Microsoft's OpenAI Hackathons: Fostering Continuous Learning and Innovation

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In this blog post, we share how Microsoft's dedication to continuous learning and development led to the creation of Learning Fridays and a series of hackathons focused on AI. Our Customer Success teams came together to ideate and gain hands-on experience with the latest technology, resulting in valuable insights and blog posts. Read on to discover the power of AI with step-by-step guidance and access to a Hackathon Starter Kit.

 

 

 

At Microsoft, we prioritize continuous learning and development. To support this, our leadership has set aside the first Friday of each month as a dedicated Learning Friday, during which employees have the time and resources to pursue their learning goals.

 

 

 

For the last two Learning Fridays, we have held one day hackathons to bring our Customer Success teams together to learn, ideate on potential customer solutions and to get hands-on experience with the latest technology driving innovation and success in our industry. The event focused on AI topics that were relevant to different parts of the business.

 

 

 

Our team ensured that everyone was on the same page by level-setting the basic vocabulary. Each group had access to a coach who understood their role and had a slight head start on the topic. We encouraged everyone, regardless of their level of experience with AI, to bring a Growth Mindset and get involved in this valuable learning experience. We were thrilled to see so many people come together to share this exciting event and learn from each other.

 

 

 

Insights from the Learning Fridays: Blog Posts and Training Courses

 

Take a look at these blog posts written by our Customer Success teams that came out as a result of the Learning Fridays,

 

• Unlocking the Power of Open AI – Azure DevOps Backlogs from Images/PDFs
  
• OpenAI’s GPT-3 to Triage Azure DevOps Bugs
  
• Azure OpenAI Integration with FhirBlaze
  

 

Attendees finished several training courses and collected over 75 badges via Microsoft learn portal.

 

You can go through similar courses and discover the power of AI with step-by-step guidance.

 

• Introduction to Azure OpenAI Service for beginners.
  
• Develop AI solutions with Azure OpenAI for Intermediate.
  

 

 

 

Running Your Own Hackathon: A Starter Kit

 

If you're thinking about running your own hackathon within your organization, we've put together a Hackathon Starter Kit on GitHub to help you get started. The starter kit provides guidelines and templates to plan, organize, and execute a hackathon event. It can help streamline the process and ensure a successful outcome.

 

You can also reach out to your Microsoft contact for guidance on running an internal hackathon.

 

 

 

Upcoming Hackathon: Mid-June 2023

 

Exciting news! We're planning a hackathon for Business Unit Owners, Application Owners, and Developers to explore OpenAI prototypes and use cases with knowledgeable coaches. Whether you want to learn more about OpenAI, brainstorm new ideas, or explore a specific use case, this is a great opportunity to collaborate and innovate. Keep an eye out for more information on the date and how to participate.

 

 

 

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