🚀 Have You Ever Heard About Hackathons? 🚀 Hackathons are vibrant, creative, and intense events where tech enthusiasts from various backgrounds come together to innovate, build, and showcase new solutions in a collaborative environment. These events, ranging from a day to a week, are a melting pot of ideas where developers, designers, and entrepreneurs push the boundaries of technology. 🤔 What Makes Hackathons Special? Collaboration: They bring together like-minded individuals to solve pressing problems or explore new technologies. Innovation: Participants have the freedom to experiment with cutting-edge tech, often leading to groundbreaking ideas. Learning: With workshops, mentorship, and peer interaction, the learning curve is steep but rewarding. Networking: They're a great way to meet industry experts, potential employers, and collaborators. 💡 Hackathons are not just about coding; they're about turning ideas into reality, learning in a high-paced environment, and making valuable connections. Whether you're a seasoned coder, a design thinker, or someone curious about tech, there's something in it for everyone. 🌐 Diving Into AI? Consider exploring AI-focused hackathons, where you can delve into artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, pushing the envelope of what's possible in tech. 🎉 Ready to Explore? Keep an eye out for upcoming hackathons that resonate with your interests or skills. These events are a fantastic way to challenge yourself, learn, and potentially kickstart your next big project or even your career in tech! #hackathon #innovation #technology #networking #learning #techcommunity

I am now a Headstarter Software Engineering fellow! I will be building 5 AI projects in 5 weeks and as my final project I will generate $1000 in revenue. The part I am most excited about this fellowship is I will be able to build my: 𝟭) 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 by using this opportunity to immerse myself with new technologies, as well as acquire broader knowledge of the software engineering field. 𝟮) 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 by building AI projects to improve my own programming skills and bring more value to the world around me. 𝟯) 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 by collaborating with the thousands of peers at Headstarter and make meaningful connections. 𝟰) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 by working on multiple projects over the next few weeks to solve problems and strengthen my resume. 𝟱) 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸/𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 by gaining insight from those around me as well as helping them when needed and improving my overall collaborative skills. I look forward to sharing my progress and technical growth over the next few weeks! If you have not applied, apply with my unique link https://lnkd.in/ddQYepth Faisal A. Bekbol Shiribaiev Abu Bakar #Headstarter #SoftwareEngineering #ComputerScience

So, I have some news to share. I am now a Headstarter Software Engineering fellow. I will be building 5 AI projects in 5 weeks and as my final project, I will continue with Track B. The part I am most excited about this fellowship is that I will be able to build my 1) Vision 2) Personal Brand 3) Interview prep 4) Network 5) Project 6) Teamwork/collab 7) Deadlines 8) Presentation 9) Feedback 10) How to Sell I look forward to sharing my progress and technical growth over the next few weeks. If you have not applied, apply with my unique link https://lnkd.in/eJ8SxCTu #Headstarter #SoftwareEngineering #ComputerScience Our idea is as you build your projects and network, you also find your voice and get other people hyped up behind your journey. It starts with a quick post. Over the Next 7 Weeks, I will be: 🚀Creating 5 Innovative AI Projects 🚀Participating in weekly Hackathons 🚀Expanding my portfolio and resume with unique projects

Hello , fellow enthusiasts of innovation and coding excellence! 👋🖥️ I've ignited a 100-day odyssey, a personal quest toward the realm of top-tier technology companies—the coveted FAANG and other esteemed MNCs. 🚀🌐 In this immersive journey, I am dedicated to honing my coding prowess, diving deep into Data Structures & Algorithms and web development, with the ultimate goal of securing a position at one of the tech giants. Each day is a step closer to realizing this dream. 💡💻 I've pledged to showcase my progress daily, unveiling the challenges conquered, the skills sharpened, and the insights gained. This expedition isn't just about securing a job; it's about cultivating a mindset of constant growth, innovation, and adaptability—essential traits in the tech landscape. 📈🔍 Join me on this expedition! Follow along as I navigate through the intricacies of coding challenges, absorb knowledge like a sponge, and emerge stronger, more adept, and ready to make a mark in the dynamic tech industry. 🌐🚀 Stay tuned for daily updates, lessons learned, and victories earned. The countdown to the tech world's elite begins now! ⏳✨ #100DayChallenge #TechDreams #FAANGAspirant #CodingOdyssey

🛫 From now on, I believe hackathons are one of the best ways to enhance (skyrocket) both hard and soft engineering skills. A few weeks ago, I had an incredible experience participating in my first hackathon alongside some brilliant engineers. Shout out to Marcellino Chris O'Vara, Ahmad Rafi Wirana, and I Made Indra Mahaarta! 🔥 The challenge was to create a customer service (CX) app integrated with AI. Our solution, Autorepl.ai, aims to assist customer service agents by accelerating their learning curve with a wiki and categorization, and enhancing response times using RAG AI recommendations. 🧠 💡Here are my key takeaways from the non-stop intense 3-day #hackathon: X) Embrace Challenges to Learn Faster New challenges reshape our thinking. Personally, they get my adrenaline pumping. During the hackathon, I adopted Shadcn-UI for the first time (now my favorite UI-kit) and plan to rebuild my personal website, impulsively ✌️, with it. Stay tuned for updates! (Will update the progress here) Tip: For real, take on some real-deal challenges and feel the excitement to learn! Y) Zoom Out !! 🌅 Long story short, I realized that the winning teams focused on their business canvas rather than the 'hack.' As a software engineer, I often find it's easy to get tunnel vision on specific requirements. However, zooming out to consider what juries, competitions, and, in future jobs, ‘the clients’ need can lead to more effective solutions 😎. While our solution received compliments and good feedbacks from most of the juries, shifting our focus might have yielded even better results. Tip: Always consider the broader picture and the stakeholders' needs. Z) Share Your Ideas 🔊 Working with great minds fosters the development of exceptional products and even better thinkers (I mean you and your team!). One sentence in a brainstorming session can spark a significant discovery! The worst case of speaking your mind is receiving feedback that helps you think better 📈. Nothing changes if you remain silent and overthink.  Tip: Voice your ideas—feedback is a pathway to improvement. Final Thoughts 🧑💻 🐉  This experience has broadened my perspective on teamwork and software engineering. I’m eager to participate in more hackathons soon and highly recommend it to you guys! Have a great week ahead, everyone! ❤️🔥 #swe

"So, I have some news to share. I am now a Headstarter Software Engineering fellow. I will be doing building 5 AI projects in 5 weeks and and as my final project I will {your track ... see image below}. The part I am most excited about this fellowship is I will be able to build my { Choose 5 skills 1) Vision 2) Personal brand 3) Interview prep 4) Network 5) Project 6) Teamwork/collab 7) Deadlines 8) Presentation 9) Feedback 10) How to Sell} I look forward to sharing my progress and technical growth over the next few weeks. If you have not applied, apply with my unique link https://lnkd.in/dZFsuybi #Headstarter #SoftwareEngineering #ComputerScience Our idea is as you build your projects and network, you also find your voice and get other people hyped up behind your journey. It starts with a quick post.

"So, I have some news to share. I am now a Headstarter Software Engineering fellow. I will be building 5 AI projects in 5 weeks and as my final project, I will continue with Track B. The part I am most excited about this fellowship is that I will be able to build my 1) Vision 2) Personal Brand 3) Interview prep 4) Network 5) Project 6) Teamwork/collab 7) Deadlines 8) Presentation 9) Feedback 10) How to Sell I look forward to sharing my progress and technical growth over the next few weeks. If you have not applied, apply with my unique link https://lnkd.in/dEjuNdqH #Headstarter #SoftwareEngineering #ComputerScience Our idea is as you build your projects and network, you also find your voice and get other people hyped up behind your journey. It starts with a quick post. Over the Next 7 Weeks, I will be: 🚀Creating 5 Innovative AI Projects 🚀Participating in weekly Hackathons 🚀Expanding my portfolio and resume with unique projects

"So, I have some news to share. I am now a Headstarter Software Engineering fellow. I will be building 5 AI projects in 5 weeks and as my final project, I will explore [your track]. The part I am most excited about in this fellowship is I will be able to build my skills in Vision, Personal brand, Interview prep, Network, and Project management. I look forward to sharing my progress and technical growth over the next few weeks. If you have not applied, apply with my unique link https://lnkd.in/e9Rh9NU3 #Headstarter #SoftwareEngineering #ComputerScience"

So, I have some news to share. I am now a Headstarter Software Engineering fellow. I will be doing building 5 AI projects in 5 weeks and and as my final project I will {your track ... see image below}. The part I am most excited about this fellowship is I will be able to build my { Choose 5 skills 1) Vision 2) Personal brand 3) Interview prep 4) Network 5) Project 6) Teamwork/collab 7) Deadlines 8) Presentation 9) Feedback 10) How to Sell} I look forward to sharing my progress and technical growth over the next few week. If you have not applied, apply with my unique link https://lnkd.in/eZsJ6tAv #Headstarter #SofftwareEngineering #ComputerScience Our idea is as you increase your projects and networking you also find your voice and get other people hyped behind your journey. It starts with a quick post.

Just wrapped up the inspiring second kickoff session of Headstarter AI's Software Engineering Fellowship, and I'm buzzing with takeaways! This week's guest speaker was Jack O'Brien, a powerhouse in the tech industry – former Tech Lead at Google and CTO of a company acquired by a16z! His insights on building a strong portfolio were pure gold. ✨ Here are some key learnings that resonated with me: ✅ Prioritize Projects: A portfolio showcasing your skills is a game-changer for landing dream jobs. Don't wait for the perfect opportunity – start building side projects to gain experience. ✅ Embrace Imperfection: Focus on the act of building, not achieving instant perfection. Your initial projects might not be flawless, but the learning curve is invaluable. ✅ The Power of Feedback: Getting real users to test your projects and provide feedback is crucial for improvement. ️ ✅ Network & Promote: Leverage your network – friends, family, colleagues – to get eyes on your projects. Additionally, consider promoting them on platforms like Reddit, Twitter, Hacker News, and Product Hunt. A huge thanks to the Headstarter AI team for creating such an enriching learning experience. I'm excited to dive into this week's solo website project and explore incorporating a product landing page and a portfolio certificate template! What are some of your best tips for building a strong software engineering portfolio? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #Headstarter #SoftwareEngineeringFellowship #PortfolioBuilding