Ended[Workshop 1] Evaluate and Select Optimum FM for your GenAI Use CaseVincent OHWorkshops
Today, organizations have a wide range of FM options to power their generative AI applications. To achieve the right balance of accuracy and performance for their use case, organizations must continuously evaluate models and find the most optimum option based on their preferred metrics. In this hands-on workshop, you will: 1. Understand the importance of LLM evaluation for application builders 2. Explore the challenges and important considerations of holistic evaluation 3. Get hands-on with tools and techniques across human and automated evaluation 4. Learn how to optimize LLM-based solutions by selecting better models, prompt templates & inference configurations
Ended[Workshop 2] Getting Up and Going with Docker and ContainersAjeet RAINAWorkshops
Are you new to containers? If so, this workshop is for you! In this workshop, you’ll learn about the basics of containers, how to build container images, how to distribute them, and how to run them anywhere you have a container engine (in the cloud or on-prem)! Along the way, you’ll be introduced to various best practices to ensure your containers are small and secure, and enable you to develop and deploy applications quickly and at scale! Plus, you'll learn how to spin up mock cloud services locally within containers, enabling efficient and isolated testing without complex external setups.
Ended[Workshop 3] Data Privacy 101: Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Data Sharing and ExploitationJudy HONG, Syahri IKRAM, Anshu SINGH, James TEO, Nicole RENWorkshops
This workshop aims to educate users that face data privacy challenges on privacy technologies that they can potentially use. The workshop will cover a range of technologies from the most established (anonymisation) to the more advanced (e.g., synthetic data generation, homomorphic encryption, differential privacy). The workshop will cover basic theory, and available tools/ our experience with government use cases where possible. Workshop Agenda: • Introduction to Privacy Enhancing Technologies (30min) • Anonymisation: How to assess re-identification risk and LLM-based approaches for Free-Text Anonymisation (45min) • Break and Q&A (15min) • Synthetic Data Generation (1h) • Homomorphic Encryption and Searchable Symmetric Encryption (15min) • Q&A (15min)
Ended[Workshop 4] Adventures in Automated TestingMichael CHENGWorkshops
This workshop will take folks on a learning adventure of how software engineers in GovTech use Automated Testing in building high-quality software products for public good. Attendees will be introduced to the different layers of the Testing Pyramid and the tools that software engineers in GovTech use to support that layer of automated testing. Attendees will also be given a number of self-paced hands-on labs to have a taster on the different kind of testing tools available: 1. Creating a unit test. 2. Creating an integration test. 3. Creating an end-to-end test. 4. Using ChatGPT prompts to build something. 5. Building a Continuous Integration pipeline.
EndedRiding the Wave of GCC 2.0@Azure with ORCA Tech StackTerence Sangeet ANTHONY MOHANWorkshops
This is a hands-on workshop with the aim of helping attendees experience the agility and speed to deploy applications in GCC using the ORCA Tech Stack. The topics that will be covered are: - [INFO] A walk through of the microservices landing-zone design what is used to deploy most e-services workloads in GCC - [INFO] Navigation and familiarisation of the ORCA Innersource repository - [HANDS ON] Setting and explanation of the infrastructure and application runner - [HANDS ON] Microservices landing zone deployment - [DEMO] Deploying and testing with our integration app NeoN using our CI/CD Golden Path -[INFO] How you can contribute as a developer in ORCA for Azure and AWS
Ended[Workshop 6] Supercharging Design to CodeYanwen WANG, Chanelle HSUWorkshops
oin us for an immersive workshop on supercharging design to code. This session will explore how to streamline the design-to-development workflow using Dev Mode and Code Connect. Discover powerful features and best practices to bridge the gap between design and code, reducing friction and enhancing collaboration. Whether you're refining your handoff process or looking to level up your team's efficiency, this workshop offers the tools and insights to make it happen.
Ended[Workshop 7] Building Allyship in TechPauline GANWorkshops
In response to the growing need for inclusive environments in the tech industry, we propose a workshop dedicated to building allyship among tech professionals. This workshop aims to foster a culture of support and collaboration by educating participants on the importance of diversity and inclusion, understanding different perspectives, and providing practical strategies for effective allyship. By equipping attendees with the tools to recognize and challenge biases, advocate for marginalized groups, and promote equitable practices, we can create a more inclusive and innovative tech community. The workshop will feature interactive sessions and real-world scenarios to ensure participants leave with actionable insights and a commitment to driving positive change in their workplaces.
Ended[WOG Workshop 1] Build and Launch a Government Website Using Optical - For public officers onlySamantha WONG, Jaegar POONWorkshops
Need a product info page for your POC/POV? With Optical, anyone can quickly build a government-trusted and secure website. In this workshop, you will design, build, and publish a basic website. We will provide you with step-by-step instructions, tips and tools that enable you to create an attractive layout for your pages, organise your content and ensure that your site functions well before launching it to the public. No technical experience is required. For queries about this workshop, please email Stack@tech.gov.sg.
Ended[Workshop 8] Bringing IaC to an Engineering TeamDarryl SWWorkshops
This workshop provides engineers with practical guidance on implementing Infrastructure as Code practices within their teams, addressing challenges like remote state management, collaborative repository structures, testing, and cultural considerations when using Terraform.
Ended[Workshop 9] AI Agent Builder Workshop: Learn to Code an AI Agent from ScratchAkshata MOHANTYWorkshops
This comprehensive workshop covers a detailed code walkthrough of building an AI agent from scratch and deploying it to production. We'll cover key concepts like RAG, and explore the design process for agents, including planning, tool design, handling agent communication, memory, evaluation, testing and observability. Attendees will get hands-on experience with both code and no-code tools to build and deploy AI agents to production using open source frameworks like LangChain and Cloud Platform tools like Vertex AI.
Ended[Workshop 10] Mastering Web Performance: Speed Up Your Site in 2024Tamas PIROSWorkshops
In the fast-paced digital world, web performance has become a critical factor in delivering seamless user experiences and driving business success. This workshop equips you with essential strategies and techniques to optimise website and application performance, ensuring lightning-fast load times and responsive interactions across devices. From asset optimisation to performance monitoring and leveraging modern technologies, you will gain practical insights to enhance user satisfaction, boost conversions, and stay ahead of the competition. In this workshop, you will learn: - Modern optimisation techniques for the frontend - The ins and outs of Core Web Vitals and how to optimise for them - Performance measurement tools - Image and video optimisation at scale
Ended[Workshop 11] Catch It If You Can - Pit your Observability / SRE SkillsLIM Jie-HongWorkshops
Catch It If You Can is an immersive event to test and hone your skills in production operations. After a brief introduction to Elastic Observability, participants will troubleshoot live production issues in a realistic micro-service application using Elastic Observability.
Ended[Workshop 13] Zero Trust for DevSecOps: Secure Application DevelopmentJeremy JORROT, Edwin WONG, Claire LIMWorkshops
This workshop will cover two main topics: Topic 1: Introduction to the Zero Trust Security Model Description: Demonstrates how developers can integrate Zero Trust concepts into application development. Topic 2: Hands-on lab to explore Zero Tarust principles Description : How the principles can be applied to secure access to development environments, implement scalable and automated guardrails around the CI/CD pipeline, and leverage built-in security controls on developer-centric platforms.
Ended[Workshop 14] Explore the Power of AI across the Software Development LifecycleZane J. CHUAWorkshops
Last year was about everything AI. That interest is expected to only grow in 2024 as organizations look to innovate to meet rising customer needs. In the quest to build efficient, optimized workflows and stay ahead of competitors, organizations are looking for AI enhancements across the software development lifecycle. Join us as we delve into how we are leveraging advanced AI capabilities to enhance the workflows of developers, project managers, security and platform engineers in this workshop. We will explore our approach to Generative AI and provide hands-on experience with features such as Code Suggestions, and Summarize/Resolve this Vulnerability, etc.
Ended[WOG Workshop 2] Exploring the GoWhere Suite - For public officers onlyJoshua CHAN, Geraldine ENGWorkshops
Explore the GoWhere Suite and discover how it empowers government agencies to create, manage, and publish their own GoWhere sites with ease. In this interactive, hands-on session, you’ll work directly with DIYGoWhere and discover how it can enhance campaign awareness, engagement, and reach. For queries about this workshop, please email Stack@tech.gov.sg.
Vincent is the Senior Solutions Architect at the AWS Cloud Innovation Centre. He works with public sector customers across ASEAN, owning technical engagements and helping them design cloud solutions across various innovation projects. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in Singapore Management University (SMU), teaching computer science modules under School of Computer & Information Systems (SCIS). Prior to joining Amazon, he worked as Senior Principal Digital Architect at Accenture and Cloud Engineering Practice Lead at UST. He has also previously co-founded and managed a tech startup.
Ajeet is a Technology influencer & Community Evangelist. With over 17+ years of experience in Information Technology, he worked over diversified roles like Solution Architect, IT Consultant, System Engineering, Product Advisor, Independent Freelancer, Blogger, Growth Marketer & Developer Relations Manager
Judy is a Product Manager at GovTech’s Data Engineering Practice and Data Engineering and Data Infrastructure Products. There, she manages the Cloak anonymisation toolkit, and engages public agencies to drive the piloting and adoption of other Privacy-Enhancing Technologies. Prior to GovTech, she was at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) working on data policy and strategy, with a focus on promoting public-private data sharing.
Syahri is a Data Engineer at GovTech Singapore, where he has architected, developed, and productionised multiple whole-of-government data privacy products, including Cloak for Anonymisation, Mirage for Synthetic Data Generation, Maestro (Whole-of-Government MLOps) and enTRUST (Public-Private Data Sharing).
Anshu is a Research Engineer at GovTech’s Data Engineering Practice, working on the research and development of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies, with a current focus on synthetic data generation. Before that, she spent 2 years conducting AI research, specifically at the intersection of computer vision and privacy, at the NUS Centre for Research in Privacy Technologies (N-CRiPT). She earned her master’s degree in AI from NUS.
As a Data Engineer at GovTech Singapore, James focuses on leveraging GenAI for Knowledge Graphs and Data Privacy solutions within the Data Engineering Practice. His previous work empowers government agencies to safely collaborate and productionize Data and AI projects through secure data platforms like Maestro (Whole-of-Government MLOps) and enTRUST (Public-Private Data Sharing).
Nicole Ren is a Data Engineer at GovTech Singapore, where she focuses on developing solutions utilizing emerging Privacy Enhancing Technologies within the Data Privacy and Protection Capability Centre. Previously, she worked on transformative projects in VICA (Virtual Intelligent Chat Assistant), harnessing Large Language Models to create improved chat assistants.
Michael Cheng is a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with over 20 years of expertise in software engineering. He possesses a strong background in full-stack development, proficiently working with both front-end and back-end technologies. Michael's technical skills encompass JavaScript, Objective-C, Ruby on Rails and Go Lang, along with extensive knowledge of agile development methodologies such as TDD, BDD, Scrum, and Kanban. Additionally, he has successfully contributed to projects involving iOS development and Silverlight development in C#, showcasing his adaptability across different platforms. Moreover, Michael has acquired valuable experience in DevOps practices, specifically with Puppet and Ansible. Beyond his technical capabilities, Michael excels in leadership and management roles, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and conducting training sessions. With a focus on delivering high-quality web solutions, Michael Cheng is a versatile software engineer who consistently drives successful outcomes. Michael is a community builder, he founded the Singapore PHP User Group, co-founded the iOS Dev Scouts and is the organiser of PHPConf.Asia. He also runs Engineers.SG, a not-for-profit community initiative to document and archive the tech and startup scene in Singapore. His latest passion project is JuniorDevSG, a support group for junior developers in Singapore. Michael is currently a Principal Software Engineer with the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech). He is part of the team that is modernizing the Workpass e-Services at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Terence is a seasoned professional with experience leading a team in cloud platform engineering, dedicated to driving impactful initiatives that enhance organisational capabilities. With over 18 years of experience in technology across multiple domains such as tele-communications, education, not-for-profit and government, he has a proven track record of delivering value through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions. As the Head of Cloud Platform Engineering at HTX, he leads a team of talented engineers in supporting HTX's digital transformation goals for systems onboarding to GCC 2.0. His focus is on creating efficient workflows, fostering collaboration, and ensuring reliability and security in deploying cloud environments at speed and scale. Terence is known for his approachable demeanor and clear communication style. He engages audiences with practical insights and relatable examples, making complex concepts more accessible to everyone. Whether speaking to large crowds or facilitating small workshops, he fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages learning and growth.
Yanwen is an Enterprise Solutions Consultant at Figma, where he partners with established teams across Figma’s APAC organization to drive value within our customer base by showcasing how Figma accelerates digital product design and delivery, scaling technical sales efforts and owning customer IT and security relationships. Before joining Figma, Yanwen had more than 15 years of experience in developing, implementing and selling SaaS enterprise solutions in different industry verticals.
Chanelle is a Solutions Consultant at Figma, where she helps customers get the most value out of Figma. Based in Singapore, her mission is to bridge the gap between design and development, enabling seamless integration and improved workflows for design, developer and product teams. Before joining Figma, Chanelle delivered technical solutions in product analytics, helping organisations leverage data to better attract and retain users.
Pauline is a lawyer by training with a diverse background spanning education, entrepreneurship, and arts publishing. At Catalyse, Pauline specialises in writing workplace anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies tailored to the unique needs of each organisation, and in conducting investigations with a trauma-informed approach. Pauline is an experienced and engaging facilitator, regularly delivering workshops for a wide range of clients on topics such as managing professional boundaries, unconscious bias, allyship, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed investigations. Pauline volunteers with ReadAble, an organisation that aims to reduce social inequalities through literacy classes for children from less privileged backgrounds. She is a Board Member of Wild Rice, one of Singapore’s preeminent theatre companies.
Samantha is a Software Engineer by training, a Quality Engineer in her past life and a DevOps Engineer by necessity. She's currently learning to manage the multi-plane excitement that Optical brings. She enjoys challenges and loves running and a good puzzle.
Jaegar is a Software Engineer who’s always eager to learn and improve. With experience across various teams, he thrives on tackling new domains and finding smarter ways to build things. Outside of coding, Jaegar is constantly looking for ways to grow and become a better version of himself.
Darryl is a Senior DevOps Engineer and Engineering Lead at GovTech, where he drives innovation and efficiency in product development with a focus on cloud infrastructure and automation. As an engineer, he has introduced large-scale Terraform deployments, led technical transformations, and improved development velocity. He has guided multiple teams through IAC adoption, navigating common challenges and optimising workflows.
Akshata (iamaatoh) is a Cloud Architect specializing in data applications. She is the founder of Keis, a tech consultancy that helps enterprises evaluate the latest trends like AI, ML, and Web3 by leveraging cost-efficient cloud-native approaches. She has 9+ years of experience, having served as senior engineer and tech lead at Awen AI, NasAcademy, Rakuten Viki and NUS. Akshata is a self-taught developer and graduated from IIT Kharagpur in India in 2015 with a Bachelors in Architecture. Based in Singapore, Akshata co-organizes GDG Cloud SG and Practical Blockchain SG. She enjoys teaching and doing tech walkthroughs to encourage cross-domain collaborators and professionals.
Tamas is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies and a seasoned Developer Evangelist. He is a passionate advocate for modern web technologies, helping people understand and unlock the latest & greatest features of web development.
Jie-Hong, Lim - With a 15 year long dedication to driving 'Digital First, Securely' in the Singapore Public Sector, Jie-Hong worked and collaborated closely with public agencies digital and cybersecurity teams to adopt innovative technologies, advocating data and cybersecurity literacy. Today, Jie-Hong is collaborating with GovTech SGTS, StackOps team to uplift SRE and observability practices.
Jeremy Jorrot is Cloudflare’s SASE Specialist for ASEAN. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Cloudflare One (SASE) offering in the region. He brings along 10 years of experience and international exposure in the fields of Network and Security.
Edwin Wong is a Specialist Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare specializing in Zero Trust and focusing on the ASEAN market. With a deep expertise in guiding large enterprises through complex Zero Trust transformations, Edwin is adept at helping organizations transition from legacy systems to modern, secure architectures. Edwin plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing Zero Trust frameworks that address the unique challenges of the region, ensuring that enterprises can achieve robust security while maintaining agility and innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Claire Lim is a Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare, specializing in helping enterprises and public sector organizations tackle security, performance and connectivity challenges. Claire works closely with organizations to design scalable and resilient architectures, adopting best practices that not only improves their security posture but also fosters digital innovation.
Zane is a seasoned technology expert specializing in DevOps transformation and optimization. With a focus on driving results, they excel in automating infrastructure, enabling end to end software deployments, and driving faster, more reliable software applications/services. Adept at leading workshops, mentoring teams, and solving technical challenges, Zane consistently delivers impactful solutions that improve efficiency and reduce operational risks for clients.
Passionate product and project manager with experience in the tech and advertising industries. Skilled in leveraging data and user insights to drive strategic decisions, while fostering teamwork and stakeholder engagement. I work closely with the GoWhere team to develop and grow the product. Enjoys swimming in my free time.
With PMP and a product management background, I work well in agile environments, focusing on delivering product value. Appreciates great UX and enjoy learning new things. Currently on the lookout for opportunities to expand the adoption of GoWhere. Plays football to unwind.