The Joy of Tech
Joy Tari-Bagshaw is a Software Engineer, Developer Advocate, and Community Leader passionate about the transformative power of AI and technology in solving real-world challenges. As the first female Google Developer Student Club Lead at her university, she has been a driving force in fostering tech inclusivity, digital empowerment, and AI literacy across diverse communities.
Her work spans AI ethics, open-source contributions, and developer education, with a strong focus on making emerging technologies more accessible and impactful. She has mentored over 60 aspiring technologists, led AI, EdTech-focused and software development workshops, and spoken at global summits, helping bridge the gap between innovation and practical application.
With a background in Full-Stack Development and AI, Joy is committed to leveraging technology to drive meaningful change, create opportunities for underrepresented groups, and shape the future of responsible AI adoption and digital transformation.
Session
Are you tired of doing the same tedious tasks over and over? This session is your opportunity to turn a computer from a chore into a collaborator. Geared toward beginners, this talk will be a practical, hands-on guide to using Python to automate the mundane and free up your time for more impactful work.
Through live coding, we’ll tackle common annoyances like organizing messy file folders, sending routine emails, and even interacting with websites. We’ll cover the basic tools you need to get started and a few simple principles for making your automation scripts reliable. You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to build your own "personal assistant" scripts, empowering you to work smarter, not harder. Join us and discover the power of automation to reclaim your time and energy.