Wed, 17 June 2026, 6:00 PM Melbourne Time
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June User Group - AI: It's a Skill Issue
With Calum Simpson
.NET User Group - Melbourne
Event Description
Join SSW's VP of AI, Calum Simpson, for a talk about the current state of AI-assisted development and what you really need to know about to get the most out of the tools.
Calum will explain what AI Skills are and how to use them, share some practical examples with you, and leave you with thoughts on the Human Skills required to succeed in the world of AI.
When & Where
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 pm AEDT.
Agenda
6:00 PMNetworking and Pizza
6:30 PMLive Stream & Tech News
7:00 PMPresentation
Presenter
Calum is a distinguished enterprise software and AI consultant specialising in Microsoft technologies, including Azure, SharePoint, Dynamics 365/Power Platform, and C# .NET. He combines deep platform expertise with a strong focus on applied AI, bringing modern intelligence into scalable enterprise solutions, alongside proven capability in both Angular and React. Boasting over a decade of experience, Calum has successfully led web initiatives across a wide range of environments, from agile two-person startups to some of Australia’s most prominent organisations. He is a recognised leader across modern web, AI, and Power Platform, driving the design and delivery of intelligent, scalable solutions that connect custom web experiences with Dynamics 365 and enterprise systems. His ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level highlights his adaptability and technical leadership.
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Learn moreWhat is the .NET User Group?
Every month, SSW hosts the Melbourne .NET User Group, where developers come together to learn about the latest technologies from local and internationally renowned experts. Topics focus on .NET and other Microsoft technologies (Azure, DevOps, SharePoint, Power Platform, and more), full stack development (Angular, React, Blazor), and mobile apps with .NET MAUI (was Xamarin), as well as exciting opportunities to learn about the latest industry trends and even tips on presenting from world class speakers.
Organizer
William Liebenberg
Solution Architect
William is a Solution Architect with over 18 years of professional experience spanning multiple industries such as Heavy Engineering, Mining, 3D Graphics, Education and Finance.
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What do people say?
Troy Magennis
Informative and entertaining. Lots of little snippets of lessons we would have had to learn through experience
Jeff Atwood
Developers are already good at writing code. Writing reams of code just digs you deeper into an already deeply specialized skill. What I am proposing is that we spend less time coding and more time developing skills in other areas that complement our coding skills. Become a better writer. Become a better speaker. Improve your personal skills. Participate in the community. Try to spend some time talking to people instead of the compiler. That's how you distinguish yourself from your peers. And that's ultimately how you become a better software developer, too.
