Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC), Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (FIKTI UMSU), together with Google Development Group Medan and Telkomsel, held a Tech Talk on Saturday (2/3) at the UMSU Auditorium on Jalan Muchtar Basri No. 3 Medan.
The workshop entitled “Web, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning In The Future” featured three speakers who are experts in their fields: Sandhika Gali, a content creator, programmer, and lecturer at Pasuruan University Bandung (UNPAS); Sastra Nababan, a Mekari Software Engineering; and Fahmi Gozali, from GTM Mobile Segment Sumaterra. The speakers were followed by hundreds of students from various universities in North Sumatra.
The Dean of FIKTI UMSU, Dr. Al-Khowarizmi, S.Kom., M.Kom, when opening the activity, said that this was the second time Fikti had hosted the activity. “The collaboration of GDG and GDSC Fikti UMSU, we know that in the era of data inaccuracy, we need accuracy. If it used to be computerized, now it is computational. We hope that from this activity, we will no longer just be users but makers of AI applications, “said the Dean.
In the presentation session, Sandhika Gali, a content creator with hundreds of thousands of followers, programmer and lecturer at Pasuruan University Bandung shared tips for success and opportunities in the web world. He summarized it in the material entitled “Everyone can be a web developer”.
“I can say that being a web developer, the salary is already quite large and balanced for now. The average in Indonesia is 7 million per month, and flexible work anywhere. Learning resources are also abundant on various platforms,” said Sandhika.
According to her, in the era of technology, the use of websites is very important, thus providing an excellent opportunity to become a web developer. He also said that a web developer can become a freelancer, online courses, and digital products that can generate profits.
Not only does Sastra Nababan Software Engineering Mekari offer tips for success in the web field, but in his material entitled ‘Smell like AI spirit,’ he also states that the development of AI will be increasingly rapid and help humans.
“According to Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google Deepmind, AI exists because if it can make machines smarter, it can provide a better life for humans. For example, the role of AI is constructive for developing vaccines in Covid-19,” he said.
He also practiced using AI using one of Google’s products, Gemmini, “With the existence of AI, life will be better, but it can also be bad, so don’t be late to follow its development and don’t be denial.” He concluded the presentation session.
Finally, Fahmi Rojali from Telkomsel said that he was very open and supported this activity. “We are open to students whose fashion is here. Let’s join and become part of Telkomsel. Success for UMSU,” he said.
In addition to the tech talk workshop, an MoA was also signed between FIKTI UMSU and Google Developer Groups (GDG) Medan. This event was supported by By.U, diodinglab, Mexsious, and Exabytes.