisterhood programs.
Our goal is to invest in women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) aims to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
Our Speakers
Rebecca Allyn
US Leader for Education to Workforce
Jennifer Taylor
President and CEO at Northern Virginia Technology Council
Robert Wenier
Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca
Adebimpe Daniells
P.E. Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services
Bishar Partovi
Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft
Brett Miller
Principal Architect at Google Cloud
Sushila Nair
VP, Security Services, NTT DATA Services NTT DATA, Inc.
Curtis Darst
Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Service
Nawar Shara
Director Center Biostatistics, Informatics and Data Science at MHRI
Rachel Bruns Johnston
Agile Delivery Program Lead and Problem Solver at Capital One
Jade Chu
Digital Customer Experience at Capital One
Suehaila Nabulsi
Agile Delivery and Program Manager at Capital One
Erin Ruppert
Senior Manager, Software Engineering at Capital One
Elias Aleman
Cloud Consultant for Amazon Web Services (Alum)
Alexandro Fuentelzas
Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (Alum)
Shruti Gupta
Software Development Amazon Web Services (Alum)
Danish Tanveer
Program Manager for Amazon Web Services (Alum)
Brian Coughlin
Distinguished Solutions Engineer at Salesforce
Darryl E Peek
Head of Federal Strategic Partnerships at Google
Our Speakers
Elias Aleman
George Mason University Alum
Brian Coughlin
Distinguished Solutions Engineer at Salesforce
Adebimpe Daniells
P.E. Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services
Curtis Darst
Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Service
Alexandro Fuentelzas
George Mason University Alum
Shruti Gupta
George Mason University Alum
Rachel Bruns Johnston
Agile Delivery Program Lead and Problem Solver at Capital One
Brett Miller
Principal Architect at Google Cloud
Suehaila Nabulsi
Agile Delivery and Program Manager at Capital One
Sushila Nair
VP, Security Services, NTT DATA Services NTT DATA, Inc.
Bishar Partovi
Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft
Darryl E Peak
Head of Federal Strategic Partnerships at Google
Erin Ruppert
Senior Manager, Software Engineering at Capital One
Nawar Shara
Director Center Biostatistics, Informatics and Data Science at MHRI
Danish Tanveer
George Mason University Alum
Jennifer Taylor
President and CEO at Northern Virginia Technology Council
Robert Wenier
Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca
Ardine Williams
Vice President, Workforce Development at Amazon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Only students who are currently enrolled at a college/university and recent graduates are eligible to attend. Must also be 18 years or older. All disciplines are welcome!
Nothing, YAY! Attending the Cloud Innovation Conference is free.
No, not at all! This conference is for students with any level of knowledge of cloud computing. Just come with an open mind to learn about cloud computing and its services provided by tech companies.
Yes, it is encouraged that you register before coming to the event. Registration is now open!
A Discord server is being made for questions and help before and during the event.
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