Windsor Hackforge is focused on building community and capacity around technology in Windsor and Essex County. It serves as a meeting place for technology professionals, students, and enthusiasts in Southwestern Ontario.

Windsor Hackforge

Hackforge | 511 followers on LinkedIn. Technology enthusiasts growing the tech capabilities of Windsor-Essex by creating connections and learning together | Hackforge is a registered non-profit focused in technology. A member-driven organization, we host events and programming for beginners, professionals, and hobbyists. Hackforge operates as an event space, community workshop, and co-working space.

Full Stack Web Development and Business Solutions

Sherri Wheeler

Director of Sales and Partnerships at Brand Labs

Ryan Pittell

Quality Control Manager, Environmental Specialist, Laboratory Technician, Project Coordinator

anahita masoud

3D Printer Specialist at Topnotch Plastics Inc

Christopher Deschamps

Hackforge

Unlock powerful insights by connecting your data to cutting-edge AI tools on AWS! Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll discover how to use Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to seamlessly integrate your data into foundation models for smarter business decisions. Whether you’re new to AI or a seasoned developer, this workshop is for you! 🔗 Register Now: hackf.org/event

🚀 Learn to build data pipelines with Luigi! Join us for a hands-on workshop on Nov 19. In-person or online.⭐ 🔗 Registration & More info at hackf.org/event

Join us for Hackforge's End-of-Year Mixer at Chapter II Brewing! Snacks, drinks, and good company. No cost to attend. Enamel pins available to purchase – $10 each, cash only.

Join us to update Windsor's OpenStreetMap! All skill levels welcome. Some laptops available to use for those who need them. Let's map Windsor together! To RSVP and for more event info, visit hackf.org/event

Friday night with data? Yes, please! 🙌

Want to learn how to create an interactive dashboard in Excel? Let’s do it together! If you're a beginner in data analysis and looking to boost your skills or build your portfolio, this free workshop is for you. We'll go step by step through the process of: 1. Cleaning and prepping data 2. Using Excel’s Power Query for transformations 3. Creating a fully interactive dashboard you can add to your portfolio! No experience needed, and we’ll be working in Microsoft Excel. Don’t have Excel? No problem, sign up for a free trial with Microsoft. 🗓 : Friday, October 4th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 : Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210) or join us online via Zoom 🔗 RSVP for in-person attendance: https://lnkd.in/g5JCVWM3 🔗 Register to attend virtually: https://lnkd.in/g3QuMJDX Let’s build something amazing together—an interactive dashboard that shows off your data skills! Don’t miss out, spots are limited! Hackforge #DataAnalysis #Excel #InteractiveDashboards #BeginnerWorkshop #Hackforge #BorderCityData #Data #dashboard #hackforge

Rashmi Krishnamohan

For the first time in a while Hackforge has a new merch offering! These 2.5 cm-wide enamel pins will look great on your jacket, backpack, shirt, or anywhere else you decide to put one! Available for only $10, you'll be able to purchase at most of our upcoming events - including tonight's Tech Project Showcase! Cash is preferred. Not able to make it out but still want to snag one? email info@hackf,org to make alternate arrangements. #windsor #yqg #merch #supportlocal

Join us for this month’s LUG meeting tonight, from 7-9 PM, as we explore the fundamentals of Ansible! Perfect for IT pros, DevOps engineers, sysadmins, and tech enthusiasts, we'll cover Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible basics, writing playbooks, managing inventories, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your infrastructure management! 📅Date: Wednesday, September 25th 🕘Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST) 📍300 Ouellette Ave. Unit 210

Join us for this month’s LUG meeting on Wednesday, September 25th, from 7-9 PM, as we explore the fundamentals of Ansible! Perfect for IT pros, DevOps engineers, sysadmins, and tech enthusiasts, we'll cover Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible basics, writing playbooks, managing inventories, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your infrastructure management! 📅Date: Wednesday, September 25th 🕘Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST) 📍300 Ouellette Ave. Unit 210

Join us for this month's LUG meeting, where we'll dive into the fundamentals of Ansible! This event is ideal for IT professionals, DevOps engineers, system administrators, self-hosted enthusiasts, and anyone eager to learn how Ansible can streamline and elevate your infrastructure management. What we'll be covering: 💾What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 💾Basics of Ansible and its architecture 💾How to write and run a playbook 💾How to manage inventories and secrets 💾How to use collections and roles Don't miss this chance to explore the world of Ansible and transform your IT management! We look forward to seeing you all there! 📅Date: Wednesday, September 25th 🕘Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST) 📍300 Ouellette Ave. Unit 210

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