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Cloud Innovation Conference 2022

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.

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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.

Cloud Innovation

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

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

Sponsors

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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.

Please bring a valid student ID and a completed Mason COVID health check form.

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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