Code & Community: The Synergy of Community Building and Task Automation

Friday 11:35 in Palladium

My planned outline for the talk is as follows:

Introduction: A brief overview of the project and its goals, focusing on community building and inclusivity within the Python ecosystem (3 minutes)
The Importance of Visibility: Explain the background of the project and why visibility is important (3 minutes)
Bot Architecture and Setup: A technical walkthrough of the bot, its architecture, and how it operates to extend the reach of community content on platforms like Mastodon or Bluesky (5 minutes)
Hands-On Demo: Task Automation with Google’s Gemini and GitHub Actions: A step-by-step guide to integrating Google’s Gemini and GitHub Actions for creating low-barrier, automated workflows tailored for community-building tasks (12 minutes)
Looking Ahead: Provide a forward-looking perspective (upcoming features of the project and future developments) (2 minutes)
Q&A and Buffer (5 minutes)

I hope that the talk will inspire more Pythonistas to automate their tasks, and also more PyLadies to share material publicly and make the public perception of experts in the field more diverse.

Cosima Meyer

Cosima Meyer is a data scientist with a strong focus on making machine learning models explainable and accessible. Passionate about trustworthy AI, she is committed to building systems that are not only technically robust but also transparent and ethical. As a Google's Women Techmakers Ambassador and an active member of PyLadies, Cosima is dedicated to fostering inclusive and collaborative communities, working to bridge the two groups and create spaces for knowledge-sharing and growth.

During her PhD studies at the University of Mannheim, Cosima discovered her enthusiasm for sharing knowledge through technical blog posts and developing open-source software. Her work reflects a blend of technical expertise and a passion for community building, inspiring others to explore, learn, and contribute to the fields of AI and data science.