Lilian Quek

SQL Saturday Singapore | 26th August 2017 | Microsoft Singapore SQLSaturday is one of the most highly anticipated free one-day training event of the year, bringing over 200+ data platform professionals together annually to connect, share, and learn about the latest technologies and services about SQL Server, Business Intelligence and Analytics, through a series of extensive strategic and technical presentations delivered by some of the best speakers and sponsors from the SQL Industry across the globe. The event will be held on August 26th from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM at Microsoft Singapore. For session information and to register, visit the SQLSATURDAY 646 website. Seating is limited and we recommend that you register early. Let your friends and colleagues know about the event, too or share on social media with #SQLSat646. Here’s a quick summary of what you can expect from SQLSaturday 2017: ...

Modern Application Development with Microsoft Azure August 2nd, 2017 | 0900 – 1730 (Registration begins at 8:30) Microsoft Singapore Level 21, Auditorium One Marina Boulevard Singapore 018989 The developer community is extremely important to Microsoft. The tools and methodologies developers use in their day-to-day work defines their efficiency and ability to deliver. At Microsoft, we aim to walk alongside developers and provide them with the right tools and empower them with relevant skillsets. Learn Microsoft’s holistic strategy for you, the developers of today; and see how our tools and services can remove blockers so you can focus on innovating and making what’s next. Set out with us on a journey of discovery through our compelling developer story. Agenda: Registration URL: https://www.microsoftevents.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x2253325517b

June 24th: CodingGirlsSummit is an inaugural regional event to bring female tech leaders, founders and enthusiasts in Southeast Asia together for a day of sharing, learning and networking. This is a local initiative where they strive to eliminate and lower barriers to entry for ladies from all walks of life who have no or little knowledge in technology but are interested to hone their tech skills. Microsoft is proud to partner with CodingGirls for this year’s event and we would like to thank Michelle Simmons and Utkarsha Singh for taking time off their busy schedules to speak at this event, reaching out to more than 300 attendees. Michelle Simmons, General Manager, SEA New Markets, Microsoft Asia Pacific who joined the distinguished panel of speakers in the First panel of discussion on ‘Closing the Confidence Gap Practical Advice and Where to Begin (the Next Big Idea?)’ which included female leaders from IBM, Google, Spotify and ThoughtWorks. Utkarsha Singh, Technical Evangelist, DX, Microsoft Singapore for sharing her thoughts on Careers in Tech for women in the ‘Career Spotlight: All you want to know about my Technie job’. For a recap of the event, visit ...

The Largest Cross Platform Xamarin Conference of the year! MonkeyFest - Global Xamarin Summit Singapore 2017 is the largest Cross Platform Xamarin Dev conference, and is the meeting place for Cross platform Developers, Software Architects, DevOps, Technical Project Managers, Project Owners from around the world to learn about and exchange experience of Xamarin and related Cross Platform Development Technologies. Expect an avalanche of goodness about the latest and best of the cross platform development world, cloud computing and .Net universe set within an idyllic location with a festival atmosphere. The event will take place over 2 days with 4 tracks in Singapore on 22/23 September 2017 at Microsoft Singapore. Get your tickets now! MonkeyFest - Global Xamarin Summit is a 2 days event on the 22 and 23 of September 2017, with sessions, workshops, demos and exhibitors. The Daily Event Ticket includes access to the event, refreshments, food and MonkeyFest swag. The 22 September evening Party includes party access, food and 1 drink. For more information, visit https://www.monkeyfest.io/

You’re invited to join Microsoft APAC’s first Cloud Tech Summit on 28th June. In a Cloud first and Mobile first world, both business and technology leaders need to embrace disruptive innovations for a sustainable competitive advantage Join us for this virtual summit as leaders from UEM Edgenta, Downer Group, PACT, Snowden Group and more come together to share their experiences on how they leveraged innovative technologies such as AI & machine learning, IoT and Big data to accelerate their digital transformation. This inaugural summit brings you 5 tracks on how Azure can help you stay ahead. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– ...

Closing the Confidence Gap - Practical Advice and Where to Begin Catch Michelle Simmons, General Manager, Southeast Asia New Market, Microsoft Asia Pacific as she participates as a panel speaker at the CodingGirls Day on June 24****th. The panelists will discuss the opportunities in tech field for women and share their personal journey of advancement. The following speakers have been confirmed: 1. Michelle Simmons (General Manager, SEA New Markets at Microsoft APAC) 2. Susan Jain (CMO at IBM) 3. Sunita Kaur (Managing Director at Spotify) 4. Virginia Cha (Adjunct Professor at Entrepreneurship INSEAD & NUS) 5. Nopparat Yokubon (AUNZ/SEA Lead, App Developer Sales at Google) Moderator for this panel is Arnaud Bonzom, Director of Corporate Innovation at 500 Startups CodingGirls Day is an inaugural regional event to bring female tech leaders, founders and enthusiasts in Southeast Asia together for a day of sharing, learning and networking. RSVP now at CodingGirls Day!

Thursday 25 May 2017 from 5.45pm Impact Hub Singapore 128 Prinsep Street, #01-01, S(188655) Discover amazing products, meet and learn from amazing and inspiring stories from local and global entrepreneurs! Join us for this first edition of Startup&Angels in Singapore, at Impact Hub! A Sneak Peek at the SPEAKERS’ List Julien Crochet, VP Sales @ AB Tasty AB Tasty is an AB Testing solution and one of the most innovative and fastest growing companies in the web industry in Europe, with six offices in New York, Paris, Madrid, Sydney, London and Cologne and soon Singapore! Mike Eksteen, VP Chief Digital Officer @ Chubb Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. Mayur Singh, Founder @ Coopita ...

Experience firsthand how the Imagine Cup 2017 Finals shares insights, fuels innovation and drives global impact On April 10th, Microsoft Singapore will be holding the Imagine Cup 2017 Finals and we would like to invite all Institutions to assist us in marking this occasion. Imagine Cup 2017 – Passion, Creativity & Knowledge of Technology Imagine Cup is a global competition that empowers the next generation of computer science students to team up and use their creativity, passion and knowledge of technology to create applications that shape how we live, work and play. Every year, tens of thousands of students from across the globe compete for cash, travel, prizes and for the honor of taking home the Imagine Cup! The final 6 competitor teams are selected from the 67 proposals received from various institutions who will be showcasing their projects ranging from Internet of Things (IoT) to cloud and machine learning. Each team will have 10 minutes to showcase their projects that will not only make a difference in the world, but spark a momentum to create new careers, business innovation and deliver fresh energy on the path to sustainable social enterprises. Do join us on April 10th to experience how students are turning ideas into actions over a day of competition, collaboration and celebration. ...

Community Leaders Meetup is an initiative driven by DX Corp in collaboration with DX Singapore as part of our extended efforts to build and strengthen relationships with the influencers which include Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and Community leaders (community influencers from IT Industries). March 13th. Hosted by Community Program Manager So Young Lee in partnership with Audience Marketing Lead Lilian Quek, we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our Singapore MVPs, Community Leaders and team members from Microsoft Singapore and Korea for their great support to our March series of “Community Leaders Meetup!” Attendees: ...

Mission Mars Challenge! Commissioned under the top-secret space project, our first human team had set foot months ago. This mission on the red planet begun with the quest to establish civilization by creating our first outpost on an extraterrestrial body. Not so long ago, the mission control lost contact with the crew, and we are gathering the best of mankind to help save this mission. In this rescue mission, you will learn to create a bot using an open source framework and tools. You will be given access to our code repositories and other technical resources. We have 3 mission and 2 code challenge to solve in order to bring the Mars mission back on track. We need you! Be the first to crack the problems and rescue the compromised mission! Your bounty awaits! Receive your mission briefing at the control centre after checking-in at the FOSS Asia Summit! How to enter: ...