Jumpstart Azure AI using Python with Marlene Mhangami
with Marlene Mhangami, Python Developer and Community Leader
Get ready to be captivated by Marlene's remarkable journey from Zimbabwe to Microsoft, as she shares her passion for artificial intelligence and Python on Azure. In this episode, Marlene recounts her beginnings with ZimboPy, a groundbreaking initiative she founded to empower girls through coding in Python.
Get ready to be captivated by Marlene’s remarkable journey from Zimbabwe to Microsoft, as she shares her passion for artificial intelligence and Python on Azure. In this episode, Marlene recounts her beginnings with ZimboPy, a groundbreaking initiative she founded to empower girls through coding in Python. Her deep love for Python’s simplicity and versatility shines through as she discusses her extensive involvement in the global Python community and her impactful five-year tenure on the Python Software Foundation Board.
Episode Highlights
- Marlene’s inspiring journey from Zimbabwe to Microsoft
- ZimboPy initiative for empowering girls in coding
- Python’s role in AI development on Azure
- Community leadership and diversity in tech
Marlene’s story is a testament to the power of community and diversity, inspiring listeners to engage and contribute, no matter their technical background.
Key Takeaways
- Community Impact - Building inclusive tech communities
- Python in AI - Leveraging Python for Azure AI solutions
- Diversity Advocacy - Empowering underrepresented groups in tech
- Global Reach - Creating international development communities
Resources Mentioned
- ZimboPy community and resources
- Python Software Foundation
- PyCon Africa
- Azure AI Python libraries
- Promptflow and AI development tools