Description:
Automation is a powerful, ever-growing tool. It’s quickly becoming more prominent with the rise of AI and the sheer amount of tasks staff juggle day-to-day. How do we leverage automation to not only make end user’s work easier, but also the work of fellow IT professionals? Join us to explore real-world examples of automation that have improved both sides of the coin, and how you can create the next groundbreaking tool to help everyone work smarter.
About this event:
Presenters:
- Spencer Gunning, IT Specialist, Engineering IT
Track:
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Experience Needed:
Intermediate
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn to understand real-world examples of automation that simultaneously improve internal IT processes and end-user IT experiences. We will explore a top-level view of how both parties can benefit from simple and complex automations, and how to seek out opportunities to implement, iterate, and manage new or existing automations.
Additional Keywords:
automation, programming, user experience, process management
Where and When:
November 5, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm- Online-only Session
- Zoom