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With today’s emerging technologies, businesses are booming. But as more companies continue to thrive and expand, they are acquiring more locations and employees, which need a robust and secure IT infrastructure to support it all.

#LatinaGeeks is proud to partner with Cox Communications — together we present an enriching virtual opportunity for Latinas who want to learn cloud computing. Cloud computing is the delivery of computing resources and services over the internet. Cloud computing enables businesses, small and large, to run more efficiently. Some cloud providers include Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and the Google Cloud Platform. Each of these providers is responsible for the physical hardware needed for your work while you only pay for the resources you need. All of this helps lower operating costs and allows for scale as your business grows and changes. According to an analysis of Indeed job data, employer demand for cloud computing roles, including infrastructure, security, architecture, and engineering, rose almost 33% in the last three years. But job seeker interest in these positions, which has risen almost 108% in the same period, still falls short of meeting demand. Most cloud-related job search and posting activity relate to the biggest cloud providers: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform, with related keyword searches jumping 223% in the last three years. Job listings for positions relating to the major providers increased by 101% in the same time This multi-series webinar will highlight the value and demonstrate the power of cloud computing for beginners. A person in ANY job field can benefit from this knowledge as cloud computing is a fast-growing niche. With the world relying on tech so heavily as we progress, this is a skill that will supplement and benefit your tech career. In part one of the two-part webinar, we will cover: Cloud computing fundamentals such as discussing the multiple cloud models and defining cloud services The difference between the public cloud, private cloud, and a hybrid Exploring and defining cloud services such as IaaS, PaaS and SaaS – we’ll discuss how these differ and when they’re used Live demo of a Microsoft cloud computing service No experience required to attend the workshop, as this is an intro-level session. Instructors and Presenters   Paula Zamudio, Public Affairs Manager at Cox Communications – Presenter Samantha Huerta, Customer Engineer at Microsoft – Instructor This will be a live session, be prepared to participate, and ask our instructors questions. Recommendations and Requirements  All #LatinaGeeks members will receive an email before the event to join the link on the browser to access the webcast.   Recommended browsers: For the best experience, please use one of these browsers Edge, New Chromium Edge, and Chrome.  Must be a #LatinaGeeks member to access the webinar. Registration is free, sign up here (LINK).  Information for part two of this webinar will be announced at a later date. You do not have to attend part one — though it is highly recommended — to attend part two. Sponsor Cox Communications  Twitter: @coxcalifornia | FB/IG: @coxcommunications  Future Sponsorships  Are you interested in sponsoring a future workshop event or webinar? Please contact Lala Castro at lala@latinageeks.org or complete our corporate sponsor form here.  Want to support our #LatinaGeeks mission? Become a volunteer or donate to one of our causes. 

Samantha is natural born problem solver. She loves tackling problems head-on and providing exciting outcomes to those she is serving. Her passions for problem solving, technology, and knowledge sharing lead her to her current role as a Premier Field Engineer for Microsoft. She has been recognized as an industry expert in Application Lifecycle Management, DevOps and Azure Development. She is always looking for new ways to support others and grow in her learning. As of late she has begun taking on projects which focus on finding and reporting critical data insights around application development for some of the country’s top companies and organizations. Samantha was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and is the oldest of 4 children. She graduated from Duke University in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Certificate in Information Science and Studies, and a Minor in Education. Through critically examining her experience as a Latina in technology during her undergraduate studies, Samantha became passionate about diversifying the tech industry. She conducted research around integrating key computer science and problem solving concepts into the core K-12 curriculum, served as a Summer Immersion Program Teacher for Girls Who Code, and continues to volunteer her time to speak to folks of all ages who are interested in technology. In her pursuit of continuous learning and giving back to her community, Samantha found #LatinaGeeks. She is excited and honored to serve as the Los Angeles Chapter President and hopes to bring amazing experiences and opportunities to our members!

#LatinaGeeks Orange County Chapter Located in Southern California, our Orange County Chapter launched in 2017. Our amazing team of volunteers have led the organization with hands-on workshops, such as coding, cloud computing, Microsoft Azure, social media marketing and more. Our amazing partners in Orange County are Microsoft, California State University, Fullerton Extension and Ford. Sorry, no event available currently. Please check back later.UPCOMING EVENTS PAST EVENTS 12EMBRACE YOUR INNER GEEK. JOIN OUR #LATINAGEEKS COMMUNITY.Become a Member

#LatinaGeeks is proud to partner with Microsoft. Together we present an awesome opportunity for Latinas who want to learn how to build and maintain their personal brand on LinkedIn. This workshop aims to help participants create a thorough and engaging LinkedIn profile while learning strategies to build their personal brand on LinkedIn. By the end of the workshop, participants will have been exposed to the key elements of an effective profile and to several strategies to build their personal brand. Learn how LinkedIn can work for you. Be prepared to learn hands-on tips with this interactive session. This workshop will focus on crafting a compelling profile, learning how to leverage your network, and tuning the LinkedIn feed to help you see content that matters to you. You will learn how to publish on LinkedIn, tap into your creative self and make your profile rock! You will learn to craft a stunning summary to tell the story of your accomplishments, projects, and skills. Get ready to complete your LinkedIn Profile and you will even stun yourself of your awesomeness. Instructors Rae Hoyt Manager, Content Production – Technology Video Library, LinkedIn Learning Rae Hoyt is a lifelong learner and educator. She works for LinkedIn as a Manager of Content Production for the Technology library of LinkedIn Learning. She leads a team of 6 producers who partner with subject matter experts to create incredible learning content at scale. Rae is an active member of AAUW (the American Association of University Women) and a fierce advocate for women’s equity. She’s volunteers with numerous student and professional organizations to share knowledge, empower individuals, and fortify communities. Sal Rosales, Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft – Sal is a Sr. Premier Field Engineer based in San Diego, California. He has been with Microsoft for 7 years. Sal has been recognized as a highly-skilled expert on Office 365, focusing on SharePoint, Flow, PowerApps, and OneDrive for Business. He frequently conducts community outreach workshops to under-represented communities. In his free time, he enjoys working out for half-marathons and triathlons. Participating in these events not only offers a change of pace from work but also helps spur his growth mindset of jumping out of his comfort zone. ******************************** How to prepare • Bring your laptop and power cord • Both PCs and Macs are OK, no tablets ***** Have access to your existing Linkedin profile in preparation for this workshop. Wi-Fi access will be provided. In order to avoid class interruptions and stay on schedule, DOORS WILL CLOSE AT 10:30 a.m. We do not accept walk-ins. Thank you for understanding. Networking session (2 to 3 P.M.) By popular demand, we have added an additional hour for Networking after the workshop! Meet new friends who share the same geeky passion as you. Stay after the workshop to chat with the instructor and other attendees while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Breakfast Light breakfast will be provided. Lunch Lunch is sponsored by Microsoft and provided by Gran Sol Catering. Networking Bites and refreshments provided by Truly and Sabor a Baja Location 9255 Towne Centre Dr Ste. 400, San Diego, CA 92121 Parking Parking […]

Microsoft Training for Users, Developers, and IT Professionals The first-ever SharePoint & Office 365 community event in Ensenada on October 12, 2019! If you are a SharePoint Administrator, Developer or User of Office 365 Technologies this is for you. SharePoint Saturday is a free community event for IT Professionals and power users. Our co-founder, Lala Castro of #LatinaGeeks will be presenting a session on ” Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media”. Other topics include: Office 365 & SharePoint Biz Apps & Power Pack SharePoint Framework One Drive Office Users, Developers, Admins Microsoft Teams Cyber Security Join us on October 12, 8:30 am – 5 pm, light breakfast & lunch will be provided at CETYs Ensenada Campus. Register early to reserve your seat! Speakers are MVPs, Regional Directors, MCTs & Volunteers from across Mexico and USA The Agenda will include multiple tracks of both Spanish and English speakers on SharePoint from Office 365 101 beginner level topics, to DevOps, SPFx, Introduction to Teams, & Power Platform. Register FREE Online* Speakers and Sessions + More Send Lala a message if you’re attending to coordinate a #LatinaGeeks Meetup!  

#LatinaGeeks is proud to partner with Microsoft, together we present an awesome opportunity for Latinas who want to learn about cloud computing. Cloud Computing is the fastest growing niche within Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. There are more than 20,000 job openings currently on LinkedIn and we want to introduce an introductory hands-on workshop that could possibly change your life and future. Uses of cloud computing: You’re probably using cloud computing right now, even if you don’t realize it. If you use an online service to send an email, edit documents, watch movies or TV, listen to music, play games, or store pictures and other files, it’s likely that cloud computing is making it all possible behind the scenes. The first cloud computing services are barely a decade old, but already a variety of organizations—from tiny startups to global corporations, government agencies to non-profits—are embracing the technology for all sorts of reasons. Here are a few of the things you can do with the cloud: Create new apps and services Store, back up and recover data Host websites and blogs Stream audio and video Deliver software on demand Analyze data for patterns and make predictions No experience required to attend the workshop, as this is an intro-level session. Instructor: Sarah Guthals, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft How to prepare: • Bring your laptop and power cord • Both PCs and Macs are OK, no tablets In order to avoid class interruptions and stay on schedule, DOORS WILL CLOSE AT 10:30 a.m. exactly. Thank you for understanding. NETWORKING SESSION (2 P.M. – 3 P.M.) By popular demand, we have added an additional hour for Networking after the workshop! Meet new friends who share the same geeky passion as you. Stay after the workshop to chat with the instructor and other attendees while enjoying mimosas and appetizers. SPONSORS Microsoft Interested in sponsoring? This is a unique chance to meet diverse engineers, entrepreneurs, college students and more! Contact us for more information: lala@latinageeks.com Interested in volunteering? We need volunteers to help make this an amazing event. Sign up to be a volunteer or sponsor: lala@latinageeks.com Location: Microsoft Office, Seattle This workshop is offered at a low fee of $20. NO REFUNDS. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Quotes from previous class: I loved it! As someone who didn’t even know what HTML, CSS, or JavaScript really even meant to begin with, this was an awesome intro to the subjects and got me more interested in coding! I learned a lot. I would not have been able to tell you 2 days ago what the aforementioned terms were. Thank you for making me more knowledgeable! I thought the event ran smoothly and was a big success. I told all my friends about it and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to learn another skill and open the door to possible new career paths. Thank you!! PARKING Parking available in structure, there is a fee to park. Accepts credit cards. FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Yes, the attendee must be over 18 years old. Must be over 21 to participate in networking events. What […]