GDSC UWC

Wishing our UWC Community a warm welcome to the first semester of 2022! We hope that you are productive, peaceful and persistent as you work towards your dreams. You are capable of achieving all your wildest dreams 💛📚

Registration is officially open for Hash Code, Google’s team-based programming competition! 🥳

On 24 February 2022, developers around the world will team up to test their coding skills and have some fun.

Here’s what you need to know about Hash Code 2022. For more information and in-depth rules, visit the link in our bio!

Connect with GDSC UWC on Discord! Link in bio 👩🏽‍💻💛

Get your team and get creating, the 2022 Solution Challenge is here! 🥳🧑🏽‍💻

University students are invited to build solutions using Google technology that support the UN's Sustainable
Development Goals.

With exciting prizes, the opportunity to change the world and grow as a developer, who wouldn’t want to enter!?

Click the link in our bio for more information!

Today is the day, GDSC Fam! We can’t wait to see you at 12:00 PM (SAST) for our ! Check out our programme for the course of events today. Be there, or be square 😉

Want to learn about different Google technologies and their capabilities? Then join us on Monday, 29 November 2021, at 12:00 PM (SAST) for our Google Showcase!

We’re thrilled to announce our third guest speaker, Jonathan Hart! 🥳👨🏽‍💻

Jono is a graduate from the University of Cape Town, who now works in a Growth role at The Delta, one of South Africa's leading technology startups. During his time at university he ran the UCT GDSC, and has since supported GDSCs around the world as an alumnus. He enjoys speaking about tech, leadership, building communities, data science, and enacting change in Africa, and has had speaking opportunities in six countries to date. In his free time he loves reading, gaming, and learning Japanese.

You do not want to miss out. RSVP at the link in our bio today 🥳

Want to learn about different Google technologies and their capabilities? Then join us on Monday, 29 November 2021, at 12:00 PM (SAST) for our Google Showcase!

We’re thrilled to have brilliant guest speakers like Allela Eunice 👩🏽‍💻

"Allela Eunice is a software developer and community manager who is passionate about Android, Data Science, and other emerging technologies.

Over the years, she has engaged in various programs such as MobiGalz, Technovation Challenge, and Grace Hopper Celebration that aims at increasing the visibility of women in the tech space.

During her free time, she mentors, coaches, and aids her peers in coming up with innovative solutions to problems within the ecosystem.

Currently, she serves as the developer relations community manager at Google via Stratostaff for Sub Saharan Africa where she works towards increasing developer engagement with experts across the region. Her in-depth expertise in the developer community is a result of her previous volunteer experience as a lead community organizer for Kisumu, Kenya.

She is also a coach for the Digital Opportunities Trust Street Youth, which is a coordinated support network of youth in Africa and the Middle East who are responding to COVID-19 with needs-based interventions."

You do not want to miss out. RSVP at the link in our bio today and tell a friend! 🥳

Want to learn about different Google technologies and their capabilities? Then join us on Monday, 29 November 2021, at 12:00 PM (SAST) for our Google Showcase!

We’re thrilled to have amazing guest speakers like Aniedi Udo-Obong.

Aniedi is a talented go-getter, always bringing professionalism, creativity and optimism. An IT professional, Open Source Evangelist, JavaScript Developer and Product Manager, with 12 years practical experience working with startups in the Human Resources(Computer-Based Testing), Media(Online News Publishing), Finance(Mobile Money), Education, Logistics and Location-Based Services(Ride Sharing) industries, currently Program Manager, Developer Ecosystem (Sub-Saharan Africa) for Google.

You do not want to miss out. RSVP at the link in our bio today and tell a friend! 🥳

GDSC UWC is hosting our second event on 29 November 2021! Make sure you don’t miss out by following these quick and easy steps to RSVP 🧑🏽‍💻🌍🗓

GDSC UWC wishes everyone all the best for the upcoming exams! 💛📚💻

Meet Andile Masela, Technical Lead of GDSC UWC! 🧑🏽‍💻✨

“Hi, my name is Andile Masela a second-year computer science student at UWC. I am a currently learning to be a full stack web developer. My other interests include CyberSecurity and exploration of new technologies that could help solve world problems.”

Meet Nombulelo Bashe, Marketing Lead of GDSC UWC! 👩🏽‍💻✨

“My name is Nombulelo Bashe (she/her). I am passionate about law and social justice, so I have dedicated my life to pursuing it. My LLB degree is my weapon of choice. I believe that law and education should be accessible to everyone as these are the tools that will liberate, empower and transform our communities.

I hope that, through GDSC, we find unique ways to use technology to address and solve issues that plague communities.”

Meet Joseph Moganedi, Logistics Lead of GDSC UWC! 🧑🏽‍💻✨

“My name is Joseph Moganedi, a Computer Science student. I am self-motivated and goal-driven student. I am also an individual that believes in working smart, good communication and good time management.”

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." – Mahatma Gandhi

Meet Raphael, Co-lead of GDSC UWC! 🧑🏽‍💻✨

“Aspiring computer engineer, artist and physicist. I am always actively challenging myself to try new things in the technology world. I am currently studying computer science and physics at the University of the Western Cape, and I hope to study in Cambridge someday!”

Meet Jessica Randall, Lead of GDSC UWC! 👩🏽‍💻✨

“I am currently doing my honours at the University of the Western Cape. I am interested in solving diverse problems in different fields using Mathematics and various technologies. My interests include exploration of new technologies and how they could be used to solve the world’s greatest problems.

I enjoy reading about scientific discoveries and watching documentaries. I value leadership and aspire to lead to the best of my ability. My interests include big data, game development, app development and artificial intelligence.”

Meet Mr Henny, Supervisor of GDSC UWC! 🧑🏽‍💻

“Mr. Andre Henney obtained his M.Sc from the University of the Western Cape focussing on Embedded Systems. He is currently completing his PhD with UWC, working as part of the BANG research group, focusing on ICT solutions for the Deaf community using mobile phones.

His current research interest is ICT4D, IoT, Networking and Cyber Security and the interworking of these fields. He currently holds the position of lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, University of the Western Cape.

Prior to joining UWC as a Chief Officer, he was employed at the South African Post Office Trust Centre as a systems engineer.”