How to Build a Desktop Computer
Tye Preston Memorial Library - Makerspace
A presentation to the public about all of the components that make up a desktop computer, what they do, how they work, and how to build one.
2023
Community
Teaching, mentoring, and a few good side quests.
Technology has given me incredible opportunities to grow, learn, and build. I believe in giving back to the community that supported me by sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and creating spaces where everyone can thrive. My community work is as much a part of my professional identity as my technical skills.
Teaching
Practical topics for people who are curious.
What is Docker?
Tye Preston Memorial Library - Makerspace
A presentation to the public about Docker, what it is, how it works, and how to use it.
2023
AI ~ The Buzz Word of Today
Tye Preston Memorial Library - Makerspace
A presentation to the public about AI, what it is, how it works, and how to use it. LLMs vs Machine Learning, what's the difference?
2023
Makerspace presentation library
Take a workshop home.
The slide decks from these public Makerspace sessions are available as PowerPoint downloads for anyone who wants to revisit the material or share it with a curious friend.
2023
How to Build a Desktop Computer
Tye Preston Memorial Library · Makerspace
A practical tour of desktop components, how they work together, and what to consider when building a computer.
16 slides · browser-native viewer
2023
What Is Docker?
Tye Preston Memorial Library · Makerspace
A beginner-friendly introduction to containers: what Docker is, how it works, and how to start using it.
10 slides · browser-native viewer
MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP
AI for Makers
From prompt to prototype
2026
AI for Makers: From Prompt to Prototype
Tye Preston Memorial Library · Makerspace
A workshop on how AI and LLMs work, practical prompting, model selection, coding and research uses, safety, and local AI.
27 slides · browser-native viewer
Mentoring
Share the map, not just the answer.
Friends & Family
Technical Mentor
Guided teams of junior developers in building applications that we agreed upon as a starting point, focusing on technical architecture, agile methodologies, and best practices.
2019-Present
Women Who Code
Career Coach
Provided one-on-one mentoring sessions for women transitioning into tech careers or advancing to senior technical roles.
2022-2025
Local involvement
Make the next experiment less intimidating.
Tye Preston Memorial Library - Makerspace
Technical Mentor
Working weekly with the local makerspace to help others learn and grow in their technical careers, help the community, and build a better future by providing insights into software development, hardware, and more.
2022-Present
Tye Preston Memorial Library - Makerspace
Presenter
Building programs to present to the public about the benefits of software development, docker containerization, AI, security best practices, networking, hardware, and more.
2023-Present
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