Tom Iwainski
Speaker

Rick Su
Speaker

Eddie Kranz
Speaker

Steven Qiang
Speaker
About the Event
AI Hack Days are community-run events for developers or people who want to learn AI for free.
There will be something for everyone. Experienced AI developers can share ideas with other experienced developers. If you are a beginner, there is plenty to learn on the day.
Bring a laptop to join the hack. If you want to build something yourself, you will need some of the Microsoft AI and/or Machine Learning (ML) tools already set up and installed. Some learning before the day can help if you have never tried AI or ML, but all experience levels are welcome.
Level 1, 81–91 Military Road, Sydney NSW 2089
Senior Software Engineer I
Tom Iwainski is a Senior Software Engineer at SSW with a proven track record in modern full-stack development, software architecture, and team leadership. He brings a wealth of experience working with technologies such as .NET, EF Core, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AI tools like ChatGPT and Azure OpenAI. Tom played a key role in the successful modernization of SugarLearning, SSW’s internal onboarding and induction platform. He led the complete migration from .NET 4.5 to .NET 8, transforming a legacy application into a modern, cloud-ready system now used by over 100 people daily. His focus on clean architecture, maintainability, and performance optimization ensured the app not only met functional requirements but was built to scale.

Senior Software Engineer II
Rick Su is a Senior Software Engineer II at SSW, based in the Australian office. With a robust educational background and specialization in C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Azure SQL Server, Identity Server, and Clean Architecture, Rick has made significant contributions to various projects and technical solutions. What sets Rick apart is his commitment to constantly learning new skills and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies. His ability to adapt and evolve within the ever-changing tech landscape demonstrates his dedication to excellence and professional growth.

Software Engineer I
Eddie is an SSW Software Developer specialising in AI and intelligent application development. He has delivered award-winning AI solutions used by hundreds of teams, combining expertise in Azure OpenAI, RAG architectures, and the .NET ecosystem to build systems that drive real business impact. Eddie holds a Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Software Development) from The University of Sydney, where he completed his thesis on "Portal Redirection in Virtual Reality using Impossible Spaces". Award-Winning Intelligent Payroll Chatbot

Software Engineer II
Steven is a passionate Software Engineer located at the SSW Sydney office. He has a lot of dedicated experience assisting clients in migrating from WindowsForms to Blazor. He is proficient in a range of programming languages including C, C++, C#, and Python, and has an extensive background in developing projects across these platforms. Currently, he is diving deep into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence, eager to apply cutting-edge AI technologies to solve real-world problems and innovate within his projects.