Published At: 25 Sep 2024
The workshop commenced with Orawit Thinnukool welcoming participants and introducing the key speaker, Dr. Abdullah Lakhan. Orawit highlighted the importance of data analysis and classification, particularly noting the involvement of students from Yunnan and Cambodia. He outlined logistical details, such as the necessity of student IDs for monitoring purposes, and emphasized that the session would primarily focus on practical work. Dr. Lakhan expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the workshop and provided an overview of the session's structure, which was designed to be heavily practical, comprising 95% of the activities.
Dr. Lakhan delivered an insightful presentation on the digital transformation of businesses, drawing from his experiences in Thailand and the global shift towards digital applications. He underscored the essential role of data and programming in driving business innovation and outlined the workshop's agenda, which included hands-on training with tools like Google Cloud, Python, and Jupyter. Throughout the session, he encouraged active participation from attendees, fostering an interactive environment where students could engage in practical exercises and discussions.
The workshop progressed with Dr. Lakhan conducting sessions on programming and data techniques, focusing on practical applications using Google Colab. He introduced fundamental concepts such as variables, data formats, and the significance of indexing and slicing in managing large datasets. Dr. Lakhan emphasized the importance of practice and problem-solving, engaging students in discussions about Python's length function and case sensitivity. He also highlighted the relevance of understanding data types and type conversion, using real-world examples to illustrate these concepts and encouraging hands-on practice.
As the workshop concluded, Dr. Lakhan and Orawit Thinnukool discussed the completion of the session and the potential for future advanced workshops. They acknowledged the participants' efforts and expressed gratitude for their engagement. Orawit invited students to a group photo session to commemorate the event and thanked Dr. Lakhan for his guidance. The meeting wrapped up with a positive note, as Orawit encouraged students to continue practicing their skills and expressed anticipation for future classes.