After spending considerable time as a hackathon judge, I found myself on the other side of the table as a participant. Stepping back into the arena was a humbling experience, highlighting just how rapidly the tech landscape evolves.
With my teammates expertly handling infrastructure and databases, I focused on leveraging Generative AI. This involved diving deep into Jupyter Notebook and Python, utilizing APIs and prompts to develop scripts, audio, visuals, and multimedia compositions. It was a challenging yet rewarding process that culminated in our team receiving the Innovator award.
Following this, I was unexpectedly tasked with managing a simulated incident centered around PII and Data Residency. This experience further emphasized the critical importance of understanding and addressing data privacy and compliance. Our team’s collective effort in navigating this challenge led to another successful outcome. The whole team got beanies!
This hackathon served as a powerful reminder of the value of continuous learning, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have participated and for the valuable insights gained.
M.Y. Lessons Learnt 