Simone de Gijt
OpenValue Amsterdam, Kotlin & Java Software Developer
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Simone is a 32 year old scuba dive fanatic, who loves to dance, sing and go on adventures. She lives in Amsterdam and is currently working for OpenValue Amsterdam, for who she's a Java and Kotlin software developer consultant.
In her own time she volunteers as an educator on high schools about gender diversity and sexuality. Her passion, next to programming, is to make the world a little kinder.
She loves to be in a group, mingle, collaborate, talk and explain. But she wouldn’t want to work without the excitement and satisfaction she feels when developing a new feature. She's defined by the combination: social but nerdy!
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WireUp! Take learning a step further
In this talk, you will get insights in how you can organize your own long term memory. Which will help you retrieve information and improve later on. We’ll discuss proven learning intervals and content structures that help enhance long-term memory retention. You’ll learn how to create a personalized system for organizing information that works best for you.
We’ll also look at how to set up a learning environment that boosts focus and keeps you in a state of flow, which is essential for engaging deeply with new material. This includes practical tips on using time management and planning techniques to make the most of your learning experiences.
In the fast-paced world of software development, being able to quickly absorb and apply knowledge is crucial. By sharing these strategies, we aim to help you not only improve your own learning but also support others in their educational journeys. Overall, this talk will highlight the importance of critical thinking and adaptable learning strategies.
## Slides
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/wired_2-0_learning-environment_rabobank_10092024-pptx/271696077
## Previous talks
- ArnhemJUG 24/10/2024
- AmsterdamJUG 09/07/2024 - https://youtu.be/DmcZBcrJQkc
- JCON 16/05/2024
Wired! How your brain learns new (programming) languages
How much do you know about the computer that you are? The computer we call “our brain”? And do you sometimes struggle with learning the new programming languages or the features of a new Java version (let’s say Java 23)? Yes?! In that case, this talk is something for you!
In this talk we’ll look at learning a new language from a Linguistic and Neurological perspective, while at the same time looking at how we can apply this in the IT setting we work in. At the end of this talk you will know how your brain stores new information and how that information can be retrieved and used. Next to that you will be given some practical tips and tricks on how to improve your own learning curve and how to help others support others who are in the process of learning.
As a previous speech-and-language therapist I would like to give you a better understanding of how we learn languages and how this knowledge can help us in the never-ending changing world of software development!
## Slides
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/wiredvoxxeddayscern22012024wired-c983/265612258
## Previous talks
- Voxxed CERN 23/01/2024
- DevoxxBE 5/10/2023: https://youtu.be/02fshpG90Hg
- Rabobank 27/6/2023
- Joy of Coding 23/6/2023
- DDD-Europe 9/6/2023
- DevoxxUK 11/5/2023
- DevNexus 6/4/2023
- Javaland 22/3/2023
- Voxxed Days Cluj 6/10/2022 – In Romania I had the honor to perform this talk as an opening Keynote. https://youtu.be/uasrDxyViGs
wAIred! Learn with(out) AI
In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we learn. This talk will explore how we can use AI tools to enhance our learning experiences. We will try out some AI tools that can help with planning, practicing, researching etc.
But as we embrace these new technologies, we must also ask ourselves: Are we becoming less capable of thinking for ourselves? Do these tools make us smarter, or do they risk dulling our critical thinking skills? This talk will encourage us to think critically about the role of AI in our education. Together, we will discover how to use AI to support our learning journey while still developing our ability to think critically.
## Slides
To give an impression (these slides are subject to change):
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/wired_2-0_openvalue_devoxxbelgium_11102024-pptx/272341300
## Previous talks
- Devoxx Belgium 11/10/2024: https://youtu.be/vAbGZuQAX9c?si=CHtD7sVNQDBTFUtQ
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