Workshops

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#HACC 2025 Workshops

HACC 2025 Workshop Recordings and Links

Project Management Fundamentals


This workshop explores some of the fundamentals of project management, including project planning, execution, etc. Additionally, it covers the basics of a project which consists of the following elements: project charter, scope, plan, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and communication strategy. The workshop will also highlight some of the benefits of effective project management such as change management and resources optimization.

 

Instructor: Ruthie Griffin
Director of Enterprise Architecture & Planning

 

 

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Code Smart, Stay Safe: Secure Coding Basics

In today’s digital world, secure coding is more important than ever. This interactive workshop introduces students to real-world cyber-attacks caused by insecure code and equips them with best practices to write safer, more reliable software. Through hands-on activities, attendees will explore common coding vulnerabilities, learn how to protect user data, and engage in discussions about security during software development cycle. Whether you’re new to coding or building your first projects, this workshop helps you think like a cybersecurity pro from day one!

Workshop Objectives:

  • Understand the impact of insecure coding.
  • Identify common coding vulnerabilities.
  • Apply best practices to write secure code.
  • Discuss real-world examples of cyber-attacks.
  • Engage in interactive activities to practice secure coding concepts.

 

Instructor: Jiri Jirik

Jiri Jirik is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience across industry and academia. As the Director of the Education Pathway National Center (EPNC) – RING (Regions Investing in the Next Generation) at Moraine Valley Community College, he spearheads the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity curricula tailored for K-12 students, higher education, and adult learners. Jiri holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISA, and CASP. He earned an MBA with a specialization in Information Systems and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cyber Defense at Dakota State University.

 

 

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Introduction to Agentic AI

Get ready to unlock the future of intelligent systems! In this dynamic session, students will explore how AI agents can be tailored to perform specific tasks, or even work autonomously within complex environments—transforming everything from customer service to cloud automation. You will learn the foundational principles behind agentic behavior, decision-making frameworks, and the ethical considerations that come with empowering AI to act semi-independently. Students will walk away with a clear understanding of what makes agentic AI different, and why it is poised to reshape the digital landscape.

 

Instructor:  Brant Jones
Brant Jones is a seasoned technology leader with over a decade at Microsoft, currently serving as the Director of Cloud & AI Platforms for State & Local Government and Education customers. He brings deep expertise in cloud architecture and artificial intelligence, driving innovation and strategic growth in the era of AI. Prior to joining Microsoft, Brant started his career in the U.S. Air Force, and spent 20 years working in technology, serving in various capacities from programmer analyst to Chief Technology Officer.

 

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An Introduction to Agentic AI Development and Model Context Protocol

This presentation will explore how Model Context Protocol (MCP) streamlines the development of Agentic AI by serving as a standardized framework that connects AI agents to the tools and data they need. By simplifying custom integration workflows, MCP allows developers to concentrate on the core logic of their AI systems. This significantly reduces development time and complexity. Attendees will gain insights into how MCP supports the creation of scalable, adaptable, and resilient Agentic AI architectures— laying the foundation for autonomous AI across diverse real-world applications.

 

Presenter: Yifan Zhao
Yifan Zhao serves as the lead data scientist for the Data Science and AI team at eWorld Enterprise Solutions. In this role, he leverages data science and agentic AI advancements for various social benefits and child support efforts. These efforts help people thrive and prosper with the intelligence and efficiency improvement that AI brings into life. Before joining eWorld, Yifan worked as a senior data scientist at LexisNexis, where he mainly focused on the application of agentic AI in drafting law documents with RAG, intelligent handoff, and agentic drafting. Yifan received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University and his M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics from University of Houston.

 

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Vibe Coding with FireBase Studio

This workshop provides an introduction to Firebase Studio, a powerful tool for building and managing mobile and web applications. Participants will learn the fundamentals of using the platform to accelerate their development workflow. This session is designed for HACC participants who have great ideas and want to move quickly. FireBase gets you to prototype in minutes vs the months that it used to take.

 

 

Instructor: Divya Soni
With two decades of experience, I’ve guided clients across healthcare, hospitality, and financial services in modernizing their technology and transitioning to cloud-based solutions, specializing in application modernization. Prior to Google, I honed my expertise at IBM and Salesforce, bringing a wealth of diverse industry knowledge to my current role.

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Build an Innovative Q&A Interface Powered by Generative AI with Oracle APEX – Wednesday, October 8th, 4:00 – 5:00 PM –  via Zoom

Oracle APEX is the world’s most popular enterprise AI application platform that enables you to build scalable, secure web and mobile apps, with world-class features, that can be deployed anywhere – cloud or on premises. Join us in this workshop to discover how Generative AI, powered by large language models (LLMs), can supercharge your Oracle APEX applications. Watch a live demo of an innovative Q&A interface built with APEX, and see firsthand how AI can revolutionize user interactions and take application experiences to the next level.

 

 

Instructor: Ashwin Rao

Ashwin is a Principal Product Manager in the Oracle APEX product team, bringing over 13 years of experience in Oracle technologies. With a strong foundation in application development and solution design. Ashwin is actively involved in product management initiatives focused on enhancing the Oracle APEX user experience.

 

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Workshop Module (follow along with Ashwin)

Generative AI

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Getting Started with AI Coding Tools

The Workshop provided an overview of the most popular AI coding tools. Instructors will demo specific tools, share tips and walk through a few methods to help you build great software for your HACC project.  In this first hour, Instructors will share their experiences with AI coding and demo a few of their favorites. 

If you want to preview some of those tools, search online tutorials or videos for:

Aider
Cursor
Windsurf
Cline/Roo Code
Lovable.dev

In the second hour, they guided attendees through setting these tools up on their own computer, and let attendees try out a few brainstorming techniques to help get their ideas ready for AI coding. The team cover these tools:

Lovable (https://lovable.dev)

Cursor (https://cursor.com/)

Tempo Labs (https://www.tempo.new/)

Claude Code (https://www.claude.com/product/claude-code)

OpenAI Codex CLI  (https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli/)

Many of these options have a free tier, but because of lower performance and usage limits, we recommend using a paid account or API key, once you identify the tool that’s right for your HACC projects.

If you have questions for the Instructor please reach out to them on Slack at #p_torch

Instructors:

Kevin Mateo Lim

Kevin wears several techie hats, including ICS lecturer at Leeward CC, CEO of the non-profit Technology Outreach Hawai’i (hitorch.org), and founder of Hawai’i Tech Mentors (hawaiitechmentors.org). He has a computer science bachelor’s that’s so old it can order a beer. But the current explosion of new techniques and useful tools has sparked a new creative drive, to start producing software in his spare time. He focuses on building for fun and learning, creating applications that benefit his community and his family.

 

Cricket La Chica

Cricket owns a mobile app development company (Pixeloha) that specializes in creating apps for iPads and phones. His passion for technology carries over into the educational realm, where he is eager to share how AI can inspire and engage people.

 

 

Kevin Coyle

Kevin is a dad, data scientist, and data science educator. In his day job, he is responsible for creating AI engines and deep learning models, and teaching topics in coding and data.

 

 

HACC 2025 Interim Workshop 1 

 Design the Future: Mastering Human-Centered Innovation

Discover how Design Thinking is used to uncover real problems, innovate creatively, and build solutions with empathy.

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Leah Yoon is a User Experience Researcher and Strategist at IBM, where she helps teams design, build, and deliver impactful, human-centered solutions. Based in sunny Southern California, she spends her free time going on food adventures, watching movies, and sipping bubble tea

 

 

Lillian Lei is currently a manager IBM’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts for Academia in the US. Lillian’s journey atIBM began as a software developer, followed by impactful roles in enterprise support, expert labs, and Technology Sales. These experiences have shaped her approach to building strategic partnerships that drive innovation and social good in education. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is also passionate about wellness. Lillian iscurrently pursuing a Health and Life Coach Certification through the Health Coach Institute and enjoys sharing insights through writing and podcasting.

 

 

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IBM Skillsbuild Site

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HACC 2025 Interim Workshop 2 

Session 1: How to Pitch your Solution

Tips and best practices on how to present your solution on Judging Day!

Instructor: Danielle Cummings, Department of Defense, Researcher/Visiting Professor

Dr. Danielle Cummings is a Researcher and Visiting Professor for the Department of Defense where she uses and teaches Lean Startup methodology to help teams create mission impact at speed. Her research interests include multimodal interaction methods for increasing situational awareness in hazardous environments, culturally-centered pedagogy and human-centered cybersecurity.

 

 

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Session 2:  Securing Apps & Protecting Privacy

Tips on how to think about your securing and protecting your solutions.  This will be an interactive session!

Instructor: Jiri Jirik

Jiri Jirik is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience across industry and academia. As the Director of the Education Pathway National Center (EPNC) – RING (Regions Investing in the Next Generation) at Moraine Valley Community College, he spearheads the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity curricula tailored for K-12 students, higher education, and adult learners. Jiri holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISA, and CASP. He earned an MBA with a specialization in Information Systems and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cyber Defense at Dakota State University.

 

 

Interactive link so you can follow long:    https://jjirik77.github.io/sec_code/privacy.html

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Lots of Great Workshop Recordings & Decks from 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2020

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#HACC 2023 Workshops

#HACC2022 Workshops

#HACC2021 Workshops 

#HACC2020 Workshops 

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