almost 6 years ago

GPS Data

To clarify a question asked regarding the GPS data.  It is a Microsoft SQL database. 


almost 6 years ago

Updated read me document

The read me document  for the Smart City Data has been updated to clarify some questions that have come up.  Download the file for the updated version from hacktechvalley.com


almost 6 years ago

Hack Tech Valley - CDTA Shuttle Schedule

The schedule for the CDTA Shuttle, providing free transportation to Hack Tech Valley, has been posted on www.hacktechvalley.com

Participants can take the shuttle from Siena, St. Rose, RPI, or UAlbany to the Hackathon on Saturday morning, and will have return transportation provided to each location on Sunday afternoon.

Please check the schedule on www.hacktechvalley.com for specific pick up and drop off times at each location.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 6 years ago

Free Transportation Provided By CDTA

The Capital District Transportation Authority will be providing FREE transportation to and from four locations to Hack Tech Valley.  CDTA buses will be picking participants up at The College of Saint Rose, RPI, Siena College and UAlbany on Saturday, February 10th and will be dropping participants off at each location on Sunday, February 11th.

 

Pickup and Drop off times for each location will be posted soon! Check www.hacktechvalley.com for updates and information on this weekend’s event!


Pickup/Drop Off Locations 

St. Rose:

Lally Parking Lot

Entrance off Western Ave.  Behind the Lally School of Education. 

 

Siena:

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almost 6 years ago

Keynote Speaker - Dhairya Pujara

Hack Tech Valley will feature Keynote Speaker Dhairya Pujara and his talk titled: The Art of Hacking Good. Dhairya is the Founder and CEO of Ycenter and the Entrepreneur in Residence at Benjamin's Desk.  He is passionate about education, entrepreneurship, and bringing businesses, organizations and institutions of higher learning from around the world together.

Please join us Sunday, once coding has ended, to hear about some of the innovations Dhairya’s been directly responsible for creating:

  • SMS program to fight Malaria in Africa
  • Mobile application for making college students feel more inclusive in their freshmen year, specially the minorities
  • Solar powered…

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almost 6 years ago

Tech Talk Speakers Update

We are down to just over a week until Hack Tech Valley! Next Saturday will feature 3 separate Tech Talks from industry experts. Everyone is welcome to stop in and listen to some or all of each talk – our speakers are looking forward to sharing their knowledge and expertise!

 

Our lineup includes:

 

Jason Rotella - Founder - Capital Region Google Developer Group - Growth and Vibrancy in Tech Valley’s Tech Community

Mike O'Mara - Director of Information Technology at Logical Net Corporation - Troubleshooting Techniques

Adam Dean - Security Specialist at GreyCastle Security - Learn How to

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almost 6 years ago

Win an Amazon Dot!

Win an Amazon Dot!

 

How? If you have not already...Register for Hack Tech Valley!

Like Hack Tech Valley on Facebook and share updates with your friends.

…Keep sharing Hack Tech Valley Facebook posts and updates until the event…

 

The Hack Tech Valley participant with the most Facebook shares (and is present at Hack Tech Valley)  wins an Amazon Dot!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 6 years ago

Event Parking Information

Hack Tech Valley registrants!

 

Parking for Hack Tech Valley will be available throughout the weekend, on the Schenectady County Community College campus.  The hackathon will take place in Elston Hall, with parking available directly across Elston Quad, off of Washington Ave. Check out Schenectady County Community College's Interactive Map for a view of the campus.


Looking up directions? Enter 78 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 6 years ago

Hack Tech Valley - Event Update

Thank you to everyone that has registered! Hack Tech Valley will include meals, snacks and drinks for all participants. Please contact us at  hackathon@transfinder.com with any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies. 

Thank you!

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.