GitHub Copilot Hackathon for Actuarial Teams.

Empowering Developers: A GitHub Copilot Hackathon for a Global Actuarial Firm.

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A global actuarial and consulting firm meets once a year with its technical teams for a one-day, technology-focused event. This year, they elevated the experience with a GitHub Copilot-themed hackathon, designed to educate teams about the tool’s capabilities and generate enthusiasm for its potential to improve the development experience and productivity.

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Accelerating AI Adoption: A Hands-On Copilot Experience.

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Embracing the opportunity, GitHub rep Oscar Fernandez recognized the need to bring in a trusted partner with a proven track record to host and lead the company’s developers and development managers in the Copilot hackathon. With content developed by Microsoft and a third-party vendor, InfoMagnus Senior Consultant Byron Goodman led and facilitated the day-long event, guiding attendees through the curriculum’s content, which consisted of self-paced, team challenges around key GitHub Copilot topics.

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From Learning to Innovation: How Developers Were Engaged.

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The organization hosted a GitHub Copilot-themed hackathon to educate and excite its development teams. Recognizing the need for expert guidance, GitHub’s Oscar Fernandez brought in InfoMagnus. Senior Consultant Byron Goodman led the day-long event, guiding developers through self-paced team challenges focused on Copilot’s capabilities, fostering hands-on learning and AI-driven innovation.

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Key Stats.

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• One-Day Immersive Event: Engaged developers and managers in hands-on Copilot challenges.
• Expert-Led Training: InfoMagnus facilitated the event, guiding teams through real-world AI-powered development scenarios.
• Enhanced Developer Productivity: Focused on improving efficiency and innovation through GitHub Copilot adoption.