Sharon Gur
Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft
Tel Aviv, Israel
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Sharon is a software engineer by trade and by passion. Code is her craft, and she enjoys clean, efficient code whether it’s in satellites or communication infrastructure. She is also passionate about Performance, Design & Architecture.
Sharon is a strong believer in the power of mentoring and co-leads a professional mentoring ring at Microsoft. She also co-manages "30 Hours," a program that promotes side-projects and volunteers with Baot, Israel's largest tech community for women in R&D.
Sharon is a perpetual student and exercises a true Growth Mindset with genuine curiosity and a willingness to learn, grow and expand her horizons. She doesn't only advocate for agility in work and life, but also practices dog agility with her cute Shetland Sheepdog.
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Unleashing the Power of Side-Projects - Challenges, Solutions and Sweet Rewards
Have you ever wanted to start a side-project but wondered: "How can I fit it into my already busy schedule?" or maybe, "how will I keep investing my time in something that may not yield results immediately?"
Side projects are a great way for individuals to pursue their interests and enhance their skills outside of their regular job or academic responsibilities. However, this is often a very intimidating endeavor. Luckily, there are strategies, techniques & hacks we can use to mitigate those challenges, which we will cover in this session. After this session, you will be able to start and (most importantly) complete your long desired side-project.
Sharon Gur, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft & Side-Projects’ mentor in Israel’s largest Technical Women in R&D Community, will walk you through the challenges you might encounter and the mitigation strategies that will help you achieve your very own side-project success.
Serverless Superpowers: Building Azure Functions with Cosmos DB Integration
Are you ready to harness the power of Azure Functions and revolutionize the way you build APIs?
In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a journey into the world of serverless computing, where you'll learn to create Azure Functions that seamlessly integrate with Cosmos DB, a globally distributed NoSQL and relational database. It's time to take your development skills to new heights as you unlock the secrets to building scalable, responsive, and data-driven applications.
During this action-packed workshop, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to transform your ideas into functional applications with ease. We will learn how to create the base to many backend infrastructures with ease. Imagine creating an Azure Function project, configuring an HTTP API endpoint, and effortlessly reading and writing objects to Cosmos DB—all in a short time!
Mastering Software Craftsmanship through Code Retreat
A full-day immersive workshop focused on mastering software craftsmanship through a series of coding exercises. The Code Retreat provides a safe environment for developers of all levels to enhance problem-solving skills, improve collaboration, and embrace continuous learning. Participants will engage in pair programming, time-boxed coding sessions, and retrospectives to refine their coding techniques, explore different programming paradigms, and foster a growth mindset. Emphasizing experimentation, there is no pressure for code delivery as participants prioritize learning over production. This workshop is suitable for developers at any level and aims to cultivate a community of masterful software craftsmen committed to excellence.
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