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▶Mentoring Matters! Please help us to spread the word about the ACS Canberra Mentoring Program. We are calling ACS Canberra Members to become a mentor or mentee for the next round of the six-month ACS Canberra Mentoring Program (Aug 2024 - Jan 2025). *Application closes on 15 July 2024. We especially need more mentors. The mentoring relationship is a valuable learning and development partnership between someone with experience and someone who wants to learn. It is time to share your experience, listen, and understand how others can harness your expertise and experience, helping reduce risk, increase empathy, and share knowledge. Of course, respect is essential for both participants. Some feedback from our previous Program Mentors: ◾The opportunity to support professional women in their career.” ◾The ability to connect with more than just my mentee; we got to interact with everyone in the program multiple times. ◾Rochelle is very proactive and engaging and always provides me valuable inputs.” Some feedback from our previous Program Mentees: ◾I like your effort to manually match the participants. It’s a lot of work, but I’m always glad that I can be matched with great mentors. ◾The program helped me change my perspective and look further into my career. ◾The mentor you selected for me. Amanda was amazing! If you are interested in being a Mentor or Mentee, please complete the Mentoring Application form (Link below). Once we receive your application, you will be invited to participate in an information session for mentors or mentees before the program launches. 👉Submit your application now or contact Jenalle.Bushby@acs.org.au if you have any questions: https://lnkd.in/gkhQtyTh #ACSCanberraMentoring #MentoringMatters #ACSNewsfeed #ACSMembersHelpMembers

🌟 Calling all migrant spouses/partners with IT expertise in Australia! Are you a migrant spouse/partner skilled in IT but struggling to find the right opportunity Down Under? Introducing our exclusive Workshop Series tailored just for you! Starting the week of August 12th, join us for a transformative 6-week journey with one 2-hour session per week. Many migrant spouses/partners possess the skills Australia's ICT market demands but lack the network, guidance, and opportunities. Our workshop series aims to bridge this gap, equipping you with resources and connections crucial for success. 🔍 What to expect: Networking opportunities Industry insights Job search strategies Personalized guidance 📢 Please Note: This series is exclusively for migrant spouses/partners actively seeking IT roles in Australia. With only 25 slots available, act fast! Eligible participants will receive an email with further details to secure their spot. Don't miss out on this chance to accelerate your career in IT! 👉 Learn more about the workshop and fill out the eligibility form here: https://lnkd.in/gue2RQ6i #ITCareer #MigrantSupport #WorkshopSeries #Networking #JobSearch #AustraliaJobs #Migration #IT #ICT #ACS #Australia #ITJobs

📸✨ What a Night! Last Thursday, we had the incredible opportunity to host Dr. Alvy Ray Smith the co-founder of Pixar, at The Precinct for a deep dive into the world of computer graphics and animation. From his early days at the NYIT Computer Graphics Laboratory to his contributions to the technology behind beloved films like "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo," Alvy shared fascinating stories and insights that left us all inspired. Huge thanks to our QLD Branch team for making this event a success (special shoutout to Caitlin for stepping up as MC 🙌), to Hal Josephson for facilitating the Q&A, and to DELF OZ for powering the evening. Swipe to see highlights from the evening, including some great group shots, and our themed catering with RGBA fruit tarts! (alpha channel… iykyk) 📸 #PixelsToPixar #AlvyRaySmith #ComputerGraphics #Animation #TechEvent #Pixar #DELFoz #ThePrecinct #AustralianComputerSociety #ACSQueensland #ThankYou #Inspiration #BrisbaneEvents 📸Pictured in main image Alvy Ray Smith, ACS Queensland Branch > Hal Josephson, Angela Chen, Sharyn Mick, Holly Bretherton & Caitlin Hultgren.

🤝 As part of its partnership with the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC), Digital Profession, Emerging Talent Program, the ACS Canberra is pleased to present the third of its five Masterclass Series, “Cloud Technology in Government,” on 26 June 2024. A big shout out to our guest speakers, Paul Ashcroft and Stuart Thompson, for sharing their knowledge and insights with us. We are grateful to have learned about Cloud Technology from your presentation. At this Masterclass, ◾Paul Ashcroft, Master Principal Cloud Architect, Oracle who covered the key considerations for understanding the case for cloud, understanding single and multi-cloud options as well as optimising cloud adoption and certification and resourcing. ◾Stuart Thompson, Senior Manager, Solution Architecture for Healthcare and life Science Australia, Amazon Web Services (AWS), showed us how cloud technology is helping to accelerate this transition and innovation of digital services to enable citizen-centric services that benefit from improved security, support agile ways of working, speed, and reduced cost. 👉 Further learning/resources/certificates related to “Cloud Technology in Government” https://lnkd.in/gB9dEkAF ACS Learning Accelerator: ▶ACS Skill Benchmarks > Certifications: https://lnkd.in/gv4dYvsw ▶AWS Cloud Practitioner 2023: Deploying & Operating in the AWS Cloud: https://lnkd.in/gjcD-BeK ▶Oracle Cloud Free Tier - Build, test, and deploy applications on Oracle Cloud—for free: https://lnkd.in/gAf-JgJj As always, we appreciate our speakers' time for crafting and sharing their knowledge and insights with our members. Thanks also go to those who support us in sourcing and securing speakers for ACS events behind the scenes. Thank you! #ICT #CloudTechnology #Technology #Innovation

▶ Exciting News! Our July Branch Forum, in collaboration with IPSecure Australia is here, and it's extra special because it marks our inaugural event at our new premises. The discussion topic for our July branch forum focuses on: Navigating Modern ICT Leadership Challenges in a Complex and Uncertain World. We often hear about things like Cyber Security, Climate Change and other macro scale issues which impact our economy and society. ICT has become a critical foundation of so much we rely on, creating many opportunities, but bringing incredibly complex issues along with it. You'll hear from: >MC: Dr Rod Dilnutt FACS, Chair ACS Victoria >Panellist: Fi Slaven >Panellist: Sam MacKenzie AACS >Facilitator Stephen Zuluaga MACS Our panel of industry professionals will take a look at and propose some solutions to some of the modern and difficult challenges ICT leaders face around Australia. Join us at our new location for an intriguing session, followed by refreshments and networking! 🎉 > When: Tuesday 09 July | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM > Where: ACS Victoria, 555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 > REGISTER In Person: https://lnkd.in/gXKnhFf2 > REGISTER Virtual: https://lnkd.in/guN3ef9N #ipsecure_australia #ict #technology #futureoftechnology

👏Started in 2020, the Men of Business (MOB) Academy mission is to work with at risk youth to give them a positive future with an alternative pathway to a career. Most of the boys enter the trades and very few have the resources at home to develop their tech skills. MOB joined the ACS ICT GISP in 2022 and under founder Marco Renai (2024 Australian of the Year for Queensland), have welcomed the engagement from the southeast Queensland tech community, with considerable support from ACS members. ▶ In 2023 and 2024, MOB have been supported by ACS, employees, members and leaders including:  · Beau Tydd (past Qld BEC chair) · Mat Eames (past Gold Coast Chapter Chair, current Qld BEC Chair) · Paul Walters (current Gold Coast Chapter Chair) · David Rudduck, CEO of Solis (Australia) · Pablo Farias, CEO and Founder of Zenva Academy · Ann Stevens, Assoc. Lecturer at TAFE Qld and XR Consultant at Imagine Realities · Matthew Jorgensen, Education Pathways and Partnerships Manager at ACS MOB Head of Pathways, Nathan Antonik shared ‘Please never underestimate the impact you have had on these young men over a short amount of time.’ 👉For more information about ACS student-based programs contact Matthew at Matthew.Jorgensen@acs.org.au or follow the link https://lnkd.in/gDEeQy3X Image: Men of Business Head of Pathways Nathan Antonik with Tech Tester participants at Gilmour Space

👏 ACS Victoria raised a toast to the memories at 839 Collins St at our final branch forum, before we embark onto our new premises! On Tuesday, 11 June, we delved into the fascinating world of Quantum Computing and its implications for humanity and the world, featuring Prof. Sardar M.N. Islam, who is currently teaching at Victoria University and brings a humanistic perspective to his research, spanning computer science and beyond. Together with 100+ attendees, we explored the forefront of technological innovation and the mysteries of quantum mechanics, from cutting-edge applications to ethical considerations, this forum promises an enlightening journey into the future. As we bid farewell to this location with our final event, we're eagerly anticipating the excitement of hosting future events in our new premises from 01 July. Here's to beginning an exciting new chapter! 🆕 In the picture, left to right: Oliver Stenmark, Karl Reed FACS HLM ACS FIEAust HLM, Michael Tulip MACS CP, Anshul Aggarwal MACS, Dr Rod Dilnutt FACS FBCS CP, Prof. Professor Sardar M. N. Islam Ph. D., LL.B. (Law)., Manjusha Bhakta MACS. 👉 Visit the ACS events page to know more about the upcoming events https://lnkd.in/gGnVP5J

🎉Exciting News! Alvy Ray Smith, the co-founder of Pixar, is arriving in Australia today and will be speaking at the ACS Brisbane event this Thursday! Dr. Alvy Ray Smith is a pioneering figure in computer graphics, co-founding two startups- Pixar (later sold to Disney) and Altamira (acquired by Microsoft). Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear from a pioneering figure in computer graphics and animation. 📅 Date: Thursday 27 June 2024 ⏱ Time: 5pm - 7pm AEST 📍Venue: The Precinct (Stair Stadium), Fortitude Valley This is your last chance to register! Secure your spot now and be part of an inspiring session. 👉REGISTER now > https://lnkd.in/gTcspCT8 #ACS #ACSBrisbane #AlvyRaySmith #StairStadium #Pixar #TechEvent #Innovation #RegisterNow #Animation #ComputerGraphics #TechTalk

Last Friday, ACS attended the 80th anniversary gala of the Liberal Party in Sydney. ACS was represented by Senior members – Cindy Chung, NSW BEC Chair and Murali Sagi, Chair, ACS NSW Fellow Committee as well as our Corporate Affairs and Public Policy team. Our table was hosted by Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham – Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Opposition in Senate. ACS works closely with both major parties, attending the gala gave ACS the opportunity to speak with senior Shadow Ministers including Senator Birmingham, among many others, to discuss our policy ideas especially on AI and Cyber. Senator Birmingham thanked ACS for their sponsorship on the evening. Cindy and Murali were also able to meet with the Hon The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Leader of the Opposition and were able to have a conversation regarding ACS and how we can assist with policy development. We look forward to continuing to work with all sides of politics throughout 2024. #ICT #ICTSector #CyberSecurity #AI #PublicPolicy