Georgia State University Department of Computer Science

ACM Presents: How I Made My First Million: My Journey From Classroom to Incorporation My computer science journey has been anything but normal. The twists and turns included switching majors, graduating just as COVID struck, and getting fired from Expedia for insubordination. But in the end, I found that attending Georgia State set me up for long-term success both as a machine learni...

ACM Presents: Transparent Career Strategies for Computer Science Students: Standing Out in a Competitive Market This session provides an honest and strategic perspective on navigating today’s competitive computer science job market. Drawing from the experiences of a former Georgia State University honors computer science student, the talk explores practical approaches to personal branding, strategic network...

ACM Presents: Building a Purpose-Driven Career in Tech: What I Wish I Knew as an Undergraduate Computer Science Major Many students believe they need a perfect plan to succeed in tech, but real careers rarely unfold in straight lines. In this talk, Sarah O’Brien shares her journey from an undergraduate computer science student at Georgia State University to a data scientist at Southern Company and a graduate stud...

ACM Presents: The Middle Path in Enterprise AI: Building Intent-First Systems That Scale Enterprises have moved past debating whether they “need GenAI.” The real challenge is choosing the right use cases and shipping them without breaking trust, cost, or auditability. This talk introduces the “middle path” for Enterprise AI: intent-first systems that combine deterministic logic,...

ACM Presents: From Curiosity to Capability: Building Data-Driven Products in the Real World This talk explores how students can develop real-world, career-ready skills by practicing the process of building data-driven products rather than focusing solely on individual tools or theory. The session walks through the lifecycle of a data-driven solution, from identifying a meaningful problem t...

ACM Presents: Tech Internships: Everything You Want to Know How do you get a tech internship as a college student? What is the process like? What are the things you wish you had done differently? Hear from students who have been through the internship experience as they answer these questions and share their experiences. NOTE: Seating is limited for this eve...

ACM Presents: Fueling the Future – AI and Energy Tech at Mansfield Energy Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how Mansfield Energy is leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and shape the future of the energy industry. From smart automation to data-driven decision-making, we will shar...

From Lab To Land: How Hands-On Computer Science Is Building the Future Georgia State computer science students are building robotics to deliver tomorrow’s solutions — and learning as they do it.

ACM Presents: Breaking into Cybersecurity with BlackHack Society, Home for Ethical Hackers This talk will explore why the cybersecurity industry is structured the way it is and how to address common challenges faced by newcomers. You’ll gain valuable insights into the various domains within cybersecurity, helping you chart a personalized career path. Aaron will recommend essential certi...

ACM Presents: Show Me the Money: Breaking Down Comp Packages and Hidden-Gem Tech Careers Breaking into tech is about more than just learning to code—it’s also about using your transferable skills and exploring careers that best suit you. For this talk, we will explore both well-known and often overlooked tech roles, compare life at startups versus enterprise companies and break down...

ACM Presents: Personal Projects & Building Your Brand Join our panel of six Google employees for a panel discussion designed to guide students through the process of creating and leveraging personal technical projects. The discussion will include actionable advice on project ex*****on and enhancing a career brand. NOTE: Seating is limited for this even...