Learn about AI development for mobile, web, or edge applications running Gemma locally for offline, privacy-first inference.
Going Offline: Why local LLMs matter (privacy, cost, and absolute control).
The Hardware Tax: A beginner-friendly breakdown of VRAM, context windows, and how your GPU dictates your AI’s speed.
Zero to Chatting in 60 Seconds: A live look at setting up Ollama and interacting with Gemma 4 models right from the terminal.
Coding with Local AI: A live build of a simple Python script that connects to your local model and outputs clean Markdown files.
Speaker
Diaa ElKott – ISRA VISION – Part of Atlas Copco (Senior Software Engineer)
Diaa ElKott is a mechanical engineer and software developer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University. Diaa’s career has focused on building software for industrial measurement applications using geometric modeling, and computer vision methods.
Hosted By
Ali El-Sharif works as a professor at St. Clair College in Windsor, where he teaches Data Analytics and Cybersecurity. Ali is currently co-authoring a book with Serg Masís and Nick Schmidt. The book title is “Building Responsible AI with Python – Identify, explain, and mitigate bias with hands-on code examples.” Ali enjoys volunteering for GDG Windsor and encourages everyone to stay connected with this amazing community of developers.
Vivian Tang, Data Consultant
MBA with a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Windsor, with international experience studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. Experienced with proven success in technical leadership, project management, community building, and delivering large-scale initiatives (WinHacks, Google DevFest). Passionate about inclusive innovation, mentorship, and leading cross-functional teams from concept to execution in business and technology.
Daria Deriagina, Developer
I design and build websites that are easy to use, look great, and actually work the way people need them to. My background in UX/UI design and web development lets me blend creativity with clean, functional code.
I love turning ideas into digital experiences that feel effortless to navigate, and I enjoy working with others to make something we can be proud of.
Esraa Abdelhalim, Assistant Professor
Esraa is an Assistant Professor at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, specializing in Human-AI Interaction, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Responsible Algorithms, and Data Analytics. Her research is published in top-tier journals and conferences, and she has received multiple awards, including Professor of the Year (2024, 2025), Ontario Trillium Award, and TechWomen award. Esraa has worked with 100+ women in leading Silicon Valley tech companies and co-founded initiatives like “Women Techmakers-Alexandria”, “GDG-Alexandria”, and “Heya is Back.” She also organizes the annual International Women’s Day event and AI workshops at Odette.
Kiran Puthan, Solution Consultant
Kiran blends a background in engineering with sales leadership, helping organizations evaluate and implement solutions that align with both technical needs and strategic objectives. He is also a leadership expert who delivers high-energy talks and presentations on Technology, Design, and Sales.
Ashlynn Ward, Computer Science Student
Ashlynn Ward recently started a Computer Science degree at the University of Windsor. She is a Women Techmaker Member and a big fan of Google Developer Groups.
Joe Youssouf, Data Scientist
Keval Patel, Data Scientist
Sam Ghasan, Enterprise Architect
Arunesh Choudhary, Conversational AI Engineer
As a Conversational AI Engineer at Dialabot.ai, I design, develop, and deploy scalable conversational AI agents tailored to business needs. I architect conversation flows, configure agent behaviors, and integrate agents with CRMs, APIs, calendars, and enterprise systems to automate workflows and improve user interactions. I also build and maintain data pipelines to support agent training, performance monitoring, and continuous optimization, ensuring reliable and production-ready AI solutions.
Kayode Babalola,
Kayode Babalola is a community leader and organizer with Google Developers Group, where he bridges the worlds of technology, business, and creativity. Rooted in a strong foundation of mathematics and data analytics, he translates complex AI and cloud concepts into practical, accessible skills for everyday learners. Beyond the classroom, Kayode is a dedicated mentor who champions beginners and builds initiatives that create real impact in his community. When he’s not shaping the next generation of tech talent, he’s behind a lens — capturing the stories, people, and moments that make his world worth telling.
He believes that learning is never complete until it’s shared.
Troy Hector, St. Clair College
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Partners
University of Windsor AI Club (https://www.uwindsorai.club)
Google Developer Students Club (University of Windsor) (https://gdsc.community.dev/university-of-windsor/)
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