In-Person Only
Global AI Bootcamp - Milwaukee
Thursday, 13 March 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 AM
CST
Location
ManpowerGroup HQ100 W Manpower Place
53212 Milwaukee
United States
Virtual Location
This is a In-Person Only event, please use the link below to join virtually.
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Global AI Milwaukee Bootcamp – Level Up Your AI Skills
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📅 Date: March 13, 2025 (IN PERSON ONLY)
📍 Location: ManpowerGroup | 100 W Manpower Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53212
⏰ Check-In: 8:30 AM | Sessions Start: 9:00 AM
What is the Global AI Bootcamp?
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The Global AI Bootcamp is a worldwide series of AI-focused workshops happening in March, designed to help developers, engineers, and AI professionals sharpen their skills in AI, machine learning, and automation.
The Milwaukee Chapter, hosted by New Resources Consulting (NRC), brings together some of the best AI minds in the U.S. for a full day of deep-dive technical sessions, hands-on learning, and interactive workshops. Special thanks to ManpowerGroup for graciously acting as our venue sponsor.
Who Should Attend?
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🎯 AI practitioners, developers, engineers, and IT technologists
🎯 Enterprise leaders looking to upskill their AI teams
🎯 Anyone eager to learn from Microsoft MVPs & AI experts
What Makes This Event Unique?
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🔹 Part of the Global AI Bootcamp series – One of many AI-focused workshops happening across the world
🔹 Four Microsoft MVPs as speakers – Recognized AI & tech leaders from across the U.S.
🔹 Skill-building focus – Designed for technologists at a beginner and intermediate level
🔹 Completely FREE
🔹 Interactive sessions – Bring your laptop and get hands-on with AI
🕗 Event Schedule:
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8:30 AM – Registration
9:00 AM – Welcome Message from New Resources Consulting
9:05 Bekir Atahan, Vice President of Data and AI Center of Excellence for ManpowerGroup
9:20 Julianna Javor of AI Co-Innovation Lab at UW Milwaukee
9:30 Keynote: Embracing New Skills and Responsibilities (Delivered Digitally)
Speakers: Scott Hanselman, Guido van Rossum, Jennifer Marsman, Sarah Bird
10:00 Lance Larsen: Getting Started with AI Agents
10:50 - 11:00 10-minute break
11:05 Min Maung: Exploring Cutting-Edge Models: LLMs, SLMs, Local Development & More
11:55 - 12:45 Lunch + Bio Break
12:45 A message from New Resources Consulting
1:00 Cameron Vetter: Going Deep into DeepSeek R1
1:55 Lwin Maung: Data Security for AI in the Enterprise
2:45 - 2:55 10-minute break
3:00 Travis Feirtag: Conquer "Feature Creep" with GitHub Copilot: Your New Dev Sidekick
3:50 - 4:15 Closing Remarks and Thank You from New Resources Consulting
PARKING INFORMATION: There is a small surface lot with limited spacing and metered parking in the vicinity. There is a secured parking garage with the 6th floor designated for our use, but please note that this garage LOCKS at 9:00 AM and visitors will not be able to access their vehicles until the event's conclusion.
Why Attend?
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✅ Access elite AI knowledge—free of charge
✅ Learn from four Microsoft MVPs & AI industry experts
✅ Engage in interactive, hands-on AI workshops
✅ Network with AI practitioners, developers, and enterprise leaders
How to Register:
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⚡ RSVP on Meetup and bring your laptop for the hands-on sessions!
Session Abstracts
Embracing New Skills and Responsibilities
Speakers:
Scott Hanselman, Guido van Rossum, Jennifer Marsman, Sarah Bird
Abstract:
In this years keynote, Roelant, Sammy, and Henk from the Global AI Community team up with well-known speakers like Scott Hanselman, Guido van Rossum, Jennifer Marsman, and Sarah Bird to talk about how AI is changing the game for developers. They explain how Python is a big deal in this shift and show off the latest cool stuff happening with AI agents. Throughout their chat, they stress how important it is for developers to pick up AI skills while also thinking about doing things ethically and responsibly. This straightforward discussion gives a clear picture of where AI is today and what it might mean for developers in the future.
Getting Started with AI Agents
Speakers:
Lance Larsen
Abstract:
Explore the fascinating world of AI agents with Azure! Dive into the innovative Azure AI Agent Service, where you’ll discover how these intelligent agents can transform processes and products. Learn about the diverse use cases, from automating customer support to enhancing decision-making processes. Understand why AI agents are essential for modern businesses, offering efficiency, scalability, and advanced problem-solving capabilities.
Exploring cutting-edge models: LLMs, SLMs, local development and more
Speakers:
Min Maung
Abstract:
Today, there are many Generative AI models to choose from: Large Language Models (LLMs), Small Language Models (SLMs), proprietary models, open models, models in the cloud, models on devices, text models, code models, image models, and multimodal models. In this session, we'll provide guidance to help you choose the right model to fit your needs, and tools you can use to evaluate and compare models for your specific tasks.
Going Deep into DeepSeek R1
Speakers:
Cameron Vetter
Abstract:
In this talk, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of DeepSeek R1, the first cutting-edge AI model that’s open source redefining what’s possible in natural language processing and machine learning.
We’ll start by unpacking the architecture and design principles behind DeepSeek R1, highlighting its innovative approach to handling both simple queries and deep reasoning tasks. You’ll learn about the model’s flexibility across different environments—whether you’re running it on the edge for low-latency applications, on a GPU-equipped machine for more complex tasks, or in the cloud with Azure for scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. You’ll discover how different quantization techniques and parameter sizes can impact the model’s performance and resource usage, and how to choose the right model for your specific use case.
But what’s a talk about AI without some hands-on examples? Through live demonstrations, we’ll compare the results of running DeepSeek R1 with various configurations, from lightweight versions for mobile apps to fully-loaded models for deep analytical tasks. We’ll walk through a series of prompts—ranging from simple questions to complex, multi-step reasoning challenges—to showcase the model’s capabilities.
Finally, we’ll explore how to integrate DeepSeek R1 into your applications. Using Azure as our host, we’ll demonstrate how to set up the model, connect it to your applications, and leverage its API for seamless interaction.
By the end, you’ll not only have a deeper appreciation for what makes DeepSeek R1 a standout model but also the practical knowledge to start using it in your own work. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a seasoned developer, or just curious about the future of machine learning, this session will leave you excited to go deep into DeepSeek R1.
We’ll start by unpacking the architecture and design principles behind DeepSeek R1, highlighting its innovative approach to handling both simple queries and deep reasoning tasks. You’ll learn about the model’s flexibility across different environments—whether you’re running it on the edge for low-latency applications, on a GPU-equipped machine for more complex tasks, or in the cloud with Azure for scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. You’ll discover how different quantization techniques and parameter sizes can impact the model’s performance and resource usage, and how to choose the right model for your specific use case.
But what’s a talk about AI without some hands-on examples? Through live demonstrations, we’ll compare the results of running DeepSeek R1 with various configurations, from lightweight versions for mobile apps to fully-loaded models for deep analytical tasks. We’ll walk through a series of prompts—ranging from simple questions to complex, multi-step reasoning challenges—to showcase the model’s capabilities.
Finally, we’ll explore how to integrate DeepSeek R1 into your applications. Using Azure as our host, we’ll demonstrate how to set up the model, connect it to your applications, and leverage its API for seamless interaction.
By the end, you’ll not only have a deeper appreciation for what makes DeepSeek R1 a standout model but also the practical knowledge to start using it in your own work. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a seasoned developer, or just curious about the future of machine learning, this session will leave you excited to go deep into DeepSeek R1.
Data Security for AI in the Enterprise
Speakers:
Lwin Maung
Abstract:
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, ensuring the security of data used in AI systems is paramount. This session, “Data Security for AI,” will delve into the critical aspects of protecting data throughout the AI lifecycle. Participants will gain insights into the unique challenges and best practices for securing data in AI applications, from data collection and storage to processing and deployment.
GitHub Advanced Security features are built directly into the development workflow, making them easy to use and giving developers the ability to catch potential security issues as early in the software development lifecycle as possible.
Learn how to prevent common security issues from being merged into your codebase, how to find and fix vulnerabilities faster with AI, and how to keep your dependencies updated via GitHub Advanced Security.
GitHub Advanced Security features are built directly into the development workflow, making them easy to use and giving developers the ability to catch potential security issues as early in the software development lifecycle as possible.
Learn how to prevent common security issues from being merged into your codebase, how to find and fix vulnerabilities faster with AI, and how to keep your dependencies updated via GitHub Advanced Security.
Conquer “Feature Creep” with GitHub Copilot: Your New Dev Sidekick
Speakers:
Travis Feirtag
Abstract:
Ever feel like you’re stuck on a perpetual treadmill of new features and never-ending “must-haves”? In today’s fast-paced tech world, it’s a classic case of feature creep—the more you deliver, the more everyone wants! What if you could call on a brilliant assistant to help you power through code, tame your to-do list, and wrestle that never-ending documentation into submission? Enter GitHub Copilot, your AI sidekick that lives right inside VS Code, ready to cut drudgery, boost productivity, and (finally) give you some breathing room.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Whether you’re drowning in feature requests or just sick of typing the same old lines, join us to see how GitHub Copilot can help you work smarter, not harder. If you’ve ever wished for a coding partner that never sleeps, complains, or hogs the coffee machine—this session is for you!
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Set Up GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Get started with Copilot so you can speed past repetitive tasks and focus on the creative parts of coding. - Brainstorm Project Solutions with Copilot Chat
Use the chat window, complete with custom variables and “chat participants,” to bounce ideas around and craft new features—without losing your sanity. - Refactor & Document Your Code Inline
Embrace a reprieve from documentation hell: let Copilot draft your comments and handle those tricky refactors. - Maximize Your Terminal Productivity
Say goodbye to typing out tedious commands by letting Copilot do the heavy lifting right from your editor’s terminal.
Whether you’re drowning in feature requests or just sick of typing the same old lines, join us to see how GitHub Copilot can help you work smarter, not harder. If you’ve ever wished for a coding partner that never sleeps, complains, or hogs the coffee machine—this session is for you!
Topics
Agentic AI LLMs SLMs Local Development DeepSeek R1 Data Security GitHub Copilot Enterprise Applications
Global AI Bootcamp 2025
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