Video and slides synchronized, mp3 and slide download available at URL https://bit.ly/2tLJARa. Sri Ponnada talks about how a collaborative project between the Seattle Parks Foundation, the City of Seattle, and Microsoft allows residents to discover local parks, and to take advantage of the various resources that the city has to offer. Additionally, with the integration of IoT devices in public spaces, the city will have access to real-time data on how parks and amenities are being utilized. Filmed at qconsf.com. Sri Ponnada works as a Software Engineer at Microsoft. She is passionate about diversity + inclusion, building communities and technology. She spends a lot of time volunteering with various local nonprofits, as well as promoting STEM education / careers for women and other underrepresented minorities in the tech industry.

1. Sri Ponnada
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